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by mindcycle
Sun May 17, 2026 9:54 am
Forum: THE HOBBY
Topic: Great summary on PSA predatory and criminal tactics (allegedly in my opinion)
Replies: 1
Views: 1202

Re: Great summary on PSA predatory and criminal tactics (allegedly in my opinion)

People think the seedy underground of altering cards or even straight up creating fake cards is the biggest scam in the hobby. Turns out the biggest scam is the one perpetuated by one of the biggest companies in the space operating right out in the open.
by mindcycle
Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:54 pm
Forum: BASKETBALL
Topic: Something I have learned over the past few years.....
Replies: 3
Views: 893

Re: Something I have learned over the past few years.....

I’m still chasing some of the obscure at one point, but more recently hyped, cards to try and finish team sets. However, only if one goes under the radar on eBay or some random guys story sale on IG. I’ve mostly moved on when they hit IG “look at me” status.

Good examples are late 90’s Star Rubies ...
by mindcycle
Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:33 pm
Forum: BASKETBALL
Topic: Calling all Auto experts (which I am not)
Replies: 5
Views: 873

Re: Calling all Auto experts (which I am not)

I’m no expert but I’m leaning more toward a slightly faded blue. Blacks, at least the ones I have, seem to just become lighter black over time.
by mindcycle
Thu Mar 19, 2026 5:04 pm
Forum: BASKETBALL
Topic: Shill? Drugs? Just plain stupid?
Replies: 4
Views: 1023

Re: Shill? Drugs? Just plain stupid?

Some recent feedback..
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by mindcycle
Thu Mar 19, 2026 5:00 pm
Forum: BASKETBALL
Topic: Shill? Drugs? Just plain stupid?
Replies: 4
Views: 1023

Re: Shill? Drugs? Just plain stupid?

The real sin here is his title. "2ND YEAR RC".. Wtf does that ever mean? lol
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Also.. "Gold Holo".. :lol:

But yeah, if it's the same card being relisted again and again it's likely shilled or he just isn't getting whatever absurd price he's looking for.
by mindcycle
Wed Mar 18, 2026 8:21 am
Forum: THE HOBBY
Topic: PSA cucks another consoomer
Replies: 4
Views: 1566

Re: PSA cucks another consoomer

PSA, aka, Professional Scam Artists.

PSA went downhill when VC bought out Collectors Holdings. Not that it was that great before, but it's so profit oriented now that they seemingly go out of their way to extract ever last cent they can from people who use their services.
by mindcycle
Wed Feb 18, 2026 5:15 pm
Forum: HOOPS HOBBY HANGOUT
Topic: Episode 25: All-Star Cards
Replies: 1
Views: 766

Re: Episode 25: All-Star Cards

by mindcycle
Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:59 pm
Forum: HOOPS HOBBY HANGOUT
Topic: Episode 18: The Smorgasbord!
Replies: 1
Views: 1003

Re: Episode 18: The Smorgasbord!

by mindcycle
Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:57 pm
Forum: HOOPS HOBBY HANGOUT
Topic: Episode 14: Holiday Wishes
Replies: 1
Views: 954

Re: Episode 14: Holiday Wishes

by mindcycle
Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:56 pm
Forum: HOOPS HOBBY HANGOUT
Topic: Episode 12: Mail & CardHobby
Replies: 1
Views: 556

Re: Episode 12: Mail & CardHobby

by mindcycle
Wed Feb 18, 2026 11:21 am
Forum: HOOPS HOBBY HANGOUT
Topic: Episode 8: Player Collecting
Replies: 1
Views: 253

Re: Episode 8: Player Collecting