I can't *stand* unmatching BGs. I don't think cels 
need to have backgrounds to be beautiful -- and 
having a background that doesn't match actually 
takes away from it's beauty, IMHO. It's like a 
mismatched outfit or clashing colors.

Part of the reason I collect cels is to own part 
of the production of  my favorite show. If a 
background that comes with a cel wasn't used to 
produce that that show, then there's no reason for 
me to have it. I remove it (if it's unstuck) and 
sell or give it to someone who will appreciate it. 
If I happen to get a unstuck background that *is* 
from the show but just doesn't go with that cel, 
great, I'll keep it -- but I won't use it as a 
background for that cel. If an unmatching 
background is stuck to the cel, I'd rather sell 
the whole kit and kaboodle. It bothers me that 
much.

Recently I received a cel that I thought came with 
a matching BG, since the pic showed that it was 
the correct color. Once I was able to see it in 
person, however, without the fully-painted cel on 
top, it was clear that the background was not 
matching at all. I'm still debating if I want to 
keep the cel. Though I know it is my fault for not 
asking to make sure, I still wish sellers would 
clarify these things when they describe the cel. I 
know I'm not the only one who isn't willing to 
take unmatching backgrounds. It makes a big 
difference sometimes in how much I bid -- or even 
if I bid at all. The hassle of rehousing an 
unmatching background just isn't worth it 
sometimes.

Oh my gosh, I'm late for work. ^_^ I apologize for 
any spelling/grammar mistakes or harsh-sounding 
opinions -- I didn't have time to edit for 
clarity.

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The Lizzard