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GAI Going To A Half Point System

zardoz51zardoz51 Posts: 1,168
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One of my little birds has informed me that Global is going to a half grade system. Probably be rolling as I type this.

I know that we have hashed the subject here in the past but in light of this news (allbeit unsubstantiated at this point), what the general concensus was.
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  • qualitycardsqualitycards Posts: 2,811 ✭✭✭
    Why would they start the half point system at this point. They are a 1 year old company, why not institute it at their inception? Perhaps this is their way of generating more submissions by current customers re-submitting the cards hoping for the extra half point bump. So whats next on the agenda? Maybe next year they can start the tenth of a point upgrade...jay
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  • PhilabusterPhilabuster Posts: 65
    Sounds like Steve's boat has sprung a leak or maybe hit an iceberg after the Bazooka screw up and he's looking for ways to keep it from sinking.
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  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    I can't find anything about the GAI Bazooka incident... anyone?
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  • zardoz51zardoz51 Posts: 1,168
    I don't know about leaking boats as I am nautically challenged, but it does occur to me that a half point system sure helps collectors when their registry is up and running, well at least increases competition for them.
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  • murcerfanmurcerfan Posts: 2,329 ✭✭
    Paul,
    are they adding more half grades than the 4 or five already in place?
    I believe 5.5, 4.5, 3.4, 2.5 and 1.5 were part of the original format, perhaps not.
  • MrKissKissBangBangMrKissKissBangBang Posts: 61 ✭
    Reeks of Beckett - whats next GVAI . . .

    good news for PSA . . .
  • MantlefanMantlefan Posts: 1,079 ✭✭
    Bad idea! Changing horses mid-race never works [except in NJ Senate race].image
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  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    GAI has been out for over a year now -- I think for their long-term success, they need to either get a) a big collector to buy in or b) to have some new innovative ideas really work for them. Without either of those, I think it will ultimately challenge their long-term viability.
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  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    The pack grading should give them at least a small niche and some needed marketing.
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  • KING KELLOGGKING KELLOGG Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭
    Maybe GAI can grade their submissions like Texaco sells gasoline...8 9/10th. Both of which is pretty lame.



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  • downgoesfrazierdowngoesfrazier Posts: 1,515 ✭✭
    Always a fan of the half-point scale. One key advantage of grading is removing some subjectivity. The more exact the process the better. I'm sick of hearing "this is a real high-end 8, etc". I've seen more sliders this year than Sammy Sosa.
  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    Half-point systems do have some merit in certain circumstances.

    However -- if you could find me anyone who could tell the differences between an 8, an 8.5, a 9, a 9.5 and a 10 on any consistent basis would be amazing. Though I can sometimes accept the 8.5 grade -- a split grade between a 9 and 10 borders on ludicrous in my opinion.
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  • downgoesfrazierdowngoesfrazier Posts: 1,515 ✭✭
    Marc,
    Agreed 100%. What the heck is a 9.5??? I've always wondered that one. Did the card stock SMELL funny?
  • murcerfanmurcerfan Posts: 2,329 ✭✭
    what are you guys talking about??
    which grading company has a 9.5? is that a beckett thing?
  • GATOR5GATOR5 Posts: 654 ✭
    Marc,

    Difference between a 9.5 and a 10. I think you answered your own
    question. I think you stated that every 10 has something wrong with
    it in a minor aspect, that is a bgs 9.5. Now a 10 is absolute flawless card.
    You know one you can take to the can day after day and still find nothing..

    Matt

    ps Marc email me I have a couple phillies cards you might like....rmorse@accn.org

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