looks like @MitsuhiroArita will never go back to malaysia ever again but that does not bring my childhood cards back. https://t.co/WzErYVNT0NXeer (@Xeer):i just got scammed in web2.there was an artist signing for Mitsuhiro Arita in Malaysia, the legend behind the OG @PokemonTCG charizard and venusaur cards.i paid top dollar to a 3rd party company (tcgKL) to take my childhood charizard and venusaur cards there to get signed. https://t.co/aZ9HnKd068 ...

Risk Management & Fraud - A user reports being scammed in the web2 space involving physical collectibles [1] - The user paid a 3rd party company (tcgKL) to have cards signed by an artist [1] - The cards were allegedly lost by a "runner" hired by the 3rd party [1] - The vendor, tcgKL, offered a refund and replacement with "similar condition" cards [2] - The user expresses distrust and suggests digital collectibles are superior to physical ones [2] Collectibles Market & Trust - The incident highlights risks associated with 3rd party services in the collectibles market [1] - The situation raises concerns about the security and accountability of physical collectibles transactions [1][2] - The event underscores the importance of trust and verification in the collectibles industry [2]