Joe,
Does the slab label say "First Graded"?
GAI used to put "First Graded" on any card that had the first numerical grade for that card. For example, there would be potentially 10 "First Graded" T206Cobb Red background cards. The "First Graded" text would be listed on each slab for the first card graded a 1, 2, 3, etc (up to 10).
GAI was, at first, a respected TPG but something went really awry. They never approached PRO (another TPG) status for providing numerical grades to trimmed cards but it was obvious something significantly changed at GAI. Then they went down the tubes, in flames.... I think GAI cards probably sell or trade at a discount. I don't think GAI graded reprints as originals but the fact they started to provide numerical grades to trimmed cards didn't help them at all.
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