orlovphoto
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Hypothetical discussion here - no need to mention any models or names...
Suppose you get a very very rare camera.... it's in working order with all speeds going.... no dings or major body damage... a little patina here and there but it's lovely... However the original leather only remains in the front under the lens in about a 5 square inch patch and is brittle like it's been dehydrated in purpose - pretty much crumbles off if you touch it...
Question - do you:
A) leave it on and don't breath on it
B) take it all and have nice shiny metal showing all around
C) have a professional replace the leather
Does option A add anything to the value cause I have a piece of original leather? Does C have a potential to decrease the value?
Thanks
Suppose you get a very very rare camera.... it's in working order with all speeds going.... no dings or major body damage... a little patina here and there but it's lovely... However the original leather only remains in the front under the lens in about a 5 square inch patch and is brittle like it's been dehydrated in purpose - pretty much crumbles off if you touch it...
Question - do you:
A) leave it on and don't breath on it
B) take it all and have nice shiny metal showing all around
C) have a professional replace the leather
Does option A add anything to the value cause I have a piece of original leather? Does C have a potential to decrease the value?
Thanks