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Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jul 2008
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The AFA is a great idea in theory. My issues with AFA are.
Your item will still degrade in the case, it may slow some things down but not others. (the cases are nice though) There really not an authority and do not really offer anything concrete showing they are Many graders over the years have been dealers or scalpers (other peoples words not mine) I know of 2 people who graded for them that are very questionable at best (I will not mention there names so don't ask) Do the research yourself If they choose to call themselves an authority then why are there many instances where they have graded good re-cards and fake items They have a right to make a living and if people want to spend insane amounts for graded figures it's there right. A yellow bubble can NOT grade as a 9 because you can't clearly see if the figure is mint |
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Anyway, looks like someone got on the bandwagon and is finally giving AFA a little competition: Toy Graders Association | TGA I've seen at least one toy graded by them on ebay already |
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Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Louisiana
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from what I have read, AFA does not seal the case. So in fact I can take a figure graded, lets say 9.5, take it out the case and replace it with the same figure all mest up. Wonder if I return the real 9.5 graded one and if it got the same grade of slightly lower i can keep swapping them out??????
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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I suspect that alot of the AFA haters can't afford the service, nor the price of mint on card/mint in sealed box items. I've seen the loose collections of alot of you guys in this thread and it leaves MUCH to be desired. See Fire Fly and Cornbot's collection for true greatness.
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Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jan 2010
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It's worthless to me if I keep the figure.
If I'm selling it and will get a bigger profit if it's AFA graded then it's not really worthless. |
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Open your toys!
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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iwill never buy or want anything that has been handled by these folks. i think its pathetic.
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