Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B (Post 2454183)

This is a big one in my mind. We have all kinds of new collectors entering the market, none of whom have been "tainted" (terrible choice of wording) by how restoration has classically been frowned upon in this hobby. Several of these newbies are crossing over from other hobbies such as comic books, where restoration is considered wholly acceptable.

Remember, to the previously uninitiated, the general idea of restoration is seen as a good thing. We hear about it all the time: as someone else mentioned, with classic cars. Also, the fine art world, comic books, furniture, architecture. Restoration is everywhere and the word has very positive connotations when associated with practically anything else.

Originally Posted by timber63401 (Post 2454225)

Ill never forgive myself for not picking up a rough condition one 10-12 years ago when I could of made it work. Now even poor conditioned ones are just too much for me to justify.

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 2454323)

Well, if the guy says he can't afford/justify the card, it seems to me the last thing he needs is a pep talk.

Originally Posted by Snowman (Post 2454328)

I'm gonna let you guys in on a little secret about card restoration. Pressing cards flat to smash them and give them a larger footprint is not a thing. I know you've all read that it is in fact a thing that card doctors do, and have heard that rumor for decades. But I assure you, this is not a thing.

Originally Posted by Johnny630 (Post 2454341)

By piss poor card doctors it sure as heck is….just because you are a card doctor doesn’t mean you know what the hell you're doing.