Another new thread. Mr. Huang is on vacation and won't return for business until February 10th but that doesn't mean we have to be too.
New Developments: Less than 4 days until Mr. Huang's vacation ends. Also, a new American trip, ProxyPrinter !!lM26OgmZg3w claims he's recently purchased the materials necessary for creating passable proxies of very high quality (higher than Huang's operation). ProxyPrinter wants to sell and he'll let us choose the cards, but won't sell in massive bulk.
Counterfeit cards are not only more prolific than ever but also more realistic. While they aren't perfect, they are virtually indistinguishable to an unskeptical eye, especially while sleeved. Most people interested in them don't intend to sell or trade them, but instead want to play with them casually or semi competitively (many MTG cards are incredibly expensive). These proxies not only as passable in play, but generally cost less than 10% of what a authentic card is priced.
Ask and answer questions about proxies. Share new and old photos. Talk about the ethics of proxies, how they might affect the market, LGS's, the competitive scene, why people choose to buy them, and so forth.
Here's an FAQ, please refer to it before asking a question:
http://pastebin.com/DSan9EbsLet's try to stay on topic as well as be mature and respectful (no need for personal attacks and name calling). We're adults here, not silly 14 year olds.
