As you know, I rarely post in other forums at all, but I do read many. Mainly because I like to keep informed about what people are talking about regarding new gear and new music. But also because from time to time you get to read priceless pieces of BS that can make you laugh for hours.
I just read a thread somewhere else about one alleged guitar collector saying that if you resolder a pot or the jack in a guitar, it's no longer factory original, thus getting devaluated and becoming less desireable.
Meanwhile, I see some folks who are pretty damn serious about collecting vintage guitars, like a certain Mr. Joe B, buying a '59 Burst that had been entirely butchered and painted red, and restoring it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/LesPaul/com...59_one_of_joe/