GAI Has a Bad Flip Design!

CON40

I was just perusing my Mile High Auction catalog (looking at the cards I didn't win!) and I noticed a potentially fatal security flaw with GAI's flip design.

If you just see a scan of a GAI card's front, there is no unique serial number visible. They print in on the back of the flip. If GAI ever takes off as a grader of choice (a distinct possibility), the prevalence of GAI high-grade card scans will be easily available. How long before some unscrupulous fellows start posting these "cards" for auction? And since we are not able to see the serial number for quick validation, there will be no way of telling if a high-grade auction is legit without contacting the seller which is sometimes a "pestering" experience.

Just food for thought and one more thing to watch out for on the bay... hopefully GAI realizes this and will redesign the flip.

curmudgeon

Assuming a scan of the card back is not already part of the auction, ask for one.

packCollector

keith i guess you were bidding on the rookie too don't worry i didn't get it either

34GoudeyCollector

I believe there was a thread on this a few months ago, but can't seem to find it....

Ken

mcastaldi

The biggest problem I have with the GAI holder is that black insert. The LAST thing I want inside my holder is another moving part to rub against the card. SGC holders are equally guilty of this. Sure it makes the white borders stand out - until it chips them by the extra rubbing against the card.

Mike