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E-Mail Address |
MOTL UserName (Refs) |
Date Added |
Deal Type |
Deal Value |
| 5 | 76junkie@gmail.com | whocares (435) | 03/20/2003 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent trader. I would be happy to trade with Val again. |
| 5 | abracadabra@visto.com | | 06/15/2001 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Trades fairly and taught me the value of some cards. |
| 5 | account-hacked-and-locked@magictraders.com | syblast (41) | 12/03/2000 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: A+ |
| 5 | adam@rood.us | Dark_Alliance13 (58) | 06/15/2001 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
Comments: Great trader. Recieved cards quickly. Easy to deal with (At that time ) |
| 5 | ajvideog@gmail.com | 2cool4u (121) | 05/18/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Fast and friendly. A+++ trader! |
| 5 | akarius@gmail.com | Akarius (204) | 03/24/2007 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great seller. Cards well protected. A+ |
| 5 | akloring@gmail.com | lgodlyone (79) | 03/06/2003 | Traded | > $100 |
| Comments: Excellent trader, I've had the pleasure to meet in person. Short, but sweet :-P |
| 5 | andras@hex.hu | ethato (67) | 08/17/2005 | Bought | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Trade went perfectly, without any problems. Lightning fast delivery! .... Jó kedvvel, bőséggel |
| 5 | anthonyadair1@gmail.com | anthony (129) | 11/07/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: A+++,she sent me 4 cool looking hull breaches..thnaks~ |
| 5 | ashipman@cfl.rr.com | shippy1 (57) | 03/18/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent trader |
| 5 | atisu@su.co.hu | atisu (5) | 08/09/2005 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent seller! |
| 5 | bballpro21@yahoo.com | TheProfessor (31) | 09/21/2005 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Great Trade, one of the best people I've traded with. Thanks! |
| 5 | bingomck@gmail.com | underworld dreams (226) | 05/16/2001 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: A+ |
| 5 | blackearth@tds.net | Flanders (137) | 02/04/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Cards sent promptly, well protected and in condition promised. Thanks. |
| 5 | boltbait@hotmail.com | BoltBait (63) | 05/14/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Cards came quickly, wrapped in *signed* top loaders! Thanks |
| 4 | brainded74@aol.com | Butt Goblin 77 (7) | 07/10/2000 | | |
| Comments: Sent INCREDIBLY fast, good timing, and a great simulsender.. RECOMMENDED |
| 5 | buffness4@yahoo.com | buffness4 (222) | 11/08/2000 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Superb trader! She took the extra effort to tape the envelope from front to back to make sure the cards came perfect. Recommended! |
| 5 | cab5616@hotmail.com | Cab (119) | 09/07/2005 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Awesome to deal with! Asian Quirion Dryads are soooo hot!!!!!!!! |
| 4 | calebdonnelly@yahoo.com | Caleb (36) | 03/21/2001 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Good trader. |
| 5 | chaoshamster@yahoo.com | Dras (14) | 03/06/2001 | Bought | < $5 |
| Comments: Very fast and efficient... would trade again! |
| 5 | chichu06@gmail.com | ProjectJustice (61) | 06/13/2003 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: thanks |
| 5 | clanmackay@mcgees.org | clanmackay (124) | 11/13/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Fantastic trader, couldn't be happier. Threw in a rare because a Mint card she offered was only NM+. |
| 4 | cliff2@hotmail.com | Cliff (242) | 08/08/2000 | | |
| Comments: One of the best traders I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Sent the cards fast, in good condition and well packaged. Highly recommended! |
| 5 | crimpedmiscut@gmail.com | Tha Gunslinga (1563) | 06/26/2004 | Traded | < $5 |
Comments: Thanks. I feel privileged to trade with the Goddess of Magic.  |
| 5 | cronoclone13@yahoo.com | Blight (6) | 05/21/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: great trader highly recommend |
| 4 | crovax316_2000@yahoo.com | | 07/10/2000 | | |
| Comments: Good Trader |
| 5 | cyclonus23@sbcglobal.net | cyclonus23 (Banned) | 03/19/2007 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: great communication+friendliness+shipping speed and care=1 damn good trader.A+ |
| 5 | dannibal@magictraders.com | Dannibal (402) | 02/18/2003 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
