Now I have seen it all with other grading companies

Sportsamerica · January 20, 2010 2:48AM

billwaltonsbeard · January 20, 2010 2:50AM

RGS - Ridiculous Grading Standards?

72skywalker · January 20, 2010 2:51AM

Thses companies have no crediblility. They were probably made by the guy selling the cards. Really, what does it take for you to start your own grading company. just some plastic cases and stickers.

itzagoner · January 20, 2010 2:53AM

Barfvader said that's the most incredible card he's ever seen and offered to outbid any of you wiseguys to get it.

Dboneesq · January 20, 2010 2:57AM

If you think those cards are bad, Check out this other auction he has!!!

onebamafan · January 20, 2010 3:08AM

The guy clearly states that doesn't agree with them ALL being 10's....................how nice of him. ")

bbuckner22 · January 20, 2010 3:15AM

I'm not sure what's worse, putting that slightly OC Clemente into a 10 holder or quality control at Topps in the 70's. That 62 Yankees team card is sweet, as long as you can look past the writing on the front and back.

YogiBerraFan · January 20, 2010 3:21AM

How much do these bogus grading companies charge? Do these sellers ever recoup the fees for the junk they try to sell?

fkw · January 20, 2010 11:05AM

Its well known "RGS GEM MINT 10" doesnt grade the cards they just slab them.

pseudo grading co.

Barfvader · January 20, 2010 11:25AM

<< <i>Barfvader said that's the most incredible card he's ever seen and offered to outbid any of you wiseguys to get it. >>

jcdcubs · January 20, 2010 11:25AM

Check this one GMA grading

Same plastic cases and stickers.

like this.

GMA
PCA
RGS
TMA

and many more I think?

bbuckner22 · January 20, 2010 11:36AM

Did you see the section on their web site where they say you can buy cases and flips and grade your own cards? Maybe PSA should offer the same to keep up with the Jones's.

PROMETHIUS88 · January 20, 2010 12:18PM

GMA Grading is the only company to offer the Grade Your Own Service to the public.

That is the greatest selling point I have ever seen from any company!

My doctor is thinking of offering a similar service.... diagnos/treat your own medical condition! This should drastically help cut down on health care costs!
My barber recently started offering cut your own hair service... he supplies the scissors for only $3.00.
I'm currently waiting for the government's plan. They are considering a print your own money option. They supply the paper for a minimal fee.

Imagine all the possibilities!
Prostitution... do it yourself. Sorry for going there, but I stop at that and let you figure out how that would work!

WeekendHacker · January 20, 2010 12:42PM

Now I have seen it all with other grading companies...............you and me both - not one of those clemente's would be even close to PSA-3. Unbelievable!!!

divecchia · January 20, 2010 12:48PM

Well of course they are all 10's especially if you can grade your own cards...

Donato

nightcrawler729 · January 20, 2010 12:52PM

The testimonials are great too - wonder if those are real people...

GMA Rocks

Muggyman · January 20, 2010 12:59PM

can you give yourself a "really really GEM mint 11?"

PROMETHIUS88 · January 20, 2010 1:01PM

"I received my order literally for days after I sent it. All my cards were packaged properly and graded professionally."

That is an awsome testimonial! When you only get 3 orders per week and you grade all the cards 10, I'm guessing it doesn't take long to get them back!

italianstallionyankees · January 20, 2010 3:13PM

<< <i>The testimonials are great too - wonder if those are real people...

GMA Rocks >>

I am a baseball card dealer. I have 2000 cards a month grated by grading companies. I have used PSA in the past and I have used Beckett. PSA charges me $35 per card, while Beckett charges $21 per card. So you can imagine I was quite surprised to see that GMA grading charges two dollars per card. I contacted your office and spoke with a customer service representative who assured me that the two-dollar per card price was accurate and he guaranteed my satisfaction. Yeah okay I thought. I sent in 300 cards to test your grading service and your guarantee. I received my order literally for days after I sent it. All my cards were packaged properly and graded professionally. I also received a thank you letter with my order that indicated I could have cards graded in the future for a $1.75 a card, when I sent bulk orders. Here’s the best part, my customers have embraced the GMA label and are happy that I provide GMA graded cards for them to purchase. You have revolutionized not only the card grading industry but my business as well. You can expect my 2000 cards a month to be shipped direct to GMA in the future. It is nice to deal with a company that cares about their customers as much as the folks at GMA. I cannot say enough about them. I’ll admit that I was paying $35 a card and $21 a card to the others in the past, but those days are long gone. Thanks for providing the kind of service you do.

