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Originally Posted by joshuanip
My money (as I continue to buy) is that this will blow over. Known unknown risk for prewar, unknown risk for modern. Will this impact prices in short term, definitely. But medium (supply dries if prices take a hit) longer term (demand curve) supply and demand dynamics will prevail.
Not holding our breath that the culpable parties take a knee for the better of our industry. Economics are better for them to take a wait and see approach as soft short term prices are tolerable for them (not us) - unless they take this as an opportunity to innovate and take market share.
At minimum, the heightened awareness and ability to track cards (through the case) does make longer term profitability of cheating our hobby more risky. Which is a good thing. Can we have some FBI investigations in here! Will pile more dirt in our industry but definitely help longer term in placing punitive consequences for these criminals.
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Moser & Brent have been doing this for at least 10 years and Hoser for 20. Nothing will be done, don't worry.