Comments: Oh my God(dess)!  |
| 5 | darkaltar@gmail.com | darkaltarer (3) | 02/26/2007 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Extremely fast, great communication, great packaging, couldn't ask for more will trade again!!!! |
| 4 | darthpaledim@hotmail.com | gar (283) | 07/10/2000 | | |
| Comments: Good trader, pleasure to deal with, thanks for trading! |
| 5 | davidbosawritings@gmail.com | Jewy33 (66) | 03/31/2003 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: Greater Trader!!! A+++ Would Love to deal with again sometime soon!!! |
| 5 | davidwieland@gmail.com | potm (78) | 12/23/2002 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: The only true goddess in Magic.. Thanks for an amazingly smooth transaction in the most chaotic season of the year-- X-mas! |
| 5 | dicksonli@andickson.com | tf (Banned) | 10/18/2005 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Great trade and will trade again |
| 5 | evilempire22@yahoo.com | evilempire22 (822) | 01/06/2007 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: Great trader! Sent fast & well-packaged with great communication! A++ |
| 5 | extraaccountdeleteme@magictraders.com | | 04/03/2003 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | fangolaxe@yahoo.com | Foofmonger (2) | 11/03/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | gloriasn@gmail.com | Mr.Volrath (Banned) | 05/06/2005 | Sold | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | greg.kraigher@gmail.com | ifh (221) | 09/12/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | grimdog73@hotmail.com | grimdog73 (19) | 05/07/2003 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great communication, smooth deal. Fast turnaround. Highly recommended. A+++ |
| 5 | ihateworking@gmail.com | Ihateworking (145) | 06/10/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Smooth and perfect, another good ohio motler.Thanks! |
| 5 | ironman@maltanet.net.mt | | 05/11/2001 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Excellently packaged and sent fast, recommended |
| 5 | jabillion@hotmail.com | Dotzcom13 (17) | 04/02/2004 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Willingly and quickly replaced a lost card. Cool throwin. thanks a+++++ |
| 5 | jadecloud@aol.com | xkin (794) | 03/18/2001 | Bought | < $5 |
| Comments: Excellent Trader. Cards Arrived Very Fast And In Great Condition. A+++++ |
| 5 | jalilx13@hotmail.com | jalil69 (Banned) | 06/30/2004 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great trader! |
| 5 | japanimation@theinbox.org | takoyaki (28) | 11/07/2000 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Fast shipping excellent trader, will trade again! |
| 5 | jareddunigan@yahoo.com | NightDog (54) | 03/18/2002 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Trade with the Goddess of Magic, or feel her mighty wrath. very good person to trade with, not to mention being great to talk to on AIM |
| 5 | jazaray@magictraders.com | Jazaray (92) | 06/30/2004 | Sold | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: This trade was sooo SMOOTH! I will DEFINATELY deal with this gal again! |
| 5 | jchriddy@gmail.com | Master (54) | 10/10/2001 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: s00per trader.... but i will not become a slave. |
| 5 | jeremyferebee@yahoo.com | cloud1094 (8) | 01/28/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: great trader...everything was packaged nicely. highly recommended. |
| 5 | jf.denault@impacts.ca | The Specialist (215) | 06/16/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | jfigscribe@gmail.com | churlish moldwarp (137) | 07/28/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: She reigns with a benevolent heart and a pleasant personality. And good packaging. |
| 5 | joey5542001@yahoo.com | Joey571 (10) | 11/29/2000 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Not bad. Would trade with her again. Oh, and she was quick, extremely so. [Updated 06/10/2001] |
| 5 | jojocards@hotmail.com | Big Fat Stu (Banned) | 10/27/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Hey, what can I say? Super smooth transaction! Would trade with again. Thanks!! |
| 5 | juic.e@hotmail.com | crazyturk (0) | 04/03/2003 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Trade went really smooth! And her signed Cephlid Vandal is AWESOME!! |
| 5 | jujusieber@hotmail.com | helper monkey (230) | 06/16/2005 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: Great trader, one of the best. Went out of her way to find cards for me. |
