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Posted By: Mark

Marty:

It would help tremendously to have a picture. Sometimes the shellac is not too big a deal.. other times, it's a huge detractor. A lot depends on how much discoloration or chipping/peeling it has caused.

Sounds like your ball has pretty minor issues. As long as there is no significant discoloration, and no cracking/chipping/peeling, the shellac probably de-values it about 20 - 25%.

I personally do not collect shellacked balls, because of the "threat" of chipping/peeling. I have seen just too many instances of the peeling shellac taking part of the signatures off along with it. But most collectors are not likely as picky as me. Hope this helps...