Thoughts on Mug

UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2465	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Sat, Sep 22, 2007 6:43 AM This kind'a crosses over to every collectible. Should it be restored or left in "as found" condition? I like the "as found" type, shows the history a little bit. My wife collects vintage lunchboxes and has found many with paint touch ups that carry a high price. She passes these by because they have been restored. I have a Mr. BH that looks like he was drank hard and put away wet. He sits proudly up on the shelf. I also have many with hairline cracks proudly displayed until a replacement comes along. I guess it all comes down to choice. Post some pic's if you do paint it to show a before and after. Thanks for the post.

This kind'a crosses over to every collectible. Should it be restored or left in "as found" condition? I like the "as found" type, shows the history a little bit. My wife collects vintage lunchboxes and has found many with paint touch ups that carry a high price. She passes these by because they have been restored. I have a Mr. BH that looks like he was drank hard and put away wet. He sits proudly up on the shelf. I also have many with hairline cracks proudly displayed until a replacement comes along. I guess it all comes down to choice. Post some pic's if you do paint it to show a before and after. Thanks for the post.

Post #334184 by uncle trav on Sat, Sep 22, 2007 6:43 AM