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Originally Posted by Leon
Because, speaking for myself, even though what JP did outside of the hobby seems pretty bad when reading everything, I have spent quite a bit of time talking to him in the past few years. I don't get bad vibes or a bad gut feeling. I get a feeling of a hobbyist that cares about the hobby and is a positive influence in it. I think he is a good guy that made some mistakes. I tend to give folks a second chance once they have paid their dues. Others won't be as forgiving and I understand that too. We each have to live our lives the way we see fit. I try to focus on positive and learn from the mistakes I have made. I see that in JP too.
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Not to argue, but Leon I have heard you say/write "I get a feeling of a hobbyist that cares about the hobby and is a positive influence in it." about everyone in the hobby. Anyway, not sure how many deals you have done with him outside of buying a card in his auction and having him ship it to you. It took just one for me about 6 or 7 years ago to see a very greedy, unethical person who has only his best interest--the same type of qualities it would take to be part of ripping off innocent people for $50,000,000. I have no idea if he runs his auction business above board but when I see those type of qualities in a person that seem to be who they are, I think I prefer to stay clear, regardless of how much sweet talking they would do to show how much they care.
Getting the cards recerted so they cannot be traced when being relisted in a future auction does not bother you? So, hypothetically speaking, where do you stand on say...money laundering?