Posted By:
JimBTBob,
If it is not graded by one of the big 3, I would definately crack it out. There is really nothing to lose and I believe it is the only way to get an honest assessment from them.
In my experience, SGC seems to make an honest assessment of cards submitted for crossover and PSA does not. I recently attempted to cross a card from a a GAI 7.5 to PSA with the caveat that I would accept a 7 or better. Aside from 70/30 centering, the card is virtually mint. PSA said that they would give it a 5. I have gone over every milimeter of the card with a 10x loupe and there is no subtle wrinkle or any other problem. This is just a BS unwritten policy in my opinion. They may be harsher on cards in GAI holders than SGC, but I find the attempt utterly worthless. I would not have done it if it were not a card which is part of a set that is already in PSA holders.
Jim B