What exactly is retail fraud? Outright shoplifting is a clear example of retail fraud, but sometimes it's not so clear cut. After a long break, I recently got back into collecting Star Wars action figures. Because of this, I joined a few Facebook ... Continue Reading
Shamans and druids may get axed from ‘Magic: The Gathering’
If you think the inclusion of shamans and druids in Magic: The Gathering is culturally insensitive, I have some good news for you. Maybe. From Wargamer: Magic: The Gathering is considering dropping the shaman and druid creature types, because of the ... Continue Reading
Woman ‘accidentally’ sells expensive Pokémon cards at a yard sale
A Massachusetts woman held a yard sale last month. Included in the items sold were three factory-sealed Pokémon Team Rocket booster boxes belonging to her father. Unbeknownst to her, the Pokémon boxes were worth a lot of money. TCGPlayer currently lists ... Continue Reading
The 2023 Maryland Toy Expo
My wife and I attended the 2023 Maryland Toy Expo yesterday. It's held annually at the Maryland State Fairgrounds located north of Baltimore. We've never been but decided to go this year. There's a monthly regional toy show held in nearby Greencastle, ... Continue Reading
Thou shalt not question the financial wisdom of Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey is a conservative evangelical Christian talk radio host. He specializes in personal finance with a Biblical perspective. Ramsey teaches that debt is not only bad, it's Biblically wrong. He has a seven-step system called the Baby Steps. It's ... Continue Reading
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ will no longer use the term ‘race’
Wizards of the Coast, the company that owns the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, announced it is removing the term "race" from the game. From the D&D Beyond blog: Dungeons & Dragons has a history of evolving to meet the needs of our players ... Continue Reading