Whats with the crazy deals on GAI cards?

[Archive]

Posted By: kirk

I know at this point, and especially with the fiasco of them closing (or not closing) etc... Thats GAI's "stock" is low right now within the hobby, and maybe some of their trust & rep has been tarnished.... But I've been seeing some crazy crazy well below book deals on GAI cards on ebay lately. I just saw a PSA going for just above beckett book value, and a GAI graded the same, going for almost HALF of that.

I've seen it alot lately... GAI cards selling well below book value. Is GAI known for overgrading? I only (as of today) own ONE GAI card, and it's a 7.5. I look at it and see a 7, but regardless, it's no 6!?! It was still sold %50 UNDER book value, and the others on ebay that were PSA 7's went for well OVER book. I don't get it. I'm of course a collector, and the condition of the card itself, and not the slab, is most important.... But I also like to know my investment is intact....

Your thoughts on the subject are very appreciated!
=)

-K