Who makes these rules?????

[frankbmd]

If Picasso restored cards between paintings, I bet they would be worth more.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

If Picasso restored cards between paintings, I bet they would be worth more.

Are you sure that he didn't do Don Mossi's ears?

[53Browns]

Lol. Mossi's ears are a true classic!

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Are you sure that he didn't do Don Mossi's ears?

I think that was done by van Gogh...

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

If Picasso restored cards between paintings, I bet they would be worth more.

The cards or the paintings?

[53Browns]

Dustin, I can certainly understand your frustration with this. To answer your question, we make the rules. We, being the collectors. Every form of collecting, curating, etc., has its own rules, written or unwritten. These "rules" are dictated by the collectors in most cases. Certainly that is largely the case with our hobby (obsession). Restoring a Picasso is accepted, it just is. But with sports trading cards, its not considered restoration, rather it is an alteration. Most collectors, myself included, are purists and wouldn't bat an eye or spend their money on altered cards. Of course, there are always exceptions. I hope my answer to your question doesn't come off as smug or sarcastic. In my early years as a vintage card collector I struggled with the same question. Okay, off my soap box now. Hope this helps.