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Posted By: Aaron

"Ijust don't understand the response that tell us how we were suppose to handle ourselves the questions to ask when everyone single one of us had a chance to go and handle it our own way."

Another simple one: Because some people dismissed this as a worthless PR stunt when offered and continue to do so now.

It should be expected that some people are going to dismiss what you write about it. In fact, it actually reads as confirmation that the "demonstration" was every bit the PR stunt suspected. Frankly, the more defensive and indignant you become, the more you sound as if you are determined to espouse SCDA's POV.

Honestly, I'm really not clear what you think the value of your trip was?

Obviously they gave you a one-sided presentation of the validity of the "streak" bat (and even so, one full of holes that have already been pointed out by other posters) that simply restates their earlier position. Whatever you write about for them on this site is simply another form of conveying or distilling a press release.

So, basically until Adam starts questioning SCDA and Mastro during the Planich suit (where they will be asked detailed questions, under oath, from an adverse party) there's really nothing to talk about, and certainly no clear conclusion to reach. Nothing you or I do will be more valuable than what Adam accomplishes during the legal proceeding. That's when SCDA and Mastro won't be in control of the "demonstration."

Otherwise, again, in terms of the issue of undisclosed conflict of interest, you are merely repeating SCDA's previously stated arguments on this site (although Jay is now saying he'd prefer to buy from a dealer who authenticates his own material over one who doesn't). You've added no new information or details to that issue (and I've already tried to persuade Troy as to the problems with their policies via e-mail).

I mean, what else was there?

Your trip, IMO, was a complete waste of time and always was always going to be a complete waste of time.

At least you got to visit Mastro's offices though. That would have been worth it for me from a collector's perspective, like going to a behind the scenes tour of the HOF. I'd be willing to put up with whatever nonsense aimed at me if that were on the table (I'd liken it to getting a free ski trip if you sit in on a time share sales pitch for a couple hours). But alas, that was apparently a one-shot deal.

Now all I have to look forward to at the National is Ryan Cuban Card Guy trying to beat me up (unless I hand over both my issues of OCM).

PS: I'll trade you my Mastro tape measure for your Mastro magnifying glass.