I am absolutely against absolutes and never is so final
If a Luger had the bluing worn off from holster wear and then rusted
Does one attempt to restore or just shrug - this 100 year old piece of fine machinery is irretrievably ruined.
Look at the pictures of some of the restorations that Ted did
I think quality restoration for damaged pieces is a good thing
Does that make them original - no it makes them restored, but I am OK with that
Is original more valuable than restored - absolutely
Is restored more valuable than a sad mess - I think yes
My opinion is different from yours Peteyboy, but it would be a boring World if we all thought the same.
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