How does this happen?

[sreader3]

1972 Topps Clemente In Action auto authenticated “in person” by GAI which was founded over 30 years after Clemente died. Sells for $650 on a BIN. The only way this could even possibly make sense is if the auto was from the authenticator’s personal collection, I suppose.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12546576007...Bk9SR5KEzOXVYA

[tazdmb]

GAI would certify a signed 2023 Roberto Clemente card if you pay them enough.

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by sreader3

1972 Topps Clemente In Action auto authenticated “in person” by GAI which was founded over 30 years after Clemente died. Sells for $650 on a BIN. The only way this could even possibly make sense is if the auto was from the authenticator’s personal collection, I suppose.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12546576007...Bk9SR5KEzOXVYA

That's hysterical and pathetic! I am going to actually call the number and ask them tomorrow.

[sreader3]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

That's hysterical and pathetic! I am going to actually call the number and ask them tomorrow.

Please report back. Inquiring minds want to know.

[earlywynnfan]

Talked to Steve Sipe, who runs the "new" Global company. This is from the old one, but he has their database. Shocker, it's a forged holo and cert.

[sreader3]

Thanks for the follow-up. That makes sense.