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<p>[QUOTE="clutteredcloset49, post: 150033, member: 85"]This is an area that most of us have no expertise in.</p><p><br /></p><p>Speaking as a collector only.</p><p>I would try to determine the cost of restoration. Then go back to the seller and try to lower the cost by at least half the cost of the restoration. I'd try for more but settle at half.</p><p><br /></p><p>Basically, it comes down to how much you want this item for your own collection, and how much you are willing to spend to have it. As you've stated, you won't be able to make a profit.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="clutteredcloset49, post: 150033, member: 85"]This is an area that most of us have no expertise in. Speaking as a collector only. I would try to determine the cost of restoration. Then go back to the seller and try to lower the cost by at least half the cost of the restoration. I'd try for more but settle at half. Basically, it comes down to how much you want this item for your own collection, and how much you are willing to spend to have it. As you've stated, you won't be able to make a profit.[/QUOTE]
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