View Full Version : OT-Authentic Trimmed or Authentic Restored
Taxman
10-27-2012, 01:39 PM
Note prior to being restored the card was altered-trimmed. Which would you rather own?
Before
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/mrmint23/51mantlerookie.jpg
Now
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/mrmint23/71D57751-50DC-4E6C-A53E-7E8A52BE8F21-14364-00000B6393511DA1.jpg
ullmandds
10-27-2012, 01:48 PM
Seeing as valuewise...both cards have lost most...id prefer the restored one...raw!
bbcard1
10-27-2012, 02:33 PM
agreed. Restored raw.
freakhappy
10-27-2012, 03:12 PM
agreed. Restored raw.
Me three! But I'd like it to be slabbed for the purpose that everyone knows it has been restored. I know someone could bust it out of the slab but at least it's one way to help the hobby.
Matthew H
10-27-2012, 03:15 PM
I might've just had the tape removed, the creases don't look that bad to me. Still looks good though, nice job!
Paul S
10-27-2012, 03:24 PM
Tough call. I'd argue with the ump.
4815162342
10-27-2012, 04:48 PM
Since there's a gazillion of these out there, I'd just find another.
2dueces
10-27-2012, 06:22 PM
Nice looking card after the alteration. I'd be happy to own for my collection.
Jcfowler6
10-28-2012, 07:37 AM
How'd you do it?
glynparson
10-28-2012, 07:59 AM
but unlike many prwar cards i think there are a gazillion and a half people looking for that card. Especially cheap with good eye appeal.
The crease doesn't bother me, but one thing I don't like is darkened tape marks on the front of a card.
The restored card does look nice and the restorer did an impressive job, I won't argue otherwise. But when it comes down to it I'm down to it I'm not a fan of restoration. Personal taste.
To be honest, I'd pick neither. Unless the price is right :)
Making my decision I did take into mind that the card is relatively plentiful and you could buy a third example, and that the restored example is probably worth more. If it was a gift and I had to chose, I'd pick the restored example just because it's probably worth more at resale. If I was purchasing with my own $$, I'd likely pick the before one in part because it would be cheaper.
As I said I'm really not a fan of restored cards, but if it was a really rare card like some rare cabinet card and the restoration removed some hideous marring (ala tape marks), I might pick the restored version. I'm not a zealot.