Steve Mackey
Nashville, Tennessee

I think I might try to find this cat on facebook and ask him if he needs his head examined ! :0 When in Psa or Bgs history does it costs $35 a card did these people submit one card at a time or are they sending in pre-1900 cards?

bbuckner22 · January 20, 2010 3:39PM

I'm convinced. Quick turn around times, great customer service, $2 a card (WOW), the chance to grade your own cards .....need I go on? I'm switching to GMA or whatever they are called soon. I'm afraid PSA is going to finally figure out I've been scamming them by not paying them $35 a card for so long.

Text I am a baseball card dealer. I have 2000 cards a month grated by grading companies. I have used PSA in the past and I have used Beckett. PSA charges me $35 per card, while Beckett charges $21 per card. So you can imagine I was quite surprised to see that GMA grading charges two dollars per card. I contacted your office and spoke with a customer service representative who assured me that the two-dollar per card price was accurate and he guaranteed my satisfaction. Yeah okay I thought. I sent in 300 cards to test your grading service and your guarantee. I received my order literally for days after I sent it. All my cards were packaged properly and graded professionally. I also received a thank you letter with my order that indicated I could have cards graded in the future for a $1.75 a card, when I sent bulk orders. Here’s the best part, my customers have embraced the GMA label and are happy that I provide GMA graded cards for them to purchase. You have revolutionized not only the card grading industry but my business as well. You can expect my 2000 cards a month to be shipped direct to GMA in the future. It is nice to deal with a company that cares about their customers as much as the folks at GMA. I cannot say enough about them. I’ll admit that I was paying $35 a card and $21 a card to the others in the past, but those days are long gone. Thanks for providing the kind of service you do.

italianstallionyankees · January 20, 2010 4:10PM

<< <i>I'm convinced. Quick turn around times, great customer service, $2 a card (WOW), the chance to grade your own cards .....need I go on? I'm switching to GMA or whatever they are called soon. I'm afraid PSA is going to finally figure out I've been scamming them by not paying them $35 a card for so long.

Text I am a baseball card dealer. I have 2000 cards a month grated by grading companies. I have used PSA in the past and I have used Beckett. PSA charges me $35 per card, while Beckett charges $21 per card. So you can imagine I was quite surprised to see that GMA grading charges two dollars per card. I contacted your office and spoke with a customer service representative who assured me that the two-dollar per card price was accurate and he guaranteed my satisfaction. Yeah okay I thought. I sent in 300 cards to test your grading service and your guarantee. I received my order literally for days after I sent it. All my cards were packaged properly and graded professionally. I also received a thank you letter with my order that indicated I could have cards graded in the future for a $1.75 a card, when I sent bulk orders. Here’s the best part, my customers have embraced the GMA label and are happy that I provide GMA graded cards for them to purchase. You have revolutionized not only the card grading industry but my business as well. You can expect my 2000 cards a month to be shipped direct to GMA in the future. It is nice to deal with a company that cares about their customers as much as the folks at GMA. I cannot say enough about them. I’ll admit that I was paying $35 a card and $21 a card to the others in the past, but those days are long gone. Thanks for providing the kind of service you do. >>

I believe one of my first post on these boards was Gma related. I jokingly said how I think everyone needs to sub junk wax rookies to Gma.
$21 a card for Beckett $35 for psa? I wouldn't give them one cent for telling lies to people! Gma is the starter company of the famous Tma graders, Rgs, Pca and many other services get orders of slabs from them! What I would like to know is who actually is involved in this practice of slabbing everything imaginable a gem mint 10? What do these bottom feeders look like ??

italianstallionyankees · January 20, 2010 4:28PM

<< <i><a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-4-1973-Topps-Roberto-Clemente-Graded-Gem-Mint-10_W0QQitemZ260540650189QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Baseball?hash=item3ca96ed2cd" target=blank>WOW Look at Bottom Left!</A> >>

This guy also likes to shill Bid his auctions! lot of 4 slabbed gems of Roberto Clemente
4 graded 10 1973 Topps Roberto clemente $18.50
lot of 4 slabbed gems of Roberto Clemente same auction
Same lot sold for $22.50

1962 Topps yankees team card! .99 cents and now it is bin/obo $49.99

Does anyone seriously think that actual people are bidding on these cards that high?
The large lot I placed a bid on I planned to win it so I can list all the cards on my ebay account in raw form and send all his flips back so he can re-use them

lol

jcdcubs · January 21, 2010 5:57AM

GMA is very cheap but it hard to sell.

