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Peter_SpaethIf there is one thing that is clear from these threads, there is nothing even close to a consensus among collectors, dealers and auction houses as to what are acceptable and unacceptable alterations. At the extremes everyone can agree, but in between there is a great variance of views. I would be curious how a representative group could ever establish a consensus industry standard in light of this divergence of views. Perhaps the better solution would be to agree on disclosure practices -- although of course compliance would be a huge issue given how much is undetectable.