Altered high grade E93s in Mile High?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bosoxphan

Im surprised we havent had a restored classification in the hobby yet, much like what has happened with comic books

We do -- "Authentic."

[ergoism]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

We do -- "Authentic."

With comics, they grade the books with a numerical grade, the flip is a different color, and it is designated as restored. The restored versions obviously don't command the same prices as their natural counterparts but it adds another dimension to the hobby. I would imagine the card industry would benefit from it as well.

I'm not sure how it would apply to stain removal if it is indeed undetectable but an intriguing topic nonetheless.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ergoism

With comics, they grade the books with a numerical grade, the flip is a different color, and it is designated as restored. The restored versions obviously don't command the same prices as their natural counterparts but it adds another dimension to the hobby. I would imagine the card industry would benefit from it as well.

I'm not sure how it would apply to stain removal if it is indeed undetectable but an intriguing topic nonetheless.

As long as card doctors can make tons of money by getting altered cards into holders without disclosure, I don't see much hope for a restored segment.