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<blockquote data-quote="dspair" data-source="post: 117084" data-attributes="member: 1942"><p>I'm not confused at all...nor am I barking...nor is it my 'word' vs AFA's...nor am I frustrated.</p><p>I'm just stating my opinion based upon evidence presented. </p><p></p><p>The reason why I question the Luke X-wing is because the picture you posted of the back of the Luke X-wing looks as though a portion of the sticker is discolored and a portion not...and the upper right corner of the sticker looks as though there are creases (unless that is some kind of reflection)...all suggesting that the sticker was removed and re-applied. Again...I would not trust it without examining it first hand.</p><p>And although I haven't examined 'over a million figures'...I have had around 1,000 vintage figures graded by them and I am well aware of their strengths and their shortcomings. Take for example '20-C' backs. Up until a couple years ago they were grading figures with the stickers removed and obvious card staining from the adhesive. Then recently they decided to change it to a '20-X'. My point being that they will still grade something with an alteration of the original packaging...and call it what they will. So even though AFA grades something, I personally don't equate that to mean that it is wholly legitimate or acceptable for my own collection. </p><p></p><p>And while I appreciate your advice for me to 'Grow up and except it'...perhaps before making such a statement, you should ensure that your spelling is more on par with your own age...as opposed to a 2nd grader. </p><p></p><p>-Will</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dspair, post: 117084, member: 1942"] I'm not confused at all...nor am I barking...nor is it my 'word' vs AFA's...nor am I frustrated. I'm just stating my opinion based upon evidence presented. The reason why I question the Luke X-wing is because the picture you posted of the back of the Luke X-wing looks as though a portion of the sticker is discolored and a portion not...and the upper right corner of the sticker looks as though there are creases (unless that is some kind of reflection)...all suggesting that the sticker was removed and re-applied. Again...I would not trust it without examining it first hand. And although I haven't examined 'over a million figures'...I have had around 1,000 vintage figures graded by them and I am well aware of their strengths and their shortcomings. Take for example '20-C' backs. Up until a couple years ago they were grading figures with the stickers removed and obvious card staining from the adhesive. Then recently they decided to change it to a '20-X'. My point being that they will still grade something with an alteration of the original packaging...and call it what they will. So even though AFA grades something, I personally don't equate that to mean that it is wholly legitimate or acceptable for my own collection. And while I appreciate your advice for me to 'Grow up and except it'...perhaps before making such a statement, you should ensure that your spelling is more on par with your own age...as opposed to a 2nd grader. -Will [/QUOTE]
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