SGC vs. GAI

[Mr. Zipper]

I suggest sharing a photo of the autograph here for opinions before submitting anywhere else.

As others have stated, GAI was credible at one time, but in later years had a terrible reputation. Due to their mass authentication of questionable items in later years, it marred the name and everything in a GAI/GA holder is seen as suspect by many in the community.

[drcy]

GAI was good early on, problematic (to use a euphemism) later on. I'm not sure at what point 2005 would be. It might be in the later good period. I believe Gutierrez went from GAI to PSA in 2005.

GAI is a textbook case in how to ruin a brand name. They even ruined it retroactively backwards to when they were credible.

Duly note that GAI LOAs (not graded cards) when Gutierrez was there will have his name.

[rgurtowski]

Will post a pic tomorrow of the auto'd card

[rgurtowski]

Here's a pic of the card

[rgurtowski]

here's the backside