It seems to me that there is a great opportunity here for Flake Authentication ( as well as Toast and Waffles, etc ). Who will be the first TPG to step up - PCGS, NGC, ICG, Accugrade ?
The issue here, is edge authentication. Are the edges authentic as originally formed? Has someone nibbled away at the edges to artificially create a certain shape? Is the flake truely a randomly formed shape or was it deliberately formed in a effort to defraud the human flakes on eBay?
I once found a small stone that is shaped like the state of Delaware - and I still have it. With proper authentication and encapsulation, how much might this stone go for? I eagerly await the first TPG to certify Flakes, Toasts, Stones, Dog Droppings, Waffles, Photos of Clouds, and etc.
I am only revealing my snipe in hopes that with a gentlemans aggreement no one here will bid me up?
If no gentlemans agreement can be reached please don't read the above.
Thank you ... And god Bless
If I win it will go straight to a TPG service, for slabbing, which has asked me too be discrete at this point in time.
I know ... I know ... Never buy anything on ebay "raw" Sometimes though one must take that chance ...
I know ... I know ... from his photo it's hard to differentiate from the more comon corn flake examples as this is supposed to be the more unique "Frosted Corn Flake" ....
I really wish there was a reverse pic ... but .. you can't have everything ...
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<< <i>I'm betting the winner doesn't pay >>
With the current price well over $200,000, I'll bet you're right.
The issue here, is edge authentication. Are the edges authentic as originally formed? Has someone nibbled away at the edges to artificially create a certain shape? Is the flake truely a randomly formed shape or was it deliberately formed in a effort to defraud the human flakes on eBay?
I once found a small stone that is shaped like the state of Delaware - and I still have it. With proper authentication and encapsulation, how much might this stone go for? I eagerly await the first TPG to certify Flakes, Toasts, Stones, Dog Droppings, Waffles, Photos of Clouds, and etc.
$400,000.37
March 20, 2008
09:09:28
I am only revealing my snipe in hopes that with a gentlemans aggreement no one here will bid me up?
If no gentlemans agreement can be reached please don't read the above.
Thank you ... And god Bless
If I win it will go straight to a TPG service, for slabbing, which has asked me too be discrete at this point in time.
I know ... I know ... Never buy anything on ebay "raw"
Sometimes though one must take that chance ...
I know ... I know ... from his photo it's hard to differentiate from the more comon corn flake examples as this is supposed to be the more unique "Frosted Corn Flake" ....
I really wish there was a reverse pic ... but .. you can't have everything ...
All the Jesus toasts, Mary Palm leaves and stuff like this.
Just plain stupid.
There could be a ton of second chance offers on this one, and someone will get a neg?
LOL, she is on Fox news right now!
Snooping around I found an even wilder auction you all should really check this one out, and it is much cheaper so far (not my auction) Creepy Auction