| 5 | kahygy@aol.com | Angel Lord (33) | 05/05/2003 | Bought | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: She is my favorite trader, on top of being a great trader she is sexy as hell. A+++++++++ |
| 5 | katnight6@msn.com | katnight (1) | 02/09/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: A good trader |
| 5 | killablades@hotmail.com | CrazyDragon (39) | 11/17/2000 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: excellent trader. hope to trade with again. |
| 5 | kj1000@email.msn.com | kj1000 (354) | 12/03/2000 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Very nice person to deal with. Cards were in great condition. A+ trader |
| 4 | koreldar@tampabay.rr.com | Psycho_Killer (5) | 07/04/2000 | | |
| Comments: Very fast. and friendly |
| 5 | ktwentworth@hotmail.com | Aphrodite (18) | 12/06/2002 | Sold | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Great gal! Was complient! |
| 4 | la3jii@ameritech.net | | 07/10/2000 | | |
| 5 | leopard_geckos@hotmail.com | Bigbadbrad (110) | 05/03/2005 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: Great trader highly recommended |
| 4 | leshrac@magictraders.com | Leshrac (41) | 06/11/2003 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Traded for a MOTL T-shirt. |
| 5 | linodemasi@hotmail.com | lmdemasi (99) | 04/22/2003 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: No problems |
| 4 | little_green_monster@angelfire.com | | 07/05/2000 | | |
| Comments: Good trading with her. we traded like $100 dollars worth of stuff a few times. dependable. =) |
| 5 | loafing.giant@verizon.net | Chris Mills (115) | 05/05/2005 | Sold | $20 - $50 |
| 5 | lordlark@neo.rr.com | DMFARMERLSW (147) | 01/15/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Have traded with on numerous occasions. Ecellent trader. [Updated 01/29/2001] |
| 5 | m8hall@gmail.com | porkchop (12) | 03/22/2003 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: She's easy to trade with and I hope to trade with her agian. |
| 5 | magic_styler@hotmail.com | The Magic Dude (90) | 05/16/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
Comments: Great trader! Cards arrived in a timely manner, well packaged and in expected condition! A++  |
| 5 | matt.lanaro@hotmail.com | Techno (207) | 11/10/2005 | Bought | < $5 |
| 5 | mattg1183@yahoo.com | matt3882 (43) | 05/21/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: excellent trader. sent quickly, cards in good condition. would trade with again. |
| 5 | mchollaar@gmail.com | Archreaper (75) | 07/20/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Nice quick trader. Thanks! |
| 5 | mckizz@gmail.com | SMC_80 (48) | 06/09/2001 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Great trader... kept in touch/contact. |
| 5 | mezzanine1978@yahoo.com | Mezzanine (123) | 03/23/2007 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Val's awesome, trade with her or you're not cool at all! |
| 5 | michaelrdevries@gmail.com | MyKoL (28) | 08/04/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Cards arrived fast! and good packed! A+++ trade with her she is just great! |
| 5 | mikephovan@home.com | caretaker (1) | 11/06/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Your trading generosity is second only to your friendship :-) |
| 4 | minijay_2000@yahoo.com | | 07/04/2000 | | |
| 5 | monkeyspanknumber102@hotmail.com | monkeyspanknumber102 (50) | 05/20/2001 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Goes above and beyond, going to trade with some'ore! |
| 4 | moonflaker@aol.com | bucket o gix (82) | 07/15/2000 | | |
| Comments: excellent, highly recommended |
| 5 | morphidiancore07@aol.com | nemisis (Banned) | 11/05/2001 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Great trader! |
| 5 | mr2greg@gmail.com | RathiDragon13 (17) | 08/23/2001 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: card for card...packaged good...very great trader...the only goddess of magic!! |
| 5 | mrmagoo_007ca@hotmail.com | Black will be Back (Banned) | 10/11/2005 | Other | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Bought non MTG from Val, Great Sale Everything went Awesome |
| 5 | nathan1514@gmail.com | TheGuyWhoIsMe (133) | 04/09/2007 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | nathandta@hotmail.com | dta316 (41) | 05/07/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great Trader. Great card. Hope to trade with again. |
| 5 | ninthsphere@hotmail.com | moxdiamd (246) | 09/10/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
Comments: Great! THANKS!!
