There’s a group of awards I’ve left in disrepair. Out of site, out of mind, may be the best way to describe this cache of 15-20 awards. What they have in common – are condition issues… 
Caring for awards, especially if they’re going to be displayed, sold, or in danger of further deterioration, is something we all confront. My philosophy is to keep awards in original condition, which easy to do when there are only slight condition issues. But when an award requires restoration, how much and what repair is enough? If the matte is slightly discolored, does it need to be replaced? What’s the best way to open and re-close an award whose plate or disc needs to be re-attached? Can a frame be repaired or does it need to be replaced? How will these repairs affect not only how it looks, but its future value? Certainly there are many opinions about how to restore (or not restore) awards. In future posts I’ll share some of mine, about…
Awards missing frames and backing….
Awards whose plates have slipped…
Awards whose frame is coming apart….
Awards whose cover-up plate over has slipped… (Back in the day if an RIAA award was ordered and then for one reason or another given to someone other than the person it was called for, a separate name plate was made and glued on)
Awards whose discs have slipped…
Awards whose label have fallen off the disc…
Awards whose disc has fallen behind the matte…
Awards whose torn paper has allowed dust and cobwebs to enter…
Awards whose black plastic, covering the wood frame, has come off…
Awards whose discs have fallen off and over the plate… 
Awards with major marks on Plexiglas…
Awards whose glass has broken…
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If you have awards to sell, in whatever condition, I’d love to talk with you
Text or call at 818 416-3770 or email jim@honormusicawards.com
