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Old 11-27-2003, 08:54 PM
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Posted By: TBob

Having sent several packages in to GAI for grading in the past 2 months, I can state that GAI, while still my grading company of choice, has really been tough on grading caramel cards. I like the fact they seem to be consistent but wow, they are just as brutal as SGC now. Cards grading VG with no creases and no appreciable rounding compare very favorably with PSA 5s I've seen recently on ebay.

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Old 11-27-2003, 10:40 PM
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Bob,

Funny that you should write this… Some of my critics think that I use GAI because they are easier graders. The way that I look at it is that PSA has become way too soft. SGC and GAI have been tough in contrast. I think that they are far more accurate and consistent and are maintaining a grading standard.

For that reason there is far more value in a card graded by them over any of the other services. When I buy for my collection those are the two holders that I look for.

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Old 11-27-2003, 11:34 PM
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SGC is just STUPID tough for no reason at all, I'll never get them...I may not submit to them but I'll keep buying their cards.

I find it best to just trim the cards to your desired grade (or buying trimmed cards already so you don't have to do any work), then submit them to PSA and maximize your profit potential

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I remember not so too long ago Bob was shucking those entombed cards like corn before a 4th of July picnic.

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Old 11-28-2003, 08:54 AM
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I still don't like the whole grading business/idea but they provide a safe (?) way to store otherwise fragile pieces of cardboard. I have entombed all my E94s and have started entombing many of my older scarce cards like 1909 Obaks, 1910 Obaks Series of 150 and the E98 set. The rest I'll leave alone. Bottom line is I am still buying cards, not holders, and don't pay as much attention to the grades assigned on the labels as many.
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I find it best to just trim the cards to your desired grade (or buying trimmed cards already so you don't have to do any work), then submit them to PSA and maximize your profit potential

So Quan, does this mean that I should take a closer look at those PSA graded cards that I bought from you?

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check any of them EXCEPT the e90-1 Lajoie

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Old 12-05-2003, 08:04 PM
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That is the only one that I checked and that is why I am now asking.

Anyone need an E90-1 Lajoie in a PSA holder? They really are morons over there.

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