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Is it time to admit that price guides and "mint condition" grading are a scam to gatekeep the hobby?
With the rising cost of living and a growing push for transparency in collectibles, many are questioning whether subjective grading systems and inflated price guides are pricing out newcomers and protecting insider interests. Cast your vote and share your take on this divisive issue.
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