Wagner graded sgc A already at $180K!! WOW!!

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by SetBuilder

I'd pay to have the card restored and borders added from a donor T206 card.

The cardboard equivalent of a kidney donation.

I think you'd lose money on that endeavor:
http://robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2011/3.html

[FrankWakefield]

I once held that very card in the palm of my hand, sans any slab, holder, loader, sleeve, or anything... And when I held and beheld it, I too thought of sacrificing a good common card so its borders could be merged with that Wagner by one of the good reconstructionists. Not to scam anyone, and not because it might be worth more (it really isn't about the money with these old cards), but because it would result in a nice looking, presentable example of the icon of our little hobby.

[tbob]

I agree with Frank. I've seen how comic books which are restored and have great eye appeal sell for more than lower graded non-restored copies and I think the day is coming that we might see restored scarce and expensive cards which are graded authentic sell for more than PSA 1s and perhaps some 2s. I know a lot of collectors here will scoff at that but it is a possibility. Kevin S. has shown his handiwork at card restoration and it is amazing what he and others can do with the right card and the right tools.

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by t206hound

I think you'd lose money on that endeavor:
http://robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2011/3.html

That card at REA was in worse condition before restoration then the Goodwin example.