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Restored or UnRestored! Which is worth more?

By Jeff_PHX_AZ

12 years ago


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    #6 12 years ago

    You're asking opinions.

    I'd say a mint unmolested HUO pin is worth more to some than a restored game. Why? There won't be any more made, ever. A restored game? Restorers keep cranking them out left and right.

    There are folks who want HUO
    There are folks who want restored.

    Both have money. Both are different people, who typically have zero interest in the other choice.

    Collect what you like. Enjoy it. Add curb feelers. Pimp it out with LEDs, an 8 track player, a gaudy topper or ten.

    I restore my own games, personally. The way I want them. Not saying that games restored by the top 5 restorers around the country aren't nice - they are damn nice - but if I don't do it myself, it isn't as special to me.

    An unmolested original might be nice, but that wouldn't be much fun for me. I buy pins that need work, because I enjoy doing the work!

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