People say that PSA fees cost too much. I always wait until monthy special. Like $4.50 per card was awsome. I would not pay $7.00 per card.

MBMiller25 · January 21, 2010 7:41AM

Nice!

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · January 21, 2010 8:03AM

GMA is very cost effective and industry leader in eco friendly products. All of their slabs biodegrate in only 1 year !

Any missing?

Many are out of business

AAA
AAI ( American Authentication Inc)
ADVANCEDGRADING.COM
AGS (Advanced Grading Specialists)
ALL STAR GRADING
ASA (Accugrade Sportscard Authentication)
ASGC (All Star Grading Company)
BCCG (Beckett Collectors Club Grading)
BCG
BEARSTATS GRADING SERVICES
BGS (Beckett Grading Service)
BGUM (Beckett Game Used Memoabilia)
Blue Chip
BRG (Best Rate Grading)
BSVA
BVG (Beckett Vintage Grading
Capital Grading
CCS (Card Collector Services)
CEX (Certified Express)
CGA (Card Grading Authenticators)
CGS (Champs Grading Service)
CLG
Compugrade
CPG (Certified Pro Grading)
CSA (Certified Sports Authentication)
CSC (Sports Card Grading Service)
CSG
CTA
EGS (Express Grading Service)
FGA
FGS (Finest Grading Service)
GAI (Global Authentication Inc.) (Bankrupt)
GAI (Global Authority Inc) (new owners of GAI)
GEM
GEM Elite
GEM-Sports
GGI (Gem Grading Inc.)
GGS (Gem Grading Services)
GMA
GRA
GRADEMYCARDS.COM
GRADING UNLIMITED
IGX
IKON
KSA (Kressler Sports Authentication)
MAJOR LEAGUE GRADING
MAP
MGS (Masters Grading Services)
MGS (Mint Grading Service)
NASA (North American Sportscard Authentication)
PCCG (Pro's Choice Card Graders)
PCG (Professional Card Graders)
PGA (Professional Grading Authority)
PGC (Premier Grading Certification)
PGC (Premier Grading Company -same as above?)
PGC (Pro Grade Certified)
PGI
PGS (Professional Grading Service)
PRE-Grading Service (uses screwdowns)
Premium Sports Grading
PRO (Pro Sports Grading)
PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)
PSA (Pacific Sports Authority)
PSG (Pristine Sportscard Grading)
PTG
RGA
SBC (Superlative Baseball Card Certification)
SCD Sports Collectors Digest (SCD) folded and was sold to Sports Card Direct (SCD)
SGC (Sportscard Guaranty)
SNAGGLETOOTH
SPA (Authenticated)
Sportscard Grading Association
STADIUM CLUB GRADING
SWG (Southwest Card Grading)
TCG
TFA (The Final Authority)
TGA
UGS
USA (Ultimate Sportscard Authority)
VGR (Venture 21)
VGS
VSA
VSG Vanguard
WCG (World Class Grading)

MISC. --

MINT/ROOKIE/BLANK (Looks like PSA flip and a Mini Pre -Tech 'self slab' with locking tabs) Supposed to become Atlas Grading Inc. with a website in 2010

_EagleEyeKid_ · April 12, 2019 3:32PM

Wow, GMA has been around for 9 years? Time flies.

I'm so honored to see my Vanguard on that list LMFAO

lawnmowerman · April 12, 2019 3:40PM

EagleEyeKid said:
Wow, GMA has been around for 9 years? Time flies.

I'm so honored to see my Vanguard on that list LMFAO

Wow that's crazy I didn't realize it was that long. He seems to be doing okay judging from the amount of cards I see on eBay

doubledragon · April 12, 2019 3:49PM

We can grade this card for you, but first we'll have to break your thumbs.

_EagleEyeKid_ · April 12, 2019 6:00PM

I found 2 more active grading company. 5star, and 1stgraded. 1stgraded says they will not grade anything lower than an 8.

1stgraded.com. If you're bored . Their grading scale shows only 3 grades.

doubledragon · April 12, 2019 6:32PM

Will not grade anything lower than an 8. Ladies and gentlemen, I have officially heard it all now.

Now I have seen it all with other grading companies

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