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The only question I personally have with it is that CIB has started selling stuff on ebay. It's commonly assumed a longtime client like Brianstoys gets favourable grades, so if that is true, then it's easy to further assume a business associate like CIB is going to get very favourable grades as...

Just saw this on the "other" board. A bunch of foreign MOC's, all looking very nice, ungraded, and at decent prices. Several Palitoy 12 backs in there too. http://forum.rebelscum.com/showthread.php?t=1128288 It took SIX MINUTES for most to get sold to one person - someone who will almost...

Technically, CIB and AFA are separate companies. I find it to be a convenient loophole myself. Ian

Or Brian Semling (aka Brian's Toys). Ian

The ONLY graded item I have ever bought (and that was because it was re-acquired by me after having to sell it, to which the buyer promptly graded it and listed it on ebay). Enjoy. I am 100% a man of my word. I denounce graded items, so the one time I got one, despite how...

The whole posting pics and asking "now what's in the box?" is one of the most self-gratuitous things I have seen in the hobby. It reeks of showing off, and the worst thing is, some of the people doing it are long time respected collectors. :roll: Ian

In my early days as an adult collector, I opened 4-5 cards to complete my loose collection, including an A-Wing Pilot. Then once more between 2000-2003, when I got frustrated looking for a complete Ewoks Wicket. Since then, I have done a total 180, and am embarrassed at those earlier days of...

I don't have a lot to add to what has already been said, but I feel bad for you Edd. Being a victim of fraud is brutal, and one of the worst invasions of privacy one can get. Since you don't know how they got your info, you may want to check other cards as well. Department store cards, phone...

What about some of the more traditional mysteries? Bermuda Triangle, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, etc? Ian

Happy birthday gentlemen. :) Ian

Sometimes on Facebook there is a tendency to do the exact opposite too. When Bill McBride was listing his trashed carded DT Ben, there were plenty of people jumping in with uninformed comments on how it wasn't worth thousands at all. A year ago I had someone message me, trying to argue a 12...

Hey Matt, In no way was I trying to make you feel bad. I agree with you - many people do use the line as a cop out. I just wanted to point out that the bad apples paint us all with the same brush, as it makes people wary of anyone selling. I'm sure some of the FB guys who saw my sales were...

Back when I started collecting again around 1995, I was going to lots of toy shows. A dealer at the Toronto shows had a box of carded Uzay's at several shows. I can't swear as to what figures were in there, but I definitely remember the logo and just not being interested, as I wanted...

I don't get this. Anyone with deep pockets can buy up expensive items. It doesn't make me respect them as collectors. Having knowledge about the hobby beyond the item you're currently buying, and helping others learn about it, are the ways I gain respect for people. Hell, I have more respect...

I'm always up for it too! Got my university degree in a subject that is indirectly always associated with the topic. :) Sounds like we have almost the same views on this Gary. :) Ian

This will run the risk of becoming a religious debate, so hopefully we can avoid that. I'm with Jediknight3263827 on the belief thing, to a point. I think there has been too much documented evidence to suggest there isn't "something" paranormal in our world, but I don't for one second believe...

Here is Nuno with a guitar solo that was actually part of the Pornograffitti album that had Hole Hearted on it. Stellar work. mJvG1i79CPc Ian

NO KIDDING. If I have a figure for sale for say, $500, and someone messages me with a polite introduction and asking if I would consider $350, I'll consider it and respond in a polite manner. If the same figure gets a reply of "I'll give you $350 for it" and nothing else, chances are I'm...

It's been getting this way for years. I agree that it's an age thing. Being in my 40's, I remember when people actually mailed hand written letters, that typically began "Dear ____" and ended with "Regards, ____", or similar wording. I ALWAYS sign off on my forum posts with my name, and I had...

I've heard of the hairspray trick. Do you guys have Goo Gone in the UK? I used it on a handful of my own childhood figures that had stains to varying success. In any event, no love for the Bossk? That is in fantastic shape with virtually no paint wear. Not typical for him. Worth your...