Global Authentication Inc. (GAI)-Premier Service

Mitochondria

Has anyone tried the "Premier Service" from GAI? If so, what are your thoughts? Does anyone know of new "bells and whistles" from PSA in response to the GAI movement?

Sincerely,

Ron

zardoz51

"....new "bells and whistles" " from PSA?

Yet another example of PSA being reactive as opposed to being proactive.

Not bashing, just pointing out the mechanisms

waitilltheytrytosell

If you drill holes in the right places of a PSA holder they make a pretty nice kazoo.

Mitochondria

I looked at the GAI site because I have some unopened packs I may have graded. I noticed this "Premier Service" that enables collectors to look up "histories" of their encapsulated cards that describe why their cards receive a certain grade; an option we all know that is not currently available with PSA. In addition, I am attracted to the black bordered holders and card info located at the top edge of the holders. I am hopeful that PSA will make some improvements in their grading disclosures as well as their holders.

Ron

carkim

Ron,

Do you have a link to GAI site? I would like to read about their "Premier Service".

Thanks

Carlos

jackstraw

how do you know if the pack wasn't opened at the place were this service was performed? i am not calling anybody a crook but say i mail a 52 pack in, they open it pull the mantle replace it with somthing else encapsulate it and the guarentee is for as long as it's in the gai holder.there is no way to tell, i would keep my packs at home thank you.

Mitochondria

Carkim,

The GAI website is: GAI Website
I am unable to create a link to the Premier service per se. Go to "grading services" on the website and click on details within the Global Premier Membership section.

I would add that until I hear some substantial experiences with this service, I will wait to see if PSA will begin grading or at least authenticating packs. Furthermore, the conversion of slabbed PSA cards to nicer PSA holders would be a service I would pay to have. My two cents.

Ron

PlayBall

Ron,

Stupid as this may sound, I initially picked PSA as my preference for graded cards, solely because of their holders. I like the simple design of the label and the holder, that allows the card to stand out. I've never cared for the shiny labels or black bordered holders. But that's just me.

Does GAI offer different colored holders? I would think that a 1971 Topps card would look pretty lousy in a black holder.

Bernie

acowa

Ron,

Here is what they are referring to as primier service:

GAI


Regards,



Alan

mcastaldi

I would question how Global intends to maintain these services (history and grader chat) if/when their traffic increases to the levels PSA has.

I have a feeling Global is able to offer these services because they are slow enough to do it. Will it still be available when traffic picks up?

Mike

jackstraw

mitochondria,
if i am reading this correctly the service is available to premier members.i believe it costs 70 dollars to be a global premier member. i am not sure if that is yearly or a one time fee?

Mitochondria

Jackstraw,

I'm not sure about the fee either. I agree with the comments regarding the encapsulation of 1971 Topps in black bordered holders. This would not be the most ideal holder for that issue. GAI has a ways to go before it can be regarded as an industry competitor. I'm hopeful that PSA does not rest on its laurels and continues to explore other market opportunites to support its business objectives. I believe that improvements in its vintage card grading sector can be made without compromising the validity/quality of the past.

Ron