WATA itself as a service is fine in my book, I guess. Competition for VGA can only bring out the best in both companies (in theory).
The issue for me is the constant pumping of tires. The puffery pump and dump through Heritage Auctions which has resulted in the inflation of so many other games due to the trickle down effect. This has created the buzz words “1st Edition” and “hangtab” which has (momentarily I hope) taking over the current scene. Unfortunately setting a new bar for many games which will most likely never come down from. This has resulted my myself changing gears in my collecting.
So is WATA good for the Hobby ? Ultimately No, not for the collector.