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.

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 ...

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.

Some recent feedback..

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

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.

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.