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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Dan Bretta
And how does it affect value? I watched the two decal bats in last nights Mastro auction and was wondering what you guys thought about these two auctions |
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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Mark Steinberg
Well, this is a great question, which I suppose has no definitive answer. I believe this fits the category of "to each his own"... |
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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Aaron M.
I think what hurt the Jackson bat was that it was re-finished as well as having the decal restored. I'm with Mark on this -- ideally you get an original bat that hasn't been touched even if it's not in as nice condition as a restored version. |
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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Mark Steinberg
Aaron is right... the Joe Jackson Bat suffered from surface refinishing in addition to the decal touch-up. |
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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Greg Theberge
A funny thing about restoration is that there are things that I feel are ok to restore, but there are others that I think should never be touched. I don't think anything in the collectibles market should be repainted, or refinished, but I do think certain paper items, such as lithos, are alright to be "restored" if it helps to preserve them for years to come. I've had 19th century lithos touched up by removing water stains and torn edges repaired and I've had reversed on glass signs have paint repairs as it has helped stabilize the existing paint from continuing to flake. I guess it's just personal preference. |
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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Dan Bretta
Hey Mark, the Wagner bat is in Omaha's UPS distribution center as I type this...It's supposed to be delivered on Monday. I'll take some pics and measurements when it gets here. Thanks for all the info. |
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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Mark
Greg: |
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What is "Moderate Restoration"?
Posted By: Greg Theberge
As you know, it's amazing what these restorers can do, Mark. We've used a company in Chicago a couple of times (the name escapes me at the moment). We've restored a few 1880-1910 lithographs over the years and it has definitely stabilized the pieces. Of course, it aint cheap...by any means. |
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