03-29-2002, 04:30 AM
Tal,
While switching numbers by a vet so that the award cannot be traced isn't uncommon, I would have preferred an original, unaltered number on such an expensive award. I would have liked having the option to further research the award if I ever desired, with the numbered destroyed it is impossible. Also, for re-sale value I think many collectors would have preferred an un-altered piece. I've always been leary about buying altered awards. My mind starts thinking maybe it was stolen from another collector, or maybe from the original recipient or their family, or maybe it's fake..
Art
While switching numbers by a vet so that the award cannot be traced isn't uncommon, I would have preferred an original, unaltered number on such an expensive award. I would have liked having the option to further research the award if I ever desired, with the numbered destroyed it is impossible. Also, for re-sale value I think many collectors would have preferred an un-altered piece. I've always been leary about buying altered awards. My mind starts thinking maybe it was stolen from another collector, or maybe from the original recipient or their family, or maybe it's fake..
Art
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