Response: This guy is one of THE BEST traders out here in MOTL-land! |
| 5 | nodnarb1@juno.com | moontechna (Banned) | 11/22/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: A+ |
| 5 | noklebye@hotmail.com | a gentleman (119) | 10/27/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Cards arrieved well protected, and in the condition stated. |
| 5 | notherdupeaccttodelete@magictraders.com | Wisemuff (7) | 03/05/2002 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Great person to tade with. Packaged cards nice and they arrived here fast. A+++ |
| 5 | notkmad@hotmail.com | Thrash Golem (Banned) | 01/23/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: yaaay for Kobolds! |
| 5 | nukemoose@hotmail.com | NukeMoose (119) | 07/28/2001 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: Fast and Very Friendly!! A++ |
| 5 | obsceneeldar@aol.com | Thauma (Banned) | 11/25/2001 | Traded | $20 - $50 |
| Comments: Great trader. Super nice, Sent cards fast and protected A++++++ |
| 5 | ohioredbuck@yahoo.com | OhioRedBuck (Banned) | 04/21/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great Trader, very fast shipment of cards. Highly recomended. |
| 5 | peteyweebles@excite.com | PeteyWeebles (97) | 03/18/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great package and the cards came quick!!! Trade with her but stand your ground on your favorite pie!!! |
| 5 | pinky_ion@hotmail.com | Pinky (68) | 07/15/2000 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great Trader! Wouldn't hesitate to trade with her again! A+++ [Updated 07/16/2001] |
| 5 | pnjkielec@email.msn.com | | 03/18/2001 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great Trader!!! |
| 4 | princessgrasshopper@yahoo.com | | 07/02/2000 | | |
| Comments: yay! she mail quickly! and she sweet, too. ^_^ i give A+++++++ |
| 5 | psycho_symptoms@go.com | AngelicDeath666 (Banned) | 01/27/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great trader.. will definately trade with again! |
| 5 | psykobear@yahoo.com | Urborg Shambler (Banned) | 05/10/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent trader I go the cards very quick and I recommend her to any one who is willing to trade |
| 5 | redboxer27@yahoo.com | ForTheStuff (100) | 05/14/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: great packaging and quick shipment |
| 5 | redhuntingcap@yahoo.com | redhuntingcap (25) | 03/19/2001 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: great seller and trader. super friendly. cards came super fast. A+ |
| 5 | redman.christoher@yahoo.com | creamedcorn (422) | 11/19/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: hope to deal with again |
| 5 | rehsa15@yahoo.com | Sharkey (342) | 10/25/2004 | Sold | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great person to deal with. Polite and prompt emails. Thanks! |
| 5 | rhino__007@hotmail.com | rhino (Banned) | 11/29/2000 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: A+++ |
| 5 | rossettu@onid.orst.edu | STAT1C_X (228) | 05/05/2003 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Shes the Goddess of Magic, how much better can it get? |
| 5 | ryan.j.moody@maine.edu | ballisticbuddha (28) | 04/15/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | samuelrjohnson@gmail.com | mageta,the lion_00 (38) | 06/07/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great trader and I believe I found a H/W bigger than yours lol, jk |
| 5 | scrubbysniff@gmail.com | scrubby (103) | 06/08/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent shipping and promptness. Want to deal with again! |
| 5 | shivan104@hotmail.com | shivan103 (Banned) | 01/14/2001 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: great with e-mail fast sender |
| 5 | shivanfeenix@aol.com | flam flawless (190) | 12/25/2001 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Obviously a great trader. Sent the cards fast and well packaged. (this was before I met her in person) |
| 5 | sniper798@yahoo.com | sniper798 (1) | 04/29/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: She is pleasent to deal with |
| 5 | soulslayerx13@hotmail.com | soulslayer13 (10) | 07/08/2001 | Traded | > $100 |
| Comments: For whoever reads this that is considering trading with this fine woman and then does not should be killed val is the greatest thing to happen to me ever i hope i can trade with her a million times |
