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Gilbert MainesIn my humble opinion, it is unlikely that one of us will be fooled by offerings such as this. But there is far too much of this, and worse, stuff.
It is easy to say "do your homework" when you are an advanced student of the subject, who continues to devote significant time in the study of your hobby; but not every collector is willing to devote the time necessary to acquaint himself with each and every reprint, remanufacture, what - if, maybe possible, perhaps it could be - or whatever excuse label is chosen to portray an opportunity for deception.
This is what makes our hobby weaker. Specifically, defrauding the aspiring novice. Who will opt for a less risky hobby once he finds himself out of a few months of disposable income with nothing to show for it.
This hobby is comitting suicide. Very, very few will study enuff to get to your level before buying several hundred dollars "worth" of cards.