Neo "The One"

All off this Cloak and Dagger stuff started because of Mike and his behavior. No one knew who to trust and if there were 'plants' on this board (as apparently there were on the older locked post). What I'm starting to wonder is that everyone pointing at FLAKE has an ulterior motive. What's the point of sewing mistrust here? Doesn't do anything to move this forward.

So I agree that many do. So don't send him money - but don't crucify him either. IMO he's trying to help and they are good guys.

THANK YOU! I agree with others about 'send no money' - but that would be in ANY SITUATION where you don't personally know someone on the Internet. I met Cantina via chat - seemed legit AND DID NOT ASK FOR MONEY. He has his reasons for keeping a low profile and I respect that. These posts take the focus off of the issue at hand. Getting anything back from HR, MD or anyone else involved (eBay, PayPal). My book was sold without my knowledge or compensation to me on eBay. Other books sold by that same account appear to be customers of Mike / HR, so it appears he sold them without our knowledge or consent. So hopefully something can come of that for me and others.

LMAO

So I respect what you've said. As far as being a raincloud or anyone providing 'false hope'. I'm not sure of anyone else, but I don't have any expectations of getting anything back. But to not try is criminal.

In this vein - someone did contact me from the HeroRestorationComic site I built. I pointed him to the Oregon DOJ and these boards.

Give him a break already.

PURDY

I completely agree

Gold would be nice.

I know it is the Jade Giant, or Ole Green Skin, but I still rather it was YELLOW...

I guess when money is on the line, some people will fake anything. I like the idea of CGC signature authentication (yes I went there) because I have several books that I had signed in the 80's as a kid. I hate the green label and comments like, "there is writing on this cover in pen" or some like that. At least I can get my own books that I personally had signed authenticated to a reasonable amout of certainty (for others). I'm not looking to 'flip' these books as I've had them for well over 30 years. I do have more recent books like 2nd Print Batman 608 signed by Jim Lee at my LCS. Now, I can understand how others are looking at this from a monetary POV, as of course money and in some cases a lot of money can be at stake. I don't have a ton of interest in buying non-witnessed signed books that are encapsulated, especially if the signature is on the first page / interior of the book. Others may feel differently. I'm just happy I can have them slabbed and possibly displayed without a green "sub-standard" label. I have spoken. (lol!)

I'm actually excited about this. I feel that it is good news and overdue.

Let's see to it that he doesn't.

So is it Mike DeCheatus? Sorry.

Thank you! Any advice @Everyone - keep it coming please!

Best advice I’ve heard in a while! Thanks!

Yeah. That’s me. I bought the domain and threw something together quickly because all of the “official” HR contacts (phone, websites email) have disappeared. So if someone is not familiar with the boards they may be looking for more info. I’m basically trying to keep this alive for anyone unaware of the Hero Restoration implosion.

And also Flake didn't know about the DOJ link. https://justice.oregon.gov/consumercomplaints/ I pointed him to it. A lot of good information gets buried in this board and is hard to find. The in-fighting only makes it more difficult for everyone just hearing about this situation. It is a lot to unpack.

Ok - I met with one of them via Zoom. He seemed legit. I could be wrong - but what's the difference? I've emailed Randy and his picture is different than Cantina. *yeah, I know this doesn't mean anything. They wanted to meet via Zoom to clear things up. If anyone wants to try and build trust, I think that would be a good first step. Again, us fighting each other is only beneficial for the one who started this mess. "He ro who shall not be named..."

Hey also - you mentioned way back when about the other thread getting locked. And you predicted this would happen (more people out there looking for answers) and here we are. My impression of Cantina is that he is just another collector who got burned and is afraid to trust anyone after what Mike D. pulled. I've been told by Cantina that Flake (Randy) works for him. So he was managing the board chat. Again, I don't really care if they had any ulterior motive or not. They did not ask me for money, and were not looking to represent anyone. They just wanted to pool resources to get Hero, since it would be more cost effective. I let them know if we hired counsel I would need to meet them in person or at a minimum via Zoom and ensure they are a reputable law firm. The focus is and has always been on getting some justice for those burned by Hero. * Yes - I will be running for president soon. * Let's just give everyone a break. I doubt Mike has anyone trying to manipulate things at this point and could care less. He's filed Bankruptcy and closed up shop (other than ebay possibly). Personally I don't fear him, my book is already gone, so I have no chance of him sending it back. Feel free to DM me, I'll talk to anyone who wants to try and make things right.

Thanks Mike - I think the in-fighting doesn't help here.

*sigh*

Some big boy keys in this picture.

I have nothing against Oregon for the record - never been there, but I"m sure it is nice - judging from photos.