"Foxing" is a complicated term, but if you see brownish spots, the item is foxed, or could have some other kind of mold problem. I think that foxing often looks pretty bad. And it does not automatically signify an old item.
Additionally, sellers tend to significantly understate the amount of foxing on an item, so it is important to take a close look at the item (or get several high-quality images of it) before buying.
Finally, if you think an item shows foxing, or some other kind of mold problem, it is important to check if the item smells of mold, or smells funny in any way.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Charles
Last edited by Old Hoss; 09-30-2011 at 05:14 AM.
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