Speaking of grading companies

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Frank A

Here we go again. I remember years ago when gai came into the market, many many people jumped to their service. They had the best grader in the business. Now they are called a non reputable grader. Why? Are the other grading co. more reputable? Is a company who would grade a suposed trimed Wagner card reputable? What is the % of cards misgraded by each company? None of you know! There always seems to be a witch hunt on this site. I don't own that card nor do I have anything to do with GA, but I think that card is good. Frank

No witch hunt Frank but certainly some ignorant people. If you had a 40k card would you have it in a holder that wouldn't bring 19k? If you think the card is good then you should buy it because I guarantee you it would bring a lot more in a PSA, SGC or BVG holder. The reason people dis on GAI is because their grading sucks.

[Jaybird]

Originally Posted by Leon

No witch hunt Frank but certainly some ignorant people. If you had a 40k card would you have it in a holder that wouldn't bring 19k? If you think the card is good then you should buy it because I guarantee you it would bring a lot more in a PSA, SGC or BVG holder. The reason people dis on GAI is because their grading sucks.

tell us what you really think

[BleedinBlue]

Originally Posted by Leon

The reason people dis on GAI is because their grading sucks.

I'm just guessing GAI won't be advertising on this site anytime soon...

[RobertGT]

Here is what the seller says about his card in response to my question. Does not exactly inspire confidence:

Hi,
Interested in this card. Do you guarantee the card is not trimmed? Will you refund my money if it comes back trimmed from PSA or SGC?
Thanks,
Rob

just got the card.sorry cant guarantee anything i dont own that will fall on global authority,but i will be sending it to psa soon for a look at this point if they cross it we can talk . thanks for looking

- justballin3

[terjung]

Looks to have sold at least twice at public auction. REA gave the opinion that the card was trimmed when writing it up for their auction in 2008.

Graded NM-MT 8 by Global Authority. This is a very attractive highly graded example of one of the four classic poses of Ty Cobb from the T206 White Borders series. The T206 Ty Cobb “bat off shoulder” pose is one of the most popular of all T206s, and one of the most highly regarded of all Cobb cards. This example has a particularly bold image, which really "jumps" from the card, and extremely vibrant colors. In our opinion, this card has been trimmed, though someone else could have a different opinion. Perfectly centered. This is very sharp-looking card; extremely clean, both front and back, with four razor-sharp corners. Sweet Caporal advertising on the reverse. Our consignor paid $3,700 for this card at auction a couple years ago (in 2010). The SMR value for a PSA NM-MT 8 is $17,500. Reserve $1,000. Estimate (open).

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/.../2012/208.html

Sold in REA 2008 for $2,252
Sold in Mile High 2012 for $3,796.10

[Leon]

I would probably go with REA's analysis on this one. I mainly wanted to see the confidence level in GAI nowadays. That being said ALL of the grading companies make mistakes and I understand this was only one graded card by GAI (albeit a high profile one). It's just a matter of who you trust most and what you prefer as far as grading goes. As I have said many times, I have a ton of cards graded (almost all of my fairly expensive ones) and a ton not graded. I like 'em both ways. At the end of the day I collect cards and not plastic or a number on a label (not that there is anything wrong with collecting those things). Thanks to all who voted...And something tells me the Cobby in the 8 holder won't bring near the asking price, but who knows??