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GAI to PSA cross

CubbyCubby Posts: 2,096 ✭
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I know this topic has come up before, but would like to hear recent stories of GAI to PSA crossovers. (Cracked, out of GAI holders)


BTW: Cubby=Cub Fan

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  • BigtimeBowmanfanBigtimeBowmanfan Posts: 191
    cubby



    I have cracked out 6 in the past year and overall it has been good. If i remember correctly i cracked all 7.5's and 2 went to a 7, 1 to a 6 and 3 went 8.


    Scott

    T206's are always being bought.


    aloof1003@comcast.net
  • downgoesfrazierdowngoesfrazier Posts: 1,515 ✭✭
    Most recently my GAI 9 Jim Lonborg came back PSA 10 and my GAI 9 Jose Cruz came back PSA 10. I only cracked two and did quite well. The CARD of course was the same, but the flip changed its complexion. The Cruz was GEM to begin with and was poorly graded by GAI. The Lonborg was and is a MINT card. There is nothing special about it that should have accounted for the PSA 10. It belongs in a 9 holder. It was on a volume submission through a dealer--hence the random 10.

    dgf
  • smallstockssmallstocks Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭✭
    When you guys "crack" a card, do you actually remove it and submit it raw or you submit it in the prior holder and ask for a cross grade?

    Mike

    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • BigtimeBowmanfanBigtimeBowmanfan Posts: 191
    Ha Ha,

    No really i have never heard of a good result with psa doing it that way. You really need to crack it out.( Especially GAI)image
    Scott

    T206's are always being bought.


    aloof1003@comcast.net
  • MarkLeeMarkLee Posts: 100
    What is the recommended technique for busting a card out of a slab without damaging it?
    Mark
    "Pete Rose would walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball." - Sparky Anderson
  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭


    << <i>What is the recommended technique for busting a card out of a slab without damaging it? >>



    Mark:

    Search the forums for more information. In some sense, it depends on the holder. The best choice usually involves a Dremel.
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.
  • rman444rman444 Posts: 25
    A friend of mine recently submitted a GAI 6 52 Pafko for slab review and it was crossed to a PSA 6.
  • bsfastballbsfastball Posts: 455 ✭
    The only three cards I've crossed in-slab came back same or higher grades:

    BGS 8.5 = PSA 9
    BGS 8.5 Raw Card Review = PSA 9
    BGS 9.5 = PSA 10

    I would be interested in seeing how GAI in-slab would go.
  • EagleEyeKidEagleEyeKid Posts: 4,496 ✭✭
    Why is it when people send in their GAI cards still in the holder for crossover having it come back
    evid of trimming or whatever from past threads? Is it because PSA hates GAI? Card looks weird or
    smaller in that black insert?

    I know the consensus (also from past threads) regarding this topic is to crack out and send it to PSA
    and it always seems good. I've had 14 GAI 9's that I've crossed over to PSA in raw form. Those went
    to PSA on 3 different submissions mixed in with my other stuff. 10 10s, and 4 9s were the results from
    those 14. Occasionally, I would pick up GAI 9s if they look that good to me and crack them out and
    resubmit.
  • onlychildonlychild Posts: 312 ✭
    My recent experience and an experiment with sending a slabbed card for cross-over. BVG 8.5 = PSA 7. Not really too happy with the result.
  • CubbyCubby Posts: 2,096 ✭
    Thanx for the replies - Looks like I'll be buying a few GAI cards soon.


    BTW: Cubby=Cub Fan
  • DaBigHurtDaBigHurt Posts: 1,066 ✭✭


    << <i>Thanx for the replies - Looks like I'll be buying a few GAI cards soon. >>



    I strongly urge you to reconsider. You're taking a very big risk. The cards that you buy from GAI has a very good chance of being trimmed or even worst. If you want high grade PSA cards, why mess around with the amateurs like GAI/BGS, etc? Go right to the source and buy PSA graded cards!

    If you want a big mac, you don't go to Burger King for a whopper, do you?

    Do what over 8 million people have already done. Support PSA! and God bless America! image
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    GO MARLINS! Home of the best fans in baseball!!
  • BigtimeBowmanfanBigtimeBowmanfan Posts: 191
    Where's the kool aid ?

    I really can't believe you think this (dabighurt ). I mean come on the competition is great for us as collectors. It assure's us a quality product from all involved and give's us the power to choose one or the other. I in no way would say that PSA is a second tier company or any other that you mentioned. I happen to like PSA and GAI. I believe they do a very similar jog when it come's to there grade's. Where i do give GAI the edge (at least for now ) is in the customer service dept. I can call with any concern's and speak to Steve or Mike directly or get a direct response within a day.

    As far as i'm concerned they are both top notch, But am bothered when you see people blindly follow and knock other's for know real reason other than to curry favor. We all know them at our job's. DON'T WE.image

    Scott

    T206's are always being bought.


    aloof1003@comcast.net
  • kobykoby Posts: 1,699 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Thanx for the replies - Looks like I'll be buying a few GAI cards soon. >>



    I strongly urge you to reconsider. You're taking a very big risk. The cards that you buy from GAI has a very good chance of being trimmed or even worst. If you want high grade PSA cards, why mess around with the amateurs like GAI/BGS, etc? Go right to the source and buy PSA graded cards!

    If you want a big mac, you don't go to Burger King for a whopper, do you?

    Do what over 8 million people have already done. Support PSA! and God bless America! image >>



    image

    God bless America, indeed!
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ughhh where is a BARF BAG when you need one ......

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • goudeygoldgoudeygold Posts: 701 ✭
    dabighurt is a to a fault PSA pumper. PSA is great, but GAI and SGC are seemingly increasing their marketshare esp with pre-war. so do what cha like I guess. GAI/SGC doesn't bother me, OR many of the big dealers and auction houses.

    GG
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