My only experience with such fishy stuff was at the National. One dealer had a Bronko for $2500 graded Authentic by GAI. I did not know what Authentic meant, so I purchased a PSA 3 Bronko for $3000. Currently, I believe that a GAI Authentic means trimmed or altered. So if you don't know, then don't buy it.
Running an Ebay store sure takes a lot more time than a person would think!
<< <i>Currently, I believe that a GAI Authentic means trimmed or altered. >>
PSA also has an "authentic" grade for cards that are otherwise altered but real nonetheless. It seems they only do it for exceptional cards such as a '52 Mantle or 1910 Wagner.
doesnt look like a "worn" t206. Maybe it is the card stock or the gloss, maybe uneven surface wear compared to the "rounded corners" Not an expert on these
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My only experience with such fishy stuff was at the National. One dealer had a Bronko for $2500 graded Authentic by GAI. I did not know what Authentic meant, so I purchased a PSA 3 Bronko for $3000. Currently, I believe that a GAI Authentic means trimmed or altered. So if you don't know, then don't buy it.
<< <i>Currently, I believe that a GAI Authentic means trimmed or altered. >>
PSA also has an "authentic" grade for cards that are otherwise altered but real nonetheless. It seems they only do it for exceptional cards such as a '52 Mantle or 1910 Wagner.