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jay behrensParting out albums is a seriuos pet peeve of mine since I believe things should remain in their original state.
I know many 19th century books are parted out for the beautisul chromolithographic plates and this was actualy discussed on a recent Antiques Roadshow I saw. I guy brought in a monsterous 19th book on fish. The apraiser said that they could get more money for it parting it out than keeping the book in tact, but that he personally would rather see the book left in tact.
Personally, I have an A&G American Indian Chiefs album that I am willing to sell for $450. I could get more for it parting it out. For me, the only good thing about people parting out albums is that I have been able to upgrade battered pages in my album to make it better looking.
Jay