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JimCrandellKevin,
For someone who has dedicated himself to trying to help the hobby its amazing that you can get such abuse from people that know very little.
Of course he will say who me and turn his sarcasm to me but that's par for the course.
Thanks once again for trying to help the hobby Kevin. Your efforts deserve their gratitude not their abuse.
Lawrence,
I know you mean well but simply put its not going to happen--not by me and not by any substantial holder of graded cards. I am happy with my cards--they all look good to me and I don't intend to sell them in my lifetime and I plan to live another 30-plus years. My goals are for the grading companies to become more diligent and stop altered cards from getting into holders. For those that are already in holders what is done is done. Sorry to disappoint you.
Leon,
My friend--you seem obsessed on trying to figure out why I am doing what I am doing rather than actually getting out there yourself and take a stand at the practices of the auction houses. Stop trying to be a psychologist. Meant in the same spirit as your comments toward me.
In terms of leading the charge, I thought there was a good basis to go forward with a code of ethics to lead the hobby forward and even Mastro was dragged kicking and screaming to do something positive. I think Barry and Jeff had some constructive comments and perhaps one or two others but thats it. If people on here don't really care except for those who want me to resubmit my 28,000 cards then I am not going to press it.
Cheers,
Jim