WHAT IS THE KEELER ROOKIE

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Posted By: Hal Lewis

I certainly agree with you, counselor.

Tell us EVERYTHING ... and then let US decide whether we still want the item or not.



But then again... now that I know these types of incredible restoration techniques are available...

I find it hard to believe that ANY valuable paper artifact has not already been put through this process.



What would stop all of the consignors and individual collectors from having their items restored BEFORE sending them to Mastro, and then not disclosing these facts?

Yeah, I know that they SHOULD do it ... but would they? Doubtful.

So even if Mastro FULLY DISCLOSED whatever work THEY have done to their auction items...

it would just mean that consignors will start having their items restored BEFORE sending them to Mastro, so that Mastro won't know and won't tell.



And unfortunately .. after seeing the "magic" that these professionals were able to do with this Keeler cabinet...

I will NEVER AGAIN be able to look at a vintage item that is in great condition and believe that it has NOT been "restored."

Kind of takes the fun out of it.