Ashamed - Topps T206 Buy Back Fraud

Il Padrino · #1 08-09-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonepony

I believe Larry is saying he had T206 cards, cleaned them up, then placed them in Topps Buyback holders and sold them as such.

Do they have classes in how to do that? You know, to clean, trim, shape, and otherwise commit fraud upon your friends?

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Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

Everyone makes mistakes. Assuming you are coming forward on your own accord and assuming restitution is made I say forgive and forget.

Yes, everyone makes mistakes. NO, not everyone commits FRAUD. I'm fairly sure that the FBI will enjoy hearing this story.

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Originally Posted by the-illini

I have a hard time viewing something done multiple times purposely as a mistake.

Yes this ^^^^ a douche is a douche is a douche.

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Originally Posted by jb217676

In my opinion, it's never too late to come clean.

Sure it is. Ask OJ. Perhaps this scum Larry is busy writing his new book titled "If I Did It: Confessions of the Fraud".

frankbmd · #2 08-09-2017, 02:31 PM

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Stonepony · #3 08-09-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by frankbmd

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LMAO, Jeeze Frank

Leon · #4 08-09-2017, 02:51 PM

If anyone bought fraudulent cards in those holders they should request a refund and send the card back too (if Larry wants it). I am not sure how you tell unless you have before and after pictures, which there are some out there.
I think Larry might be more than willing to do what he can to make it right. At least that is my hope and what really has to be tried first anyway. It was certainly a sad day for me when I found this stuff out.

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uniship · #5 08-09-2017, 03:05 PM

I actually like and collect these cards, and now some guy has basically undermined the entire series. Thanks a lot butthole.

conor912 · #6 08-09-2017, 03:42 PM

Do guys really collect these? I honestly always thought the buy backs were some stupid thing Topps did that real T206 collectors just cut open anyways.

And why would anyone spend all that time and energy committing fraud for what appears to equate to less than minimum wage?

Edited to add that I don't even collect T206....just going on what I've heard from many who do.

Leon · #7 08-09-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by conor912

Do guys really collect these? I honestly always thought the buy backs were some stupid thing Topps did that real T206 collectors just cut open anyways.

And why would anyone spend all that time and energy committing fraud for what appears to equate to less than minimum wage?

Edited to add that I don't even collect T206....just going on what I've heard from many who do.

I certainly don't get it either. IF there is any doubting Thomas out there he admitted it to me twice on the phone, 2 different times. He said he had only done 6-7 of them. I think I have supporting docs behind every one of those things listed above. There could be 1-2 off but I don't think so. I have to believe it is the tip of the iceberg. When I confronted him on the phone he asked what he should do with the other few hundred cards he had? I told him to sell them as he got them, be 100% transparent, and if he takes a loss then that is the learning lesson. Anyone who has bought one of these from him, and is suspect at all, should politely request a refund. Please PM if that doesn't work and I will make another call. Ebay and Topps have been made aware, Ebay by myself and Topps by someone else.

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mechanicalman · #8 08-09-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by conor912

And why would anyone spend all that time and energy committing fraud for what appears to equate to less than minimum wage?

I find myself asking this very question a lot. It amazes me how many dudes are trying to make 10's of dollars here and there in the baseball card trade when an equal amount of time and capital invested in other areas could be far more lucrative.

brianp-beme · #9 08-09-2017, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frankbmd

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Classic billboard Frank. The tagline could also have read "Just because you did it, doesn't mean you feel guilty".

Brian

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