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Old 02-29-2024, 09:53 AM
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LOL, isn't that pretty much how every single company in the history of time has worked?
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LOL, isn't that pretty much how every single company in the history of time has worked?
There are some uncomfortable truths in this business. Card doctoring and bidding shenanigans are endemic. Many are ignorant, turn a blind eye, or don't care. In the end, stuff prevails.
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There are some uncomfortable truths in this business. Card doctoring and bidding shenanigans are endemic. Many are ignorant, turn a blind eye, or don't care. In the end, stuff prevails.
i just hope "Stuff" continues to prevail until I'm ready to exit the "hobby!"
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i just hope "Stuff" continues to prevail until I'm ready to exit the "hobby!"
I honestly wish you the best on that. It is beyond amazing to me the carnival ride has lasted this long.
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With this news, I am also curious to see how many SGC cards are in future big auctions. Will it have an impact?
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