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Old 01-22-2020, 06:17 PM
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We are all shocked, appalled, dismayed, disgusted, etc., by the doctoring scandal. I daresay that many of us are scared too, given the investments in slabs that were made. I'd urge those who are down on the hobby as a result to step back and recalibrate a bit. If you still love collecting cards, there is no reason to quit because TPGs are rampantly incompetent and corrupt--you just need to shift your emphasis away from slabs. I've been having a ball--and saving a ton of money and storage space--collecting raw cards and replacing slabs with raw cards. To me, a little bit of honest wear is just a sign that the kid who had the card before me enjoyed it and appreciated it and saved it for me to play with before I send it on to the next kid.
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We are all shocked, appalled, dismayed, disgusted, etc., by the doctoring scandal. I daresay that many of us are scared too, given the investments in slabs that were made. I'd urge those who are down on the hobby as a result to step back and recalibrate a bit. If you still love collecting cards, there is no reason to quit because TPGs are rampantly incompetent and corrupt--you just need to shift your emphasis away from slabs. I've been having a ball--and saving a ton of money and storage space--collecting raw cards and replacing slabs with raw cards. To me, a little bit of honest wear is just a sign that the kid who had the card before me enjoyed it and appreciated it and saved it for me to play with before I send it on to the next kid.
Raw frightens me too for this reason......many have been cracked outta holders and have altering problems.......I’m glad I’ve sold most it’s sad but I’ve made peace with it.
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The ironic thing is that 'we' could put the TPGs or even certain AHs or dealers out of business by just not using them anymore. What if we went just one month without submitting, consigning or buying from any of these crooked businesses?

It would take quite an effort to organize a boycott though and in the end, if they still have the 'precious' there will still be people prostituting themselves to get their grubby fingers around a piece of cardboard. Sad.
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