REA Auction - Noting prior work done to cards

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't see any issue with removing a T206 from a scrapbook for grading. There are posts on this board all the time that seek guidance for soaking cards for the same effect.

I think it's great they disclosed this to bidders but not that it was entirely necessary. We're told to buy the card, not the holder. A successful soak or scrapbook removal is reflected in the card and not the disclosure.

And when the work is not legitimate but the card gets graded anyhow, when are we ever going to hear about that? The 13th of Never.

[oldjudge]

I have no issue with scrapbook removal--it happens all the time. This time it was just done in an optimal fashion. What I do have an issue with was the water stain removal. How far is that really from crease removal? At the least, the restoration should be disclosed on the slab. In my opinion, the card shouldn't have been graded.

[packs]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

And when the work is not legitimate but the card gets graded anyhow, when are we ever going to hear about that? The 13th of Never.

I thought we were talking about scrapbook removal. That's what my comments were about.