Is everything from GAI fake?

I was thinking recently about the amount of fakes that are authenticated by GAI, so I went through my items and located 5 pieces authenticated by them. I looked up the corresponding number on their website (what's left of it anyway) and found that two items aren't even listed. The database shows no item exists. Two of the three items I know are legit as they were from a private Willie Mays signing a few years back and included the Say Hey authentication plus the MLB authentication. The other three I believe are bad. Two are Stan Musial 8x10's and one is Bart Starr 8x10. 

 

What I find interesting is that you would assume that people who have legitimate authentic photo's used the GAI service. There should be a quantity that are real! But, it appears that almost everything I come across is FAKE! Did they authenticate anything real, or did they have a network set up where they had people produce known forgeries and then they authenticated them? It seems to be the latter. I wish I could remember who I bought these three from and contact them. You wouldn't think they would spend their time on Musial and Starr. Any opinions on this?


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Permalink Reply by christine murphy on July 20, 2011 at 11:33pm
Mike, it looks like you have opened yourself up a can or worms. You need to reseal the can with you in it.
Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 20, 2011 at 8:25pm

Christine, Mike, Steve Kahldon...please, no name calling and keep it civil.

Christine and Steve: If you are in the autograph business in any way (dealer, pro collector, authenticator, etc.,) you are required to identify yourself as such and use your real name. Please comply with that. 

Uncomfortable discussions are OK, but keep it real, meaningful and civil.

Thanks

Permalink Reply by christine murphy on July 20, 2011 at 10:08pm
When did I call Airing a name. I have not been on your site for a month. I just said what  I had to say, which was the truth as the other two people did also.   A lot of people are dissatisfied that you let certain people post on your forum. It is hard to take anything serious when we know the people who are posting have no credibility. You need to screen  the people that post on your forum.
Permalink Reply by Steve on July 20, 2011 at 10:47pm
I'll tell you what.  if I can figure out how to post a photo, I will.  I'll also contact Bill and ask him to do the same.  I can't comment for Christine since I don't know her.  Will that make you happy?  Putting a face to a name doesn't change what we have witnessed from you, what you have done to people, and what you are about.  Even if you recognize me, you will never admit it.  It is so much easier to assess blame to every one else than it is to admit what you have done.
Permalink Reply by christine murphy on July 20, 2011 at 10:49pm
Amen
Permalink Reply by Steve on July 20, 2011 at 11:05pm
Mike, this thread is full of specific instances.  You choose to ignore them.  I stood there with you and Kyle while you finished off a football helmet that you didn't get all the signatures on.  How about the hockey sticks, the albums?  Especially the albums in you room.  The one's on your wall were $300 plus, but the same one's in your closet were $50.  I asked you why and you told me that the one's on your wall were your personal collection.  What is the difference, if it is valued at $300, then you don't discount an extra piece be 600%.  I could go on and on, but you will never fess up.  I'm not even trying to get you to.  Only to educate and alert other people so they don't get taken.
Permalink Reply by christine murphy on July 20, 2011 at 10:47pm
Mike, did I mention your name when I was talking about credibility. As people say,  the guilty run first. Why don't you do us all a favor and go to bed now, it is late.
Permalink Reply by Steve on July 20, 2011 at 10:49pm
Christine, remember what Satchel Paige said.  Don't look back, someone may be gaining on you.  In Mike's case, it has caught up to him.
Permalink Reply by Steve on July 20, 2011 at 10:42pm
What does this have to do with anything?  Every time the heat gets turned up, you go in another direction.
Permalink Reply by Steve on July 20, 2011 at 11:00pm
You posted two photo's of items that had nothing to do with the discussion at hand.  We all agree that everything from ACE is bad, then you list two items and give us a warning.  That's like warning us that there is going to be thunder after we see lightning!
Permalink Reply by Steve on July 20, 2011 at 11:12pm
Nice picture!  Is that what your face looks like when you get busted?  You insist on a photo from us, up you put up a caricature of yourself.
Permalink Reply by christine murphy on July 20, 2011 at 11:19pm
Mike, I am glad you know who I am, that way everything I say you will know is true. I bought many items from you that did not pass PSA. When I went to get a refund, all you could do was give me more items in exchange that would also not pass PSA. I had one of your items as recently as two weeks ago get kicked off ebay because PSA would no clear it. It just makes me mad that I still have merchandise of yours I am stuck with because PSA will not pass it. You can say anything you want, but the people that have really dealt with you know the truth. You are just a big  bag of hot air, give it a rest. We are tired of you trama.

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