I agree if it's done for dishonest means it's completely unacceptable, and what I'm seeing highlighted in this thread is truly flat out fraud that should be illegal. I'm not trying to elevate fraud. But to say only unique items are acceptable for restoration seems pretty close minded. What about old cars? Or old watches? I have no problem imaging that there could be a legitimate market for restored old baseball cards, and there seems to me to be some real skill involved. The trick is the buyer has to know what they're buying. Sadly that's not what's happening in the card market.
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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
It's acceptable for art because each work is unique and over time the appearance can deteriorate meaning less enjoyment for people viewing it. No such rationale for 99 percent of the garbage being done to cards which is solely for deception and profit. Please don't elevate these scum to the level of art restorers.
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