anyone see the brand new GAI?

[Fred]

It looks like a step backwards. As mentioned previously, the lack of a black matte reduces the eye appeal. I do however like the way GAI placed the labels on the top edge of the card. I'm assuming that hasn't changed. If GAI were smart they would provide a service that PSA or SGC hasn't. They would create the ALT identifier. ALT would indicate ALTERED. That way they could get away with slabbing rebacked OJs and not have to worry about people stating that they are doing something that SGC and PSA wouldn't do (slab rebacked OJs with the AUTH identifier).

I hope one of those grading companies figures this out and creates this new categorey.

[GehrigFan]

To reiterate... BVG distinguishes between "Authentic" and "Altered". "Authentic" indicates an untampered original card that is usually not assigned a numerical grade at the submitter's request, whereas an "Authentic-Altered" grade indicates a card that is real, but somehow doctored.

Mark

Originally Posted by Fred

It looks like a step backwards. As mentioned previously, the lack of a black matte reduces the eye appeal. I do however like the way GAI placed the labels on the top edge of the card. I'm assuming that hasn't changed. If GAI were smart they would provide a service that PSA or SGC hasn't. They would create the ALT identifier. ALT would indicate ALTERED. That way they could get away with slabbing rebacked OJs and not have to worry about people stating that they are doing something that SGC and PSA wouldn't do (slab rebacked OJs with the AUTH identifier).

I hope one of those grading companies figures this out and creates this new categorey.

[rdixon1208]

I also like the flips ok.

[canjond]

My understanding is the new Global Authority continues to have pack grading. While this isn't a new grade (it is GAIs old label), does anyone know who grades this stuff?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1909-19-Sweet-Ca...3A1%7C294%3A50

While dating cigarette packs can be difficult at times, it's pretty obvious that a Sweet Caporal soft pack in celophane cannot possibly date from 1909-1919. How did GAI even come up with this date range? A single tax stamp wasn't even used during this date range!

[Boccabella]

Story on Baker taking over:

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...-division.html

[tbob]

First thing Mike needs to do is to return the black matte backgrounds. I agree with the posters above that the blank, clear holder looks cheap and looks like a homemade slab.

[Rickyy]

I like the overall look but the clear background I don't like...

Ricky Y