the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, Gloves said: It's like Beetlejuice or Candyman. Say the name thrice, they pop up! Fuck, might be the only way I can get that explanation I've wanted since the mid 2000s... Hounder, Hounder, Hounder! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExplodedHamster | 404 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, AdamW said: The WATA case I was thinking of is a different and more recent one - not the one where they knowingly graded "interesting" clearly-not-original repros, but one where they seem to have unknowingly graded a repro that really tried to look exactly like an original. I'd have to find the thread again to check the details though. VGA's response when I and others contacted them about the Pokémon fakes was a stock "we'll tell someone about it" reply from the customer service person and then nothing further. The same fakes have shown up on eBay several times, VGA have taken no apparent action on it. I dunno if WATA were made aware of the PC engine game thing or, if so, what their response was. Ah ok, I have not seen that one. I didn't even know they were doing PC games lol. I guess just disc jewel cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawx | 9 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, port said: NICK MORGAN NICK MORGAN NICK MORGAN i dont know who that is but you got me instead. jerk. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, port said: NICK MORGAN NICK MORGAN NICK MORGAN Just now, the_wizard_666 said: Fuck, might be the only way I can get that explanation I've wanted since the mid 2000s... Hounder, Hounder, Hounder! He actually signed up when the site started but I can't remember what username he is. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExplodedHamster | 404 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 QUEST4NES QUEST4NES QUEST4NES 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, port said: NICK MORGAN NICK MORGAN NICK MORGAN I was gonna try and deliver, but sadly I just looked...he's no longer on my Facebook list. Granted, it's been close to a decade since my last chat with him, so I'm not surprised. Just slightly disappointed...that could've been fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port | 33 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, clawx said: i dont know who that is but you got me instead. jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic | 215 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, ExplodedHamster said: QUEST4NES QUEST4NES QUEST4NES Please, no 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM | 0 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, clawx said: i dont know who that is but you got me instead. jerk. is your dad a horse like for real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawx | 9 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, port said: I am one day going to beat you with my fists. Just letting you know that portnoyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port | 33 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, the_wizard_666 said: I was gonna try and deliver, but sadly I just looked...he's no longer on my Facebook list. Granted, it's been close to a decade since my last chat with him, so I'm not surprised. Just slightly disappointed...that could've been fun https://www.reddit.com/user/skcin7 He's still out there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, captmorgandrinker said: He actually signed up when the site started but I can't remember what username he is. Which one? You quoted two but only replied once. I'm guessing Nick, but damn, if Hounder signed up... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, the_wizard_666 said: Which one? You quoted two but only replied once. I'm guessing Nick, but damn, if Hounder signed up... Nick. I thought they were the same person? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawx | 9 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, FM said: is your dad a horse like for real NO FUCK YOU. 1 minute ago, FM said: is your dad a horse like for real NO. DOUBLE FUCK YOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarMech | 82 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 At this rate Go Collect's jerk is gonna show up next, if he's not already lurking. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, port said: https://www.reddit.com/user/skcin7 He's still out there. Oh I know. I just once had a direct line of communication, and now I don't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic | 215 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, WarMech said: At this rate Go Collect's jerk is gonna show up next, if he's not already lurking. I doubt Jeff would show his face around these parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,744 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: Goddamn this thread is pulling everyone out of the woodworks lol 8 minutes ago, Gloves said: It's like Beetlejuice or Candyman. Say the name thrice, they pop up! Alex Electric, Alex Electric, Alex............... never mind. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,103 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gloves said: It's like Beetlejuice or Candyman. Say the name thrice, they pop up! I will literally shit my pants if drag00n shows up 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody98 | 1,535 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 hours ago, spacepup said: This is sort of a side conversation, that isn't so much about the allegations and drama, but something I thought worth mentioning because it highlights a very philosophical difference of opinion between different members of our community, and perhaps, where a lot of rub and disagreement stems from (in general, and over the last couple years). In the e-mail that SealedWholesale shared, Deniz says (allegedly): -----As collectors first, with backgrounds in other matured collectibles markets yet specializing in video games, we are addressing the fundamental flaws that have been circumvented in the video game market that prevent it from growing to its potential and that hinder involvement from key players and investors in ancillary markets. We set out on this venture over one year ago because we believe this is what the industry needs to move forward. There are many sellers of video games (and only a handful of your caliber!). But without objective, quality, trusted, and meaningful standards, the market will continue to be limited in its growth by a lack of confidence. ----- Read the above carefully. It just highlights something that I thought about even in the early days of discussion around WATA. One of the selling points for WATA, in a pitch to me, was that it was going to help, and I quote, "legitimize the video game collecting hobby." I paused for a moment, thinking....I don't believe I personally have an interest in seeing it more "legitimized" because what this person meant by that comment was, more attractive and more lucrative as investments and collectibles which would attain future status and higher value. And to me personally, that was not really my goal or why I was collecting at the time. Obviously people collect for different reasons, and I can't say that one is right or wrong in their goals, but it highlighted for me a very significant difference of opinion regarding the direction of video game collectibles. It was clear to me that, some people viewed video game collectibles as 'undervalued investments' with much potential for future "growth." GROWTH, in this case, is not really the kind of growth that I was personally after. So whether anyone wants to call it manipulation, inorganic, or whatever else, it highlighted for me that at least a few years ago, several individuals saw an opportunity to take action to "correct" this problem, and to 'grow' and 'legitimize' video game collectibles. And they took such actions, starting a spiral that leads us to today. I won't get into much of the arguing and nonsense in this particular post, but it is just something I have been thinking about for a while now, and wanted to share. At the end of the day, I haven't given up hope and I am trying to make the best of things wherever I can. That business statement is all kinds of revealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic | 215 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Honestly, I hoped @Brontywould’ve shown up more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultGen | 5,413 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Generic said: Honestly, I hoped @Brontywould’ve shown up more. Probably busy with dealing with his identity being blown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch_8ngel | 1,597 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Generic said: Honestly, I hoped @Brontywould’ve shown up more. Based on related posts in the FB art group, I'd be pretty surprised if he popped into this thread. Then again, it's been a day of surprises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californication | 1,477 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Does anyone have Frankenstein Nes? (there seem to be a lot of people here.) And I am 100% ready to pay the 2020 value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,103 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, Californication said: Does anyone have Frankenstein Nes? (there seem to be a lot of people here.) And I am 100% ready to pay the 2020 value. This thread is officially off the rails hahaha 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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