TK-7785
Jedi Master
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2017
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Playing Devil's advocate for one moment... Whilst I completely agree that any proven scammers, shysters and dickheads of a faking nature should be named shamed, there is one potential downside to universally banning them and forcing them underground. A wise man once said 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer'. In one respect I like to keep these folk where I can see them.
As other's have mentioned, in regards to Toni and Billy, both have "disappeared" along with any remaining stock and info they might carry. I'm not for one moment condoning any of their actions. But if it's a choice between making a source of fakes go underground or keep them where we can see them, I'd choose the latter.
I think probably most of us would rather Toni's remaining stock of carbacks etc (if any) were recovered so they could be collected for what they are. As is stands they may well end up being passed off in bulk onto another faker.
With regards to FF i think it's a shame if anyone decides not to go due to Jeff being allowed to sell there. By all means boycott his stall and what he's selling, but without events like FF the collecting community will be far worse off. What other shows offer that much vintage under one roof? Not to mention the opportunity to meet up with friends and put forum names to faces.
As other's have mentioned, in regards to Toni and Billy, both have "disappeared" along with any remaining stock and info they might carry. I'm not for one moment condoning any of their actions. But if it's a choice between making a source of fakes go underground or keep them where we can see them, I'd choose the latter.
I think probably most of us would rather Toni's remaining stock of carbacks etc (if any) were recovered so they could be collected for what they are. As is stands they may well end up being passed off in bulk onto another faker.
With regards to FF i think it's a shame if anyone decides not to go due to Jeff being allowed to sell there. By all means boycott his stall and what he's selling, but without events like FF the collecting community will be far worse off. What other shows offer that much vintage under one roof? Not to mention the opportunity to meet up with friends and put forum names to faces.