Posted By:
JimCrandellAl,
I don't disagree with what you say but....
1)We both agree that more altered cards are getting into holders
2)It is extremely difficult to look at a picture on a screen and know whether the card has been altered
3)If these statements are true why take the risk nof buying an altered card at auction. Charlie says what is the difference if the card looks good but it makes a difference to, sounds as it makes a difference to King and I bet it makes a difference to others.
4)Why not get another expert to look at the card and give his opinion on whether it is legit or not. Whether its Reza or Mike or Dave Forman or Kevin is not the issue here.
5)If the person has doubts the card can be returned--at bleast with the dealers I buy from.
6)Auctioneers would have difficulty following this business model as they get a lot of their cards on consignment.
7)Because of this and because of the shady business practices of certain auctioneers I think we will move back toward the Steve Novella/Peter Lalos/Kris Keppler business model of doing business.
8)Whether we do or don't, I will be very reluctant to but a card at auction if I have any doubts about authenticity.
Thats all I am saying.
In response some people attack Kevin(bizarre)and some tell me to get my cards refraded(which is not going to happen).
All seems pretty straightforward to me.
Cheers,
Jim