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@1982FBWaxMemories said:
Craig, i agree with nearly all you have mentioned in this thread but you are simply not going to get an answer to your questions from the MBA supporters.

These folks don't truly care about cards only the commodization thereof. It's neither wrong nor right.

They also do not care if they align themselves with known fraudsters. IMHO that is morally wrong.

They do not care about trimmed or color touched cards , they merely care that they increase in value.

These folks do very much care about their own wallets thus shameless post after shameless of hype for MBA in thread after thread. IMHO their actions are without honor.

Bottom line these folks will not say anything that might cost them a thin dime now or in the future.

that is ok, their silence speaks volumes. you can see how pressed some posters are when certain things are pushed back on and simple questions are posed.

I will continue to raise awareness about bad actors in the hobby. I am sure in a few months (or less) more silliness like the current pop 1 top 5% Mantle will come out of MBA and i can start another thread.

@mintonlypls said:
Started as a hobby for me back about 1980…and still is a hobby today in 2026. It just happened that my hobby has evolved into an investment..but investment is not why I buy cards. I collect cards for its beauty and nostalgia…and try to acquire the best copy I can afford. As Keith said, a second set of eyes ( 2nd opinion) is a good idea today when cards are so expensive to buy.

you keep LOLing at comments, but refuse to answer simple questions.

I wonder why...

Craig, i agree with nearly all you have mentioned in this thread but you are simply not going to get an answer to your questions from the MBA supporters.

These folks don't truly care about cards only the commodization thereof. It's neither wrong nor right.

They also do not care if they align themselves with known fraudsters. IMHO that is morally wrong.

They do not care about trimmed or color touched cards , they merely care that they increase in value.

These folks do very much care about their own wallets thus shameless post after shameless of hype for MBA in thread after thread. IMHO their actions are without honor.

Bottom line these folks will not say anything that might cost them a thin dime now or in the future.