Joe, delves into the murky waters of online RPG sales. He shares his concerns about a potentially “scammy”/“bootleggy” listing he found on eBay for the 1978 "Star Trek, Adventure Gaming in the Final Frontier" RPG.

Join this journey through the history of this game, its significance as the first licensed Star Trek RPG, and its connection to Heritage Models and Dave Arneson. He also discusses the game’s evolution into Star Patrol and Starfleet Voyages.

The episode takes a turn as Joe scrutinizes the eBay listing, pointing out discrepancies in the book’s cover, binding, and even the barcode. He questions the legitimacy of the listing, suspecting it to be a print-on-demand version rather than an original 1978 copy.

Joe also explores other listings by the same seller, raising doubts about their authenticity. He invites listeners to share their thoughts on the moral legitimacy of buying such copies and the responsibility of reporting potentially counterfeit items.

This episode is a must-listen for RPG enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in the ethics of online sales. Tune in for an engaging discussion that blends gaming history with contemporary issues.

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