Help with GAI graded T206

[rand1com]

I would leave it in the GAI holder because there is a chance it is fine. I just don't think PSA or SGC would cross it over. However, it might be worth trying.

If you break it out and it is OK, you can submit it to PSA with no problem and they may well grade it an 8 if they have it in hand not in a holder.

GAI was legitimate in the early years as Mike Baker left PSA as the head grader to form GAI with Steve Rocchi who was the President of PSA at the time. He is one of the most respected card graders.

I was originally under the impression that the 1st graded designation referred only to the original 1st card graded by GAI of a specific card but others on this forum have other opinions of what 1st graded means.

Not sure what the crossover fee would be for a card of this value but I assume it would be based on the value of the card in that grade based on the PSA SMR. It would stay in the GAI holder if they failed to cross it but the fee would be the same. SGC fee for crossover may be more reasonable.

Bottom line is if you are a collector, you have a very nice card. If you are looking to sell it, the options are not great in the current holder. Certainly not 6 figure value IMO.

[Luke]

It's trimmed but very nice looking.

[jtq81]

Originally Posted by Luke

It's trimmed but very nice looking.

What/where are you seeing this to make this decision? Serious question.

[JustinD]

I would be hesitant for sure as visually I agree it looks a bit short top to bottom. For something of this value if a direct flip was possible, it would have happened during any sale in the recent past. I hate grading, but I certainly would not leave a minimum of 70k on the table not trying.

[G1911]

As I remember, first graded meant the first copy of that card to get that specific grade. So there can be a first graded GAI 2 Cobb Bat Off, a first graded 5, a first graded 8 etc.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by G1911

As I remember, first graded meant the first copy of that card to get that specific grade. So there can be a first graded GAI 2 Cobb Bat Off, a first graded 5, a first graded 8 etc.

This is correct.

[Luke]

Originally Posted by jtq81

What/where are you seeing this to make this decision? Serious question.

Tiny borders, super sharp corners, sitting in a GAI holder in 2022 are the main three reasons. My gut immediately said trimmed, which means a lot to me as I've handled thousands of t206s and looked at many more scans, but probably doesn't mean much to you I realize. The bottom edge doesn't look straight to me and all of the corners look to be slightly off of 90 degrees, even though the card is not diamond cut.

[jtq81]

Originally Posted by Luke

Tiny borders, super sharp corners, sitting in a GAI holder in 2022 are the main three reasons. My gut immediately said trimmed, which means a lot to me as I've handled thousands of t206s and looked at many more scans, but probably doesn't mean much to you I realize. The bottom edge doesn't look straight to me and all of the corners look to be slightly off of 90 degrees, even though the card is not diamond cut.

Thank you. I really do appreciate you taking the time to explain.