Updated. I will just copy my instagram post. Close-up photos on instagram.com/p/BqdT8_BgIqZ/
Thanks for all those who took my word for it and know I don’t base this on some vague assumption or hunch, a lot of you. I appreciate it, but as stated before I’m not here for support nor symphony. Just making sure people are aware.
And for the very few that still doubt my intergrity. Here you go, close-up pictures of actual cards. By sheer coincidence and in a moment of epiphany I remember sending the exact flaw I was talking about to a person on wsapp with timestamp.
Now the photo was long deleted from my phone, but I could still view and restore it. See the difference yourself.
Since either Instagram has issues with showing comments or some fanboys are reporting numerous comments which don’t fall favor for her and get them unheard. I will answer FAQ here within the actual post. Just to clarify any confusion. Since post is limited in space,
Summary, my Goldstar Charizard has been replaced by a different copy with indisputable significant differences. No it’s wasn’t just my analysis, confirmed by two parties.
Are you frustrated about a card?
Please No, far from that. You’re missing the point. I have much better and more valuable actions to fulfill with my time than to sob about a card. I could care less about the grade or actual card in general. I’m litterly the type of guy that would snap this card in half or donate the value to charity just to prove a point. However rephrase that into “furious”. Not because of the card, it could be a rock for all that matter. But for the fact someone who I entrust my material to has the nerves to steal from me behind my back. And thats where principles and morals kick in. Something I value much more than a card or money. I’d climb on a plane and spend a fortune on a lousy common if it has meaning for me. I’m not just going to roll over and stay polite.
Why would they replace it with a mint copy?
Why not? I have plenty of Mint copies of the same exact cards, which would all pull a solid 9. However that doesn’t mean I can’t filter or judge which versions had a better shot. You have distinctive differences in all kinds of mint copies. Anyone could filter a more aesthetically pleasing version.
Isn’t the silvering something you could remove?
No, it was on the actual card itself. No it wasn’t dust or something you could physically remove. In fact, the card was held and inspected in person by a second party. Someone who is actually here on instagram with a signficant large following. He didn’t hesistate for a second, this was not my card. But lets assume the unthinkable and say that dot is imaginary or the picture is photoshop. It would still not account for the complete metamorphosos of other significant properties like off-centering and damage on the back.
How come you don’t make photos of cards you send-off?
I litterly send in hunderds per batch. It would be impractical for me to make a FBI file on each one. Also I personally don’t make a big deal out of more expensive cards, or for that sake give those priority over anything else I like to send in. By choincidence I found this photo.
How come you didn’t post this two months ago?
That should tell you something about the fact this is more an inconvenience rather than a problem for me. I don’t priortize this nonsense over anything else in life. I simply found some time to wrap this up.
Maybe PSA swapped your card?
Sure, but its rather implausible wouldn’t you agree? As you could tell by my interaction with actual PSA mangement (within my screenshots, the emails) they were so kind to offer and view/inspect camera footage for mostlikely any suspicious employee behaviour.
However PSA is obligated to report any results to the actual submitter which was Bonnie. But conveniently she retracts all and any responsibility on the matter, and I don’t yield the authority to any discovery. If PSA was at blame, she would have no hesitation to reveal us their finding.
Again I’m not here to change your mind. You’re all entitlted to your own opinion. And people would still attempt to defend her, or disapprove of my approach but thats Fine. I have nothing to gain from this, nor as my reactions reveal time and time again… The card is of no importance for me. Even before I took this public, you can view my private dm where I stated I can’t be bough nor will accept any sort of compensation. Solely want the truth. As I’m an open book, I won’t hold anything back unlike some people.
Just making sure people are aware before considering this shady service. I’d suggest, as the past has shown us, don’t use any mediocre middle-man. Be aware of this so called “PSA Service” and don’t conduct business with this kid. If you value your cards stay away from this clown.
I’m just here to collect and enjoy the hobby. And if you still feel like I’m not sincere thats perfectly fine. Just disregard and shove this information aside and move on.
