Altering cards is bad but altering artwork is ok?

[markf31]

There are far more collectibles that lose significant value when they are cleaned or modified than not. In fact, I think maybe art work is the exception. Things such as coins, firearms, knives, swords and military collectible all lose value when they are cleaned or modified to improve their appearance.

[Texxxx]

Most alterations to fine art are for the purpose of preservation not to increase the value of the piece. As far as if it increases the value of the art, I would say no. If the piece was in excellent shape with no preservation work it would bring more money than a piece that has been restored. That is hard to show examples of since art is one of a kind. In 300-400 years we may think that restoring high end cards so they don't disappear for ever is acceptable also.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

In 300-400 years we may think that restoring high end cards so they don't disappear for ever is acceptable also.

I can pretty much guarantee I won't

[martyogelvie]

Originally Posted by markf31

There are far more collectibles that lose significant value when they are cleaned or modified than not. In fact, I think maybe art work is the exception. Things such as coins, firearms, knives, swords and military collectible all lose value when they are cleaned or modified to improve their appearance.

Furniture is also a good example.. wear is far more valued than a recent cleaning... Things that are handled should not be restored but things that are NOT handled, like paintings.. can be restored.. i guess.

[Chris-Counts]

About 10 years ago, I decided to start collecting trimmed cards as a way of getting cards I couldn't afford otherwise. Early on, it was easy to pick up great cards at cheap prices — I bought T206 HOFers with sharp corners for as low as $50 each. Now those same cards go for twice as much or more. The other day, I was outbid on eBay for a trimmed T206 Walsh that went for about $180. I saw it a week later at a card show for $400. As far as I can tell, altered cards are gaining more acceptance ...

[drc]

One thing you have to keep in this discussion is people are stupid.

Someone also told me people strange, but I don't see that.

Strange-ish perhaps.

[drc]

For the record, I was mostly thinking of people who pay more for trimmed cards.

I was also being irreverent.

I was also thinking of people who watch Real Housewives of New Jersey.