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ramramFifty years from now, collectors will be laughing at us.
Collectors in the distant future will look for the most visually appealing cards out there. They will have decided that there's been enough nearly undetectible tampering with cards that it's not worth determining what is virgin material anymore and what isn't. Additionally, they'll realize that the "doctored" cards actually look NICER.
No longer will they foolishly leave dirt or pencil marks on the cards. Bleach will be a requirement. Removing a crease here, touching up there, a little bit of cleaning and, hey, they've got a beautiful card.
Collectors will openly seek out the best touch-up artists.
In general, the card collectors will finally catch up to the art world and realize that eye appeal is what really matters!
Rob M.