But the problem with encasing them is that holding them in your
hands is a big part of doing a condition description, especially
when you are looking for really expert restoration. I have looked at
more lobby cards than any human being alive (with the likely
exceptions of Morrie Everett and Mike Hawks) and it really makes a
difference if I look at a card in a mylar or plastic sleeve or
outside the sleeve when I am doing condition, and so I always remove
it, even though that takes lots of extra time.
For once, I'm absolutely with Bruce. For the same reason, I feel that
even a 'high resolution auction image' will never be able to replace
a detailed condition description. There may always be flaws even the
highest resolution image won't reveal.
I don't blame anyone who's not giving a condition report on any
single item, as this would obviously be a lot of extra work.
All I'm saying is, if condition really matters to you, you should
always consider asking the seller for a detailed written description.
Helmut Hamm
Galerie filmposter.net
http://www.filmposter.net
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