Dang...I just received a reprimand for cbd using a profanity lol. Seems I used it to quote without noticing he did it. At least it was a friendly reminder
Same. Apparently quoting profanity isn't allowed. Who knew
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Dang...I just received a reprimand for cbd using a profanity lol. Seems I used it to quote without noticing he did it. At least it was a friendly reminder
Couldn't it be authenticated if PSA were to compare it to a Pre Clefable stamp? I mean there has to be a way to get it graded. They've graded things like the Dark Persian error and other things that weren't supposed to be released. I suppose the difference is that the Raichu never really made it out...
None have or (probably) ever will be sold through a public platform like ebay...those (who I know of) who have one in their posession gave a promise to the former owner not to resell, especially not publicly. And even if they didn´t, they wouldn´t ever think about selling. I wouldn´t either.
Think about it, the card was top secret, no one was ever allowed to talk about it for years...if someone would sell a legitimate one on ebay it would destroy the mystery surrounding the card, imo.
Same. Apparently quoting profanity isn't allowed. Who knew
Gary, your offer was more than generous but you have to remember something, not everyone in this world is swayed by money. There are collectors out there that will not sell, ever. So just because no-one answered your prayers to buy one doesn't mean they don't exist. Especially in the time you have given any potential sellers to sell (three days), do you realise the time it took for one to become available to a incredibly limited market. I would suggest the best thing to do is be patient, stop posting here on the Pokegym as the collectors may not even be here and go out there and find one privately.
What you guys don't understand is money isnt everything. For instance David Persin probably makes more money than most of us. He doesn't need money! He rather have the card than any amount of money simply because he already had money and it would be hard for him to get another one. Many of us do resell but people like David Persin won't sell any of his trophy cards simply for the fact he has enough money and the cards mean more to him. If I was wealthy and I had an offer like that, I wouldn't bother selling.
True Haze...but if there really are up to a dozen of these then you'd think at least a few would have popped up for sale?
Not to mention some of the most reputable people like Scott and Pokepop have seen one so why do you question them. It's sort of disrespectful.
I'm think I'm with Gary, I don't see the harm in asking. It's stirred up a really interesting conversation at the very least and made for a really entertaining thread. I think interpreting the air of "devil's advocate" as personal offense directed at anyone would be a mistake, but perhaps I'm in the minority there.
Anyone who deals in autographs knows that it is not as concrete as grading/authenticating cards. Unless you were there witnessing the signing, it is an educated guess, which in PSA's case it is very educated, but not a complete 100% guarantee all the time.
The PreRaichu is Not the Honus wagner of pokemon. That is hands down the Illustrator. The Illustrator sells consistently more than any other card. Even if you were to buy the raichu with you offer, it is contrived.
What strikes me as being very odd is that you willingly believe that there are legitimate square cut cards but not this Raichu. What evidence is there for a legitimate square cut that has more merit than the Raichu?
PSA are only humans after all, whether we like it or not. Well, they do have a few machines here and there but still. Even though they are 'experts' in their field, it doesn't make them 100% right, 100% of the time. If you were there and watched him sign it then it is legitimate. End of. Do you really question that someone somehow switched your signed card?
Just as a helpful thing to do when getting autographs. When I was at the PGA tour, even though I didn't know all of the people who I was getting autographs from I video recorded everything that was done. This way if I ever sell etc. I have proof that no-one can deny it's legitimacy.
*I appreciate your opinions Gary, and I don't doubt you exactly. I just think you should have a more open mind and believe there is a possiblity that they are out there. I believe it purely because there is little proof, but proof nonetheless.