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Originally Posted by billyb
Here is a question to help us new Photo collectors:
Do you clean up your photos before selling, (removing crop marks)?
f you do, then should that information be included when selling?
Sorry to jump in into your thread OBC, but question seems appropriate for topic.
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Let me jump in here for a moment. I agree (echo - feel like I'm back in the bathroom in the 60's singing Doo-Woop) much that has already been said. In regards to the Fogel et al. book - GET IT!!!! DAVID'S PUBLICATIONS ARE ALSO VERY HELPFUL!! As you begin to assimilate some of this new information also include looking at each of Henry's auctions. Their is a wealth of information in the write-ups and very useful information on the images of the back of photos (stamping etc.) that will help you in ascertaining the time window within which it was taken.
With regard to removing editorial markings, the consensus is more or less divided on that issue. Many collectors (including Henry and myself) prefer the image as it was developed with all of the photographer's conceptual influences intact. On the other hand, just as many collectors prefer the inclusion of all of the editorial handy work as this demonstrates the process that preceded publication. Either way it generally does not effect the market value.
Finally, I have been collecting vintage baseball photos (exclusively Mantle) for nearly 30 years now, During the early days one could pick up most for $1-$5. The process of learning at that time was just that - touch and examine as many photos as possible, look at the differences in image clarity, the type of stamping and slugs (paper captions on the back). It was great fun and I learned a lot. I have been delighted with the increased attention to this segment of the Hobby which began to take off in earnest after the Baseball Magazine auction in the mid '90's and only see a continuation of interest and participation for collectors going forward.
Cheers,
Craig