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Originally Posted by barrysloate
Restoration has a different level of acceptance in different hobbies. It is understood that cars will be restored. If you want to drive it and the engine is dead, you replace it. If the chrome is rusted you polish it. Collectors know that.
Coins, stamps, and baseball cards are viewed differently. It is best to leave them in their original condition. You can't compare automobiles and baseball cards with regard to restoration.
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Dave wasn't equating them I don't think, just pointing out that it can't be that hard to convincingly alter a card.
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