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How does this Psa 9 1975 Topps Johnny Bench compare to my Gai 9?

DavinoDavino Posts: 333 ✭
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PSA 9

GAI 9


I'm sorry, but I can't figure out how to post the images side by side.


Dave


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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭

    Here you go :

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    The PSA card was scanned at a higher dpi which probably accounts for the color being more vivid.

    Also, whenever I see a straight GAI 9, as opposed to a GAI 9.5,
    I think it must be a low end 9 or it would have gotten the half point bump up to a 9.5 ... image

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  • DavinoDavino Posts: 333 ✭
    Thanks, how did you do that?

    Dave
  • ctsoxfanctsoxfan Posts: 6,246 ✭✭
    Neither one has great centering, but for some reason the GAI 9 centering is visually less appealing. Also, I can't tell by the scan, but it looks like the bottom 2 corners (in red) are showing some white on the GAI 9. If that's true, then there is no way that card crosses to a PSA 9.


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  • KnucklesKnuckles Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭
    Yeah I don't know if it's the poor scan or not but I see the white on the bottom left corner on the GAI..
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  • DavinoDavino Posts: 333 ✭
    Here is a darker scan, there is no white!: image
  • jrdolanjrdolan Posts: 2,549 ✭✭
    The PSA 9 looks a smidge sharper to me. If you're thinking of crossing, this is one of those rare cases where I'd leave the card in the GAI holder. That way, they might give the dreaded M/G and refuse to cross, but you don't end up with an 8. I know ... buy the card, not the holder. But if you care at all about cash value, better GAI 9 than PSA 8. Those 1975 PSA 8's have lost value with all the 9's that came into the market.
  • OnlypsahockeyOnlypsahockey Posts: 1,479 ✭✭
    The PSA is an overall better looking card, seems a little better centered T/B. Looks good except for the spot up on the R....Bob
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  • DaBigHurtDaBigHurt Posts: 1,066 ✭✭
    PSA all the way. I doubt that GAI 8 would even cross over to a PSA 7. PSA is much more consistent and strict in their grading.
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  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Dabighurt is a straight shooter. Rarely does he give a biased opinion in terms of Psa grading.
    Therefore, I'd go with the Psa card too!

    aconte
  • jrdolanjrdolan Posts: 2,549 ✭✭


    << <i>Dabighurt is a straight shooter. Rarely does he give a biased opinion in terms of Psa grading. >>


    Absolutely. I want him grading my raw cards!
  • srs1asrs1a Posts: 398 ✭
    3 straight votes for DaBigHurt -- he wins. Good, unbiased advice 24/7
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  • jackstrawjackstraw Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭
    i wouldn't send a used diaper to gai for gradingimage
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  • ctsoxfanctsoxfan Posts: 6,246 ✭✭


    << <i>Dabighurt is a straight shooter. Rarely does he give a biased opinion in terms of Psa grading.
    Therefore, I'd go with the Psa card too!

    aconte >>



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