Restoring cards

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by cammb

Do you consider removing of a tape stain a "restoration".

I consider the removal or addition of anything to be restoration.

[pepis]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I consider the removal or addition of anything to be restoration.

So, one of the things going on in the hobby is people buying empty wrappers and nm cards from the 50s/70s and fining pieces of gum, puting it all together
and seal it back up, this would be called wax pack restoration right?

[ALR-bishop]

I read a whole thread about this somewhere. Now where was that......

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by pepis

So, one of the things going on in the hobby is people buying empty wrappers and nm cards from the 50s/70s and fining pieces of gum, puting it all together
and seal it back up, this would be called wax pack restoration right?

I don't know if I'd use that term for piecing a pack back together. That said, I don't buy, sell or collect packs, so I'll leave that to someone with expertise in that area. Some unopened pack collect may find a pack that has been put back together and re-sealed desirable.

[cammb]

I agree with most of the comments about restoration when a card is trimmed or color enhanced but dont consider tape or tape stain removal a restoration. Removing something that was not originally on the card is not restoring it. The original card remains intact. Disclosure for a tape stain removal is ludicrus.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by cammb

I agree with most of the comments about restoration when a card is trimmed or color enhanced but dont consider tape or tape stain removal a restoration. Removing something that was not originally on the card is not restoring it. The original card remains intact. Disclosure for a tape stain removal is ludicrus.

How do you remove tape and tape stains?

[cammb]

Personally I have never removed any tape or tape stain for fear of damaging the card. If I owned an expensive card I would probably have a professional do the job.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by cammb

I agree with most of the comments about restoration when a card is trimmed or color enhanced but dont consider tape or tape stain removal a restoration. Removing something that was not originally on the card is not restoring it. The original card remains intact. Disclosure for a tape stain removal is ludicrus.

A card is printed, cut at the factory, and packed. Somebody buys the pack, and opens it. The "pack fresh" card is then taped to a book.

Sometime later, the card is removed, and there is a tape stain. The tape stain would drastically lower the grade on the card, should it be submitted. If the card is professionally cleaned, and the stain removed, it is back to it's original state.

The card has been restored.

It doesn't matter if it's a hole created from a tack, a tear, discoloration, or the removal of a stain/dirt. If a card is treated to remove damage of any kind, it is a restoration.

[cammb]

I see a real big difference in having a hole repaired, trimming or color added to removal of a tape stain. My objection is disclosure. I dont feel its necessary for a dirt or tape stain removal to be disclosed. Having a painting cleaned is a form of restoration and that is always recommended by the experts.

[almostdone]

I look at it like you don't need to label a used car as "restored" just because you vaccumed and washed it before you sold it. Same as dirt or tape removal on cards. Just my opinion.
Drew

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by cammb

I see a real big difference in having a hole repaired, trimming or color added to removal of a tape stain. My objection is disclosure. I dont feel its necessary for a dirt or tape stain removal to be disclosed. Having a painting cleaned is a form of restoration and that is always recommended by the experts.

I think having dirt or a tape stain removed is restoration. As I said earlier, I consider taking away or adding anything to the card to be restoration. If there was a piece of tape adhered to a card, I would consider removing that tape restoration. That said, doing that to the card does not necessarily mean that it should be disclosed.

I think there is a fine line on what you should and should not have to disclose when selling a card. I always err on the side of over disclosure. Obviously, adding color, filling holes, trimming the card, etc., should be disclosed. However, if you can clean dirt or a tape stain off the card without the potentially causing long term harm to the card, I wouldn't think that needs to be disclosed. I know people have cleaned cards using fuel that eventually caused the card to fall apart.

[pepis]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

A card is printed, cut at the factory, and packed. Somebody buys the pack, and opens it. The "pack fresh" card is then taped to a book.

Sometime later, the card is removed, and there is a tape stain. The tape stain would drastically lower the grade on the card, should it be submitted. If the card is professionally cleaned, and the stain removed, it is back to it's original state.

The card has been restored.

It doesn't matter if it's a hole created from a tack, a tear, discoloration, or the removal of a stain/dirt. If a card is treated to remove damage of any kind, it is a restoration.

There is no such thing as the card being professionally cleaned, no schooling
exist for such thing HOWEVER artificially cleaned or altered is the only way to
explain or describe such ocurrance.

[ALR-bishop]

Schooling and or a degree is not a necessary requirement for recognition as a professional in all cases

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by pepis

There is no such thing as the card being professionally cleaned, no schooling
exist for such thing

Actually, that's incorrect. It is a recognized profession, one where methodology is learned, and expertise is acquired through apprenticeship.

Examples of companies that do these restorations:

http://graphicconservation.com/?load=flash
http://www.restorationbyjm.com/index.php

I don't think that pointing out an inaccurate statement is being confrontational, and it's not my intention to argue. I just know that a lot of people get their information about baseball card collecting from this forum, and the information presented should be as accurate as possible.

And though I've not been a member here long, I would have to say that I haven't experienced any kind of selfish agenda. I have, however, met a lot of people that display an obvious passion and respect for the sport, and the hobby.

Jose, I hope you will stay, and allow us the opportunity to change your opinion. I for one would love to read about your experiences over the years.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by pepis

So, one of the things going on in the hobby is people buying empty wrappers and nm cards from the 50s/70s and fining pieces of gum, puting it all together
and seal it back up, this would be called wax pack restoration right?

That would be called fraud.