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<p>[QUOTE="lettow, post: 967356, member: 6986"]The paper conservators that work on notes are very secretive about their work. I have a colleague who has had notes worked on by one of them. A note that was almost torn in two was repaired in such a way that it was almost impossible to detect even to a trained eye. It took almost a year and cost almost $1,000.00. Since it was a five figure note, it was worth it. When it was sold at auction the repair was noted.</p><p><br /></p><p>Repairing big ticket notes is one of the dirty littel secrets of the hobby. You pretty much have to be an industry insider to learn the names of the professionals.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="lettow, post: 967356, member: 6986"]The paper conservators that work on notes are very secretive about their work. I have a colleague who has had notes worked on by one of them. A note that was almost torn in two was repaired in such a way that it was almost impossible to detect even to a trained eye. It took almost a year and cost almost $1,000.00. Since it was a five figure note, it was worth it. When it was sold at auction the repair was noted. Repairing big ticket notes is one of the dirty littel secrets of the hobby. You pretty much have to be an industry insider to learn the names of the professionals.[/QUOTE]
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