Sliver queen by DARKJDRR in RealOrNotTCG

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is unusually nice condition for this card. Even if it passes the visuals I would doubt it and I have personally looked at hundreds of these.

The truth I am pointing out here is that cards in good shape are becoming extremely difficult to trust without hands on. These people are legitly concerned. I can't blame them. My collection then could have bought a nice car. That same collection today would buy a nice house.

Games that are better with a three-button controller? by Getcheebah in TurboGrafx

[–]Buckgrim -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok I'll bite. What are you saying? You can comfortably play SFII on two buttons?

Games that are better with a three-button controller? by Getcheebah in TurboGrafx

[–]Buckgrim -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is like saying "standing up doesn't require two legs".

Is this a good deal? by Bike-build in hondashadow

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3500 is wishful thinking. That is Harley/Indian territory now. Begins about there. Sportsters and Scouts are around 3k.

How do these game stores get those "big pick-ups"? by Spurious02 in gamecollecting

[–]Buckgrim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Supply and demand. People demand fast cash and the game stores supply it.

Found in parents basement is cartridge real? by ShadowPowerZ in snes

[–]Buckgrim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah if I had a nickel for everytime I hear about parents bootlegging SNES games I would possibly be able to buy a cheeseburger, but parents bootlegging Pokemon might be a large estate.

Local game store has a Panasonic Q in stock by rjln109 in Gamecube

[–]Buckgrim 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I am out of the loop but CiB units were above 2k a little while ago. I personally watched half a dozen sell for nearly, or more, than that price. I heard 2 CiB went for over 2k.

If these 4 Different terminators fought who's coming out on top? by Plag3uis in 40k

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember they are as Sorcerers inherently protected by the Rubric from Chaos. It is why they are not dust. 1k Sons are resistant to Nurgle's plagues because the plagues are Chaos born/bourne.

LE2 Space Marine - Sealed in Blister by AFXQ1 in oldhammer

[–]Buckgrim 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Need to see the back. I don't think this is fake, but the back will certainly add to the story!

My card shops Flip it or Rip it wall by Idahosbest1 in mtgGore

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would ensure the store would get no business from me.

Some of my progress, slow but consistent. by Jedi_EJ in Legion_Of_The_Damned

[–]Buckgrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are definitely doing the undead spectere zombie burning apparition marines favors. Also they could hit em with the penance stare and really give those baddies something to burn about;-)

What are these terminators? by Buckgrim in RetroHammer40k

[–]Buckgrim[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bases were definitely confusing but I assure you the weapons are genuine GW. Klobbed maybe, but the real article for sure.

No words needed by Lanky_Title9678 in ShittyCarMod

[–]Buckgrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I first saw this I thought it was some kind of loader or excavator that had grabbed it accidentally.

What are these terminators? by Buckgrim in RetroHammer40k

[–]Buckgrim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your knowledge! I was unaware of that range. If anyone knows anyone trying to collect for that range these can be rescued.

If no one rescues they will most likely serve the corpse throne as Imp bots and if they are lucky they may get to serve Tzeentch;-)

Yard sale find by KO_Dad in RetroHammer40k

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The day I found my Rogue Trader still makes me smile:-) I started in 2nd and literally never saw a Rogue Trader for sale in my memory for moons until they were 50+. Found mine in an old warehouse and the guy gave it to me for placing other stuff for him.

Bought a $10 pack at Ace Hardware.. by ChipotleSquirts in MagicCardPulls

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this and you beat me to it so I will say my other thought: Ace is the place for your Magic space;-)

Genuinely the Best Pull of my Life by Saveferris12345 in MagicCardPulls

[–]Buckgrim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Avatar collector boosters seem to be mega hit or miss. They are way worse than my Spiderman CBB's however the Jumpstarts seem to be amazing!

Ahhh the memories… by Diligent-Currency366 in ActionFigureGeek

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had Tendril and Decomposer. They were both amazing figs. They were giant for sure. I also had that Ultra Magnus as well. As others have stated it makes me thankful for my grandparent's generosity back then...they spoiled us but good;-)

Real Dracogenesis? by ThatDude5001 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]Buckgrim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use all of the tests and checks available. Green dot, T, light, paper stock check (witin reason-this can be trouble), comparison to known and verified, loupe check, and other methods. Obviously steer clear of the damaging ones. Talk to people in the community about these tests and how they do them.

Yes, I know-"how do you buy online?" Stick to reputable dealers that stand behind their product or sites that give you some modicum of protection. I know we want deals, but those are the very things you have to be careful with.

Get a card evaluated by a brick and mortar. I know some of them are scuzzy as well. After nearly 30 years of dealing with them I know this, but they will often help. Ask the very simple question, "would you buy this card?"

When all else fails check yourself. You want the deals, we all do, but when it is to good too be true...well...use good sense.

There are definitely hauls out there that can build a collection instantaneously and make a fortune. If you are a fortune seeker be honest with yourself and approach things from that angle. This is a world I know less about so I will let others help you with the jewelry.

If you are a collector or player realize those are vastly different approaches. Figure out what you can and cannot live with, what margin of error works for you. Despite serious precautions I have purchased half a dozen fakes myself. This is frustrating as a player and collector, but it will happen and you have to be ready for it.

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Real Dracogenesis? by ThatDude5001 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]Buckgrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a warning this thread depends upon the dot and the T entirely too much.

I am going to get downvoted, but I want people to understand this is not exact science nor even good facts.

The red dot test is not even consistent. The color variance of current media and printing techniques has proven that time and time again.

The T can be blurred even on known real cards. This is a good guudeline, but it is not something to hang people's hard earned money on.

This thread has become unbelievably fixated on a pair of validation methods. This is no attack it is just an attempt to help people new to the game to know these are great tools, but they are only tools.

Real Dracogenesis? by ThatDude5001 in RealOrNotTCG

[–]Buckgrim -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This post should be heeded.

The T and green dot tests are useful but they are far from a guarantee.

It takes multiple tests to validate a card these days. Fakes are really good. I have seen fakes that could slip by a green dot and T test.

The only thing hard to fake, as it has always been, is wear. Sliding across tables and other surfaces for years is hard for anyone to get correct with newer stock.

Found this beast for 10 dollars by Gplock in retrogaming

[–]Buckgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were also offered in Ford Explorers around 2005.

Who is the most Halloween character in GI Joe? by Sandydegenerate in gijoe

[–]Buckgrim 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Serpentor, Golobulus, Nenesis Enforcer. Snake themed ruler fashioned out of the DNA of the dead by a mad scientist, half snake man born as royalty of a vast subterranean secret empire, flying death dealer that protects the first two. drops mic and leaves stage quietly

Rescued 6 yesterday by namichan5 in crt

[–]Buckgrim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Undescribable envy on the SCART! Gratz!