Should Restored Cards Be Celebrated? + Could This Wagner End Secret Card Doctoring?
The Franken-Wagner discussion continues with one of the hobby's biggest questions: should restoration remain hidden, or should it be openly disclosed and accepted?
We examine whether transparent restoration could actually discourage deception, why this unique Wagner is unlike any other restored card, and how CGC arrived at its "Authentic Restored" designation. Along the way, we debate whether restored cards deserve a second life, whether this Wagner is better viewed as art than a traditional sports card, and whether this auction could influence the future of card conservation.
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