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Originally Posted by DJR
I prefer high grade (and low grade) cards that remain original and intact, free of chemicals / solvents, cards that once had indents, tape, ink, etc. Call me old fashioned, I guess. I also do not appreciate the pressers / trimmers, emery boards, and other nefarious activities.
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Unfortunately (for some), Dick Towle's techniques do not leave any trace of their usage. PSA and SGC will freely grade these cards. I had a beautiful SGC 80 once that was Towle-job, so to speak. The card had previously been in a scrap book.
If you collect high grade pre-war cards, you should fully expect that many of them used to be in scrap books and were soaked off by water or via other non-traceable means. Why do you think the corners are so sharp and the borders so white?!
I think this is one of the most interesting topics in card collecting -- rife with controversy and opinions all over the place.