Originally Posted by
bearisgray
If the item was a blue chambray work shirt -that Grandma had made - for example - that Grandpa wore many days of his life - and is now very worn - elbows are gone - collar is frayed - pocket is torn (maybe it should be sold as a "fashion statement"?) - how much effort would one put into "making it like new"?
In this case I wouldn't make it like new because this shirt would tell a story about grandpa. Maybe this was his favorite shirt or he wore it out doing something he loved. Or maybe that's just how you remember grandpa, wearing this shirt.
I think your question about restoration might have a different answer for each item and each person.