Ask questions here without starting a new thread 2022 part 218057
 Masculinity takes a holiday.
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EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user | |
| It’s a small percentage of gamblers that do it for anything other than entertainment purposes. That’s why they stick out to us and the stories stick with us. I’m gonna guess that 95% of people who gamble in a given year do not adversely affect their lives. | ||
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 I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery.
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Quote:Originally Posted by EbayMafia Do you want to bet on it? |
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 I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie.
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 The apple sauce and pudding were the best part...
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Quote:Originally Posted by EbayMafia If I were to gamble I'd say it affects them. Just very negatively. Vs scrooge mcduck... |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Bronte Gamble in a given year, not gamble away a given year. It’s very much like alcohol, or junk food, or any of a number of things that in moderation (relative to the thing, or sometimes person) is usually okay. Some can’t handle (the thing) and so the impact is … far more harmful. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by EbayMafia One thing. If we refer to them (or they describe themselves) as “gamblers” then maybe the 95% doesn’t apply. If we say people who sometimes like to gamble, I agree. |
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Masculinity takes a holiday.
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Quote:Originally Posted by DrWatson Yes! Already made 8 bets on this through private message. What's another $20K |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Davethebrave Yes, true. I just remember my local card house was mostly retirees using it as a social club and way to get out of the house. If you walk through a Vegas strip (maybe not downtown, lol) casino, 95 out of 100 people gambling are likely just there for amusement, IMO. |
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 I hear their hourly rate is outrageous!
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| @Byrdibyrd - Happy Birthday!!! | ||
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Masculinity takes a holiday.
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@Byrdibyrd   |
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 Where's his Bat-package?
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| @sportshort @EbayMafia Thank you!!!   |
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 Collector*
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| @Byrdibyrd Happy Birthday | ||
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 Why just the women? I like bears.
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| There used to be a casino in Michigan City - it's a city located just south of the MI/Indiana border. No idea if the casino is still there as it's been over 2 decades since I've been to a casino. Back in the day the casino was on a luxury liner which (and I have no idea if this is true) had to go out onto Lake Michigan in order to legally operate. It was always fun to sit at a BJ table close to the main doors so you could see all the people who lost all their money ... they couldn't leave because we were well out on the lake, so they just sat around on the floor by the doors. | ||
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Why just the women? I like bears.
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| @Byrdibyrd Happy Birthday | ||
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Where's his Bat-package?
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| @Towmater @Gaard Thank you!! |
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Where's his Bat-package?
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 past performance is no guarantee of future actions.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Gaard took a second to get my mind out of the gutter and focus on what a BJ table was.....I think you guys have a BJ Club in the US too (like a membership bulk purchase place) |
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 If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8.
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| @KatKomics I'm a member of the BJ club like Costco or Sam's Club, not the other kind. | ||
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The apple sauce and pudding were the best part...
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I sent in a book to have restoration removed. The initial screening said it is possible.  I now got a letter saying it won't benefit from CCS and is going to grading. Anybody ever have restoration removed? Is this typical  |
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery.
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| Bait and switch. | ||
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The apple sauce and pudding were the best part...
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Bronte private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I emailed and called them. Nothing more I can do at this point, but your right, they charge 15$ for screening say yeah its possible, then send letter saying opposite. And they say communication is great with cgc. Not when it stirs a hornet nest and leaves you hanging. | ||
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 I'm a McNugget guzzler.
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| Personally, I’ve always kind of looked at pre screen as a bigger scam than putting a number on a book. I’m biased though. | ||
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The apple sauce and pudding were the best part...
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| @HeinzDad Pre-screen is mandatory for restoration removal. It wasn't really for pressing. Generally I press everything if the presser doesn't see the point so be it. But I submit the lowest to the highest books just in case..... I'm not leaving money on tbe table if I can help it. |
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I'm a McNugget guzzler.
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| Has anyone ever submitted for grade pre screen and in the long run didn’t have their book hit the mark? | ||
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The apple sauce and pudding were the best part...
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| @HeinzDad Yes. I submitted for 9.8 pre-screen on a bunch of Spider-man 2099 copies. About 30 failed. Resubmitted and half got 9.4 due to i think foxing. The others got 9.8. Still have about 10 copies upgraded. But rejected from original pre screen. |
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| I’d much rather spend the small amount, then they admit it cannot be “fixed”, than they make an attempt and butcher it. The process and pricing makes sense. |
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie.
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| I accepted an offer from this ebay user today. They have some interesting responses to negative feedback received. https://www.ebay.com/usr/azsurvivalist What are the chances this transaction goes smoothly? |
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I'm a McNugget guzzler.
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HeinzDad private msg quote post Address this user | |
| That's rough to say the least. Looking at the odds you won't have to contact them though. Edit: @EbayMafia gots a guy that'll do the durty work. |
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