All -

Thx again for sharing all your knowledge, critiques, and advise.  BTW - I did do a user name change (self-explanatory) from lvwhitin....

Has anyone / would you seek out a document restoration service for your own collection - assuming you display it or to increase value prior to a sale??

Now that a deal for the Dungeoneer mags appears near completion, I'd like to turn attention to the remaining part of the collection and maybe have some e-bay fun.   From the input provided it appears parting it out is the way to go.

Have you, ever heard of anyone, use a document restoration service on material prior to resale?

Yes the tape marks / residue really bothers me too - but hey who tells a kid don't "play" with your toys - they "MAY" (more likely may not) be valuable collector's items "some day"....  RIIIIGGGHHHHHTT - Nope,  this kid played with the stuff and used tape to hold it together, preventing the lose of pages... I'm glad to say all of you have been very cool and no one has flamed me.


My thought is, unlike most cases in the Antiques Roadshow,  it would not be worth it unless I was doing it for my own enjoyment - but that's why I'm asking you...

Lloyd

Agree with mbassoc2003.  Nothing in my collection would warrant this.  However, my paintings are another story.  I would use restoration for them depending on price and what restoration can be done.

Martin

Thats a tough question... restoration of posters and books can increase the value if done correctly. Problem is it can cost more than its worth. Comics, on the other hand, nearly always lose value when restored. Gaming materials...don't know where they would lie.

My opinion? If you are doing it for yourself and plan on keeping it then go for it. Make sure to research the restorer and check references, don't be afraid to ask for before and after shots of work they have done.

Good luck:)