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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SteveInTampa, post: 3551423, member: 27107&quot;]After reading this thread, I contacted a friend that was formerly a grader for Jason Bradford at PCGS and asked his opinion/advice. This was his reply;</p><p><br /></p><p>Colonials are usually the bane of grading services. Something I would call XF would get 58. Its kind of like obsoletes. Obsoletes get a one point bump simply because of the paper used.</p><p><br /></p><p>All the issues you mentioned can result in a commented grade. Don&#039;t forget about retraced signatures and serials as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some foxing or staining may be present. If its minor I would let it by. Some are silked as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>As for the repair question. I do some restoration work (removing stains, tape, ink, etc) for some people and I have been practicing the japanese repair method. As long as it doesn&#039;t have acid in the tape it wont yellow or hurt the paper. BUT it will look cosmetically better, but would still be called out by a grading service. But hey, anything is better than a huge hunk of scotch tape!</p><p><br /></p><p>As with any restoration work you have to keep in mind it is a gamble. Everything reacts different and you would have to assume the risk the note could come out worse.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Hope this helps.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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