My GMA Experiment

swarmee · #1 03-27-2019, 06:32 PM

No, I realize; I was answering the guy above that didn't know who they were. Some of the Panhandle guys submit to GMA for mid-grade vintage and cheaper modern cards just because of the quicker turnaround and lower price. But it doesn't normally improve the value of their cards.

Pilot172000 · #2 03-27-2019, 06:36 PM

I gotcha. I just thought those guys were being sarcastic. I think all the grading companies have their pluses and minuses. I was just glad to find a cheaper alternative for stuff I won�t sell. I love the people at SGC but their holder are so darn bulky.

Aquarian Sports Cards · #3 03-27-2019, 07:06 PM

I was being serious, I had never heard of GMA. When I saw the thread title I thought you had found some clever way of getting on Good Morning America

Pilot172000 · #4 03-27-2019, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I was being serious, I had never heard of GMA. When I saw the thread title I thought you had found some clever way of getting on Good Morning America

Lol, no I was just trying to find a cheap way to grade some mid tier cards.

Leon · #5 03-28-2019, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I was being serious, I had never heard of GMA. When I saw the thread title I thought you had found some clever way of getting on Good Morning America

That is what I thought too, Good Morning America

. I think of the GMA as a PRO-like product to avoid.

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Pilot172000 · #6 03-28-2019, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

That is what I thought too, Good Morning America

. I think of the GMA as a PRO-like product to avoid.

.

I read a lot of threads about them prior to sending cards there and there were two camps on them. One absolutely against them and one that said they had good experiences. The stuff I sent them the first time was just relic cards and rookies from the 90s and 2000s so it was worth a shot. For $55 I got 10 cards graded and I felt they did a good job. I felt they deserved a positive mention for it.

ullmandds · #7 03-28-2019, 09:39 AM

I think what you did was smart...you could have paid PSA more than the cards aare worth to grade them...why bother!

They are protected and that was your goal.

bobbyw8469 · #8 03-28-2019, 09:52 AM

On a side note, whatever happened to ISA?? I thought they were supposed to be the next big thing.

Snapolit1 · #9 02-22-2021, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ullmandds

I think what you did was smart...you could have paid PSA more than the cards are worth to grade them...why bother!

They are protected and that was your goal.

Wouldn't it be a lot easier to but a box of top loaders and use those to protect your cards? And not have anyone else handle them?

Odd.

Leon · #10 03-28-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilot172000

I read a lot of threads about them prior to sending cards there and there were two camps on them. One absolutely against them and one that said they had good experiences. The stuff I sent them the first time was just relic cards and rookies from the 90s and 2000s so it was worth a shot. For $55 I got 10 cards graded and I felt they did a good job. I felt they deserved a positive mention for it.

And please put your name next to your post per the rules. Shout outs are great and appreciated. But, and this probably isn't the case, someone could work for them and shill their services. That is why names are important. Same rules for everyone ....

Also, back to the topic,if you ever want to sell them you would probably get more for them if they aren't in those holders...imo

Pilot172000 · #11 03-28-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Leon

And please put your name next to your post per the rules. Shout outs are great and appreciated. But, and this probably isn't the case, someone could work for them and shill their services. That is why names are important. Same rules for everyone ....

Also, back to the topic,if you ever want to sell them you would probably get more for them if they aren't in those holders...imo

I apologize. I thought I did put my name up there. How to I fix it?

I thought about that too. You are right PSA and SGC are where I usually go with my cards. I actually have an order set up with SGC right now. Worst case is, I get them re-holdered and am out $5.

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