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That is a nice lot, congratulations! I would take one of the lesser players and have it restored to see the improvement and then decide based on that. Also keep in mind that because of the bias against restoration in baseball cards at this time you may be paying for work to reduce the value of the card. (however if you like them better and plan to keep them that might not be an important consideration)
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Do what makes you happy as a collector, not as a reseller or investor.
Plenty of collectibles out there that allow for restoration and it’s always noted. Cars, comics, and art to name just a few. Congrats and do what you need to do with your collection.
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Tough call on the restoration - I'd probably start with an exploration of what exactly a professional restoration could do and what the expense is. Not sure how significant an impact the restoration has on value, but I guess at that point you could do the math and decide if it makes sense.
If you want to move the Wagner or Plank, I'm interested.
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They are a tough call.
The current thing in the hobby is against restoration, almost any depending on who you ask. But these have at least one probable issue that won't be good for the cards long term. The spotting, like on Davis, Leach etc. is probably mold or mildew. It may be dead, but an expert would have to look at it. If it's live, or dormant but could come back with some moisture - Like general humidity- it will spread, slowly, but it will. Maybe even to other items. I'd think that a professional cleaning* of the surface to remove accumulated "stuff" and addressing the probable mold. (It could just be dirt spatters, since the stains look like water damage. ) would be ok. I'm not sure I'd go after the stains, to me that's just a bit too far. *If they were mine I might try it myself, I've done a few things, and would try one if the images are printed. If they're actual photos, I'd leave it to a professional. |
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Congrats on a great haul. I was following the auction and would love to work a deal on the Plank if you would sell/trade (sent you a PM).
Regarding your question - I would not restore Last edited by Rhotchkiss; 03-29-2021 at 10:54 AM. |
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I feel the same as Steve. Generally I would not mess with anything, but if you could safely have that mold removed without using any harmful chemicals, and you were fully transparent, that could be a good move.
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Beautiful cards, great pickup!
I'd leave them exactly as is, unless the dirt is causing continuing damage to the cards, in which case I'd have them cleaned by a professional with water. -Al |
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A qualified paper restorer (not a hack like some out there who just use whatever harsh chemicals they can find in the cupboard) uses water and buffering agents and should be able to clean and de-acidify the cards to make them stable. Definitely worthwhile.
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I wouldn't touch them. Even if restoration is possible I'm sure it will leave some sign of it like when people think to have coins polished. It never looks quite right and a lot of people would have preferred the original state.
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Regardless of what you decide to do (I'd clean and just make that clear if I ever resold them), that is an amazing haul! Congrats!
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Who are some reputable restorers for cards like these?
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This is who did my Horner Composite before I got it. Some well known hobbyists use them too...
https://www.graphicconservation.com/ .
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I am not opposed to restoration so long as it's disclosed. Personally, for these cards, I would absolutely look into getting them - at the very least - professionally cleaned and the mold addressed. The stains detract from the cards, to me, so I would want to get rid of it if possible.
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Other than the Joss and Chesbro, the rest look pretty bad. It would not bother me to have them cleaned up. Someone may be able to remove that staining.
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