| 5 | speevy@mindspring.com | speevy (Banned) | 11/17/2000 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: Good trader, look forward to receiving cards!!! |
| 5 | spfouts2003@yahoo.com | Woolly Spider (110) | 04/30/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great trader cards were well packed I would gladly trade with her any time again A+++ |
| 5 | stasis01@gmail.com | Stasis01 (242) | 02/28/2007 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Great trader!Everything went smoothly as planned!A pleasure to deal with her!Thanks again! |
| 5 | stemplar@rocketmail.com | stemplar206 (423) | 07/26/2005 | Bought | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Cool looking foils. Thanks so much! |
| 5 | stewy@the-lair.com | | 01/13/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: She offerd me more than I requested. |
| 5 | syksyisin@gmail.com | Preacher (73) | 07/12/2004 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Few trades have made me as happy on my MOTL career as this. She really is The Goddess |
| 5 | tapio.viinamaki@pkcgroup.com | Tapio (34) | 02/06/2001 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: Great Trader, Cards came fast and Perfect condition!! A+++ |
| 5 | the.endbringer@gmail.com | Kipkemboi the Pirate (21) | 08/05/2005 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: An excellent MOTLer. Great communication, fast shipping, etc.. |
| 5 | thomas.posthuma@gmail.com | wisknudde (192) | 11/22/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Val is a Superb trader...I won`t hesitate to trade with her again , A+ for this charming Girl |
| 5 | trade180@aol.com | trade180 (39) | 05/21/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: great and fast trader. cards were packaged properly and MINT. A+ |
| 4 | truepercula@hotmail.com | arab (44) | 07/09/2000 | | |
| Comments: Cant wait till next trade! |
| 5 | tugbucket@gmail.com | harbingerofthevoid (412) | 09/14/2001 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: If you don't already know, She's a great trader. |
| 5 | tuta0908@hotmail.com | gaeacradle (827) | 02/27/2001 | Traded | $50 - $100 |
| Comments: great trader, would trade again with her anytime |
| 5 | unrrrrrregmeporfavor@magictraders.com | Wong32 (0) | 06/27/2004 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent Trade!!!! Must Recommend!! A++ |
| 5 | warrior208@hotmail.com | Warrior (Banned) | 10/18/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
Comments: Great trader A+++  |
| 4 | washanhacked?youbethejudge@magictraders.com | HanSolo6385 (220) | 09/21/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Val is A+ |
| 5 | waynegwr@hotmail.com | wayne (381) | 09/20/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent trader, thanks for the toploaders, |
| 5 | weedian@gmail.com | WeedIan (282) | 10/15/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: It was a fun trade. *wink wink nudge nudge* |
| 4 | westwycke@comcast.net | WestWycke (252) | 03/18/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| 5 | wewillcatchyou@hotmail.com | JoshSherman (88) | 06/13/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Fast and very pleasant. Great to deal with! |
| 5 | wileysmagic@hotmail.com | Dr_Tongue (329) | 04/02/2007 | Traded | < $5 |
| 5 | willis1@hotmail.com | Birdman of Paradise (229) | 02/24/2007 | Traded | < $5 |
| Comments: Excellent trader. Fast shipping good communication AAA+++ Will trade with again |
| 5 | wizmagicard@hotmail.com | | 12/04/2000 | Sold | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Great communications |
| 5 | wparsons@ipa.net | | 11/19/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Top-notch trader! Thanks for being patient! |
| 5 | ylanmak@hotmail.com | boelo (8) | 02/28/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Excellent trader, cards received on time, would gladly trade with again!!! |
| 5 | yummy4mytummy@hotmail.com | phildabreu (44) | 03/23/2001 | Traded | $5 - $20 |
| Comments: Good trader. She even put the cards in a nice little case. Hehe, anyways a good trader and communicated very well. |
| 5 | zoltan420@email.com | | 03/12/2001 | Traded | > $100 |
| Comments: Great trader, WILL trade AGAIN |
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