"RESTORED" Wagner - how should we feel about this as collectors?

[mq711]

This is like getting the seats of a 65 Mustang and using a "kit car" to rebuild the vehicle. Looks nice but is it really a Classic Car?

[mrvster]

exactly!! in all credit to this, at least the image of wagner was there.....but you are right...

who is to say "the restorer" did not enhance the wagner image????????????

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it is all what "the restorer" decided to write down on the invoice....what if he/she did more and forgot to invoice it??????????


point is, this card has gone too far and should not be considered authentic because the integrity of the card has been compromised .....too much has been done to it.....it has been basically "re created" with wagner parts

[drcy]

To me, whether or one would buy it is one issue (and a matter of personal taste-- and some people collect reprints), and whether or not it is an authentic/original card is another.

I would have no interest in owning the card and consider it a bit of a 'Frankenstein,' but am aware that's a matter of my sentiments and won't argue against those who would buy it. I may question their taste though

Duly note that I like colorized old movies-- Laurel & Hardy, etc--, so am not a zealot.