My GMA Experiment

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Where would you rank GAI graded cards in your list? I believe I've read here some anecdotal comments around early gradings are quite good, but issues with later gradings.

I've heard the same about their cards, but especially their graded packs. Early ones are unopened, many resealed ones got through later on.

I'd say they're close to SGC when they were good, but I don't have personal experience. I've bought some SCD graded 1952 Topps for my PSA set, cracked them out, and they did okay, even with PSA being thought to have tightened their standards:
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpo...7&postcount=45
Of course, I think I bought them all for around PSA 4-5 prices, so even the ones the dropped still "improved" in value.

[Santo10Fan]

For your consideration, the bottom edge of this Huggins

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by Santo10Fan

For your consideration, the bottom edge of this Huggins

This looks like more of miscut than a trim - Yes?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen

This looks like more of miscut than a trim - Yes?

I agree the card is diamond cut.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Santo10Fan

For your consideration, the bottom edge of this Huggins

Matthew Broderick got his own card?

I do not collect cards, but I read many threads. When I looked at this, other than seeing Ferris Bueller, I though I could see trimming. The top looks like it dips in the middle. The bottom slants up from left to right..

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by Santo10Fan

For your consideration, the bottom edge of this Huggins

A factory mis-cut receives my vote. I have a hard time believing a sober person would purposely trim the card into that shape. A kindergartner with safety scissors could’ve done a better job.