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April 5, 2024
1204 - Restoration Questions, with Brian Gray, Part 2
Pressing issues surrounding card grading, authentication, and restoration. They debate the merits and ethics of card restoration, highlighting how altered cards are currently processed and perceived by grading companies and collectors alike. The disc...
Pressing issues surrounding card grading, authentication, and restoration. They debate the merits and ethics of card restoration, highlighting how altered cards are currently processed and perceived by grading companies and collectors alike. The discussion also explores the future of card grading, suggesting technological solutions for tracking a card's history and proposing a more transparent and comprehensive approach to grading altered cards. Throughout, the emphasis is on the importance of honesty and integrity in the hobby, while acknowledging the evolving nature of collecting practices and standards.
00:27 Turning the Tables: A Q&A Session
01:05 The Debate on Card Restoration and Grading
02:31 The Nostalgia and Appeal of Vintage Cards
06:27 The Future of Card Grading and Restoration
09:29 Technological Advancements in Authentication