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runscottCouldn't say it any better.
I also agree with MW's comments that if you want to be able to detect really professional restoration jobs, you've got to see some of their handiwork first-hand. I don't deal with restored cards, so I feel no need to go to that much trouble - plus, I like my cards in their beat-up condition.
However, I'm very curious how the card doctors can slip their work by the professional graders, and I would love to see a truly professional alteration job in person. Also, no one has explained to me yet how this stuff can pass the black light test, yet it continually does so. For instance, would the Darby's card shown above get by a professional grading service? If not, why?