November Pickups

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

I know some say never touch, which is true will turn off some, others will appreciate a nice restored piece....and the value goes up 3X.

exhibit A

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=180572

Just because you happened to find (an ill-informed) buyer that time, Paul, doesn't prove your "3x" thesis. Any antique dealer/appraiser will tell you that once you've removed an artifact's original-with-age patina, you've killed it value-wise.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Just because you happened to find (an ill-informed) buyer that time, Paul, doesn't prove your "3x" thesis. Any antique dealer/appraiser will tell you that once you've removed an artifact's original-with-age patina, you've killed it value-wise.

How do you know the buyer was ill-informed? Did the auction description omit the cleaning and removal of paint from the trophy?

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Just because you happened to find (an ill-informed) buyer that time, Paul, doesn't prove your "3x" thesis. Any antique dealer/appraiser will tell you that once you've removed an artifact's original-with-age patina, you've killed it value-wise.

"Killed?" I don't think so. Maybe in your eyes, but not everyone's. I think you talking coins, yes don't clean,restore those, but there are numerous examples I can throw out there of vintage items being restored, take a look at several collectors who purchase old stadium seats that look like hell and have them restored, repainted etc., and they increase their selling value by doing so.

and this guy:
Restored - paint touch-ups - 17K

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...ntoryid=167007

......and look at my boy Rick from Pawn Stars, many times they bring in an expert on a variety of antiques and assess the item in the condition it is in and if they chose to get it restored how much is it worth, and the restored value is always higher.

[vintagesportscollector]

To restore or not depends on the item...in the case of this Pachyderm, I wouldn't touch it. looks great as is IMO.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

......and look at my boy Rick from Pawn Stars, many times they bring in an expert on a variety of antiques and assess the item in the condition it is in and if they chose to get it restored how much is it worth, and the restored value is always higher.

Yeah. Says Rick's Vegas "experts." I don't think using "Pawn Stars" to verify your claims adds much to your argument. (Just because it's called "reality TV" doesn't make it so.)

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Yeah. Says Rick's Vegas "experts." I don't think using "Pawn Stars" to verify your claims adds much to your argument. (Just because it's called "reality TV" doesn't make it so.)

what about Les then from Hardcore Pawn?

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

what about Les then from Hardcore Pawn?

Now thats an opinion I would really put some stock in!

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

what about Les then from Hardcore Pawn?

Les? Les should fire those obnoxious, ungrateful kids of his.

[Topps206]

I got a T206 Bender as an early Christmas gift.

[ooo-ribay]

I don't mean to derail the personal sniping, but polishing silver is never discouraged. Silver is the one exception to the "don't touch it rule."