Opinions on crossover potential

slum22

Hey everyone, just wanted to get some opinions on the chances that this card is authentic and what grade it may get through PSA. I know it's hard to tell with just this scan but I don't own this card yet I am just debating an offer on it. I know GAI doesn't have a great reputation but if the card is legitimate and unaltered and could garner even a PSA 6 I think it is worth the purchase for the offer that I have on it. Obviously a PSA 7 would be a no brainer than for me. The more opinions the better, so please post yours. Thanks,

Steve

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1961-Fleer-GAI-7-or-PSA-6-3-Elgin-Baylor-Rookie-Los-Angeles-Lakers-Card-NBA-NM-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/mCYAAMXQfj9SNNQa/$T2eC16d,!yMFIcDE(zovBSNNQZoyrg~~60_12.JPG

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brianwintersfan

Stingray

Not familiar with 61 BSK, but is it supposed to have the stripe above the blue on the back side??

slum22

Yes that is normal for centering with this issue. I have about 38 of these already slabbed in PSA and I think that is actually a sign of good vertical centering if that stripe is there. Someone can correct me if I am wrong about that.

jay0791

Stripe is normal.
Card looks unaltered which would be the most odvious possibility with gai.

Centering is a big time issue with 61 fleer.

Card wouldn't get a 7 but maybe a 6 on a good day.

You are in possible negative qualifier oc territory on ths card.

DetroitSquirreL

I find GAI card grading a little lax. I agree with jay...probably a 6... but thats also just going by a pic

NOTE: yes, the l to r is a bit off, might not get a qualifier but may drop the grade down 2 grades

MrNearMint

Psa 6

slum22

Thanks for your opinions. I ended up buying the card with a Best Offer on eBay. The seller does offer returns so if it doesn't look like it could get at least a 6 then I may end up returning. If it looks good I will end up cracking it from the case and get a better look then. I am not too worried about the centering. I am not looking for an 8 or 9, just a 6 or 7. Granted the card is being held at a slight tilt that minimizes the R/L centering but I have seen cards with worse centering get 7's NQ. I think it has a good shot of not getting a qualifier. I will post scans of the cracked card before I sub and post results when I get them. Thanks everyone for your contributions so far. If anyone has any opinions please chime in too.

Steve

californiacards3

Slum

I think six as well get youself a 10x Konus loop and you can tell

likely 6

Good Luck

Barry