T206 Honus Wagner Authentic Restored

Ronnie73 · #1 07-15-2023, 10:11 AM

Once the hobby accepts restoration on cards, watch out. Because years ago, it was accepted in the comic book industry, and now it seems like there's more restored comics than untouched comics for the rare issues. Years ago, I owned a restored and unrestored Amazing Spider-Man #1, and even though the unrestored looked like a lower grade, I liked it more than the restored comic. I eventually sold both comics and the restored comic got 4 times the price of the non restored comic. Didn't expect that. I'd rather the restoration process stays away from the baseball card hobby. Once it starts, over 95 percent of the authentic or 1 graded 1952 Topps Mantles, will be restored. Because comics are like that now. The grading companies have a different color label for restored comics, and it seems like a majority of the key comics, are no longer original.

rjackson44 · #2 07-15-2023, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie73

Once the hobby accepts restoration on cards, watch out. Because years ago, it was accepted in the comic book industry, and now it seems like there's more restored comics than untouched comics for the rare issues. Years ago, I owned a restored and unrestored Amazing Spider-Man #1, and even though the unrestored looked like a lower grade, I liked it more than the restored comic. I eventually sold both comics and the restored comic got 4 times the price of the non restored comic. Didn't expect that. I'd rather the restoration process stays away from the baseball card hobby. Once it starts, over 95 percent of the authentic or 1 graded 1952 Topps Mantles, will be restored. Because comics are like that now. The grading companies have a different color label for restored comics, and it seems like a majority of the key comics, are no longer original.

Agreed ron 100 pct

mrreality68 · #3 07-15-2023, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rjackson44

Agreed ron 100 pct

I agree and hope it never happens.

So far I am only aware of 2 restored cards both the T206 Wagner

But with the values going up and restored seeming to add to the value/investment I could see it happening on key cards

x2drich2000 · #4 07-15-2023, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreality68

I agree and hope it never happens.

So far I am only aware of 2 restored cards both the T206 Wagner

But with the values going up and restored seeming to add to the value/investment I could see it happening on key cards

There are a lot more restored cards than just those two including the Just So Burkett. Many just aren't commonly known. Not to mention how much work needs to be done to consider the card restored? Would a filled pinhole be considered restored or would you only count items that require a donor card or significant inpainting?

jayshum · #5 09-10-2023, 07:31 AM

Sold for just under $2 million

http://milehighcardco.com/Exceptiona...-LOT95565.aspx

mrreality68 · #6 09-10-2023, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jayshum

Sold for just under $2 million

http://milehighcardco.com/Exceptiona...-LOT95565.aspx

That is an amazing price and a big jump from the last time it sold. And multiple had to bid it up to that price so it means that is the market and some are willing to accepted restored cards

Perhaps we will see more restorations in the future on special cards

Seven · #7 09-10-2023, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mrreality68

That is an amazing price and a big jump from the last time it sold. And multiple had to bid it up to that price so it means that is the market and some are willing to accepted restored cards

Perhaps we will see more restorations in the future on special cards

Would not surprise me in the slightest. We've already seen altered cards sell for big bucks, in most case though they're missing the designation of being altered but that's a conversation for another thread.

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