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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 June 17, 2011 at 9:14am

Oh my god are you at it again. Isn't this another working day. I bought many things from you that did not pass PSA and I have other people that did the same.Please don't get me started. I have been trying to be nice but I can only be patient for so long. Start being honest and then we will have some respect for what you say. Until then, get a life.

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Permalink Reply by christine murphy on June 17, 2011 at 12:00pm

You can also be blasted, you are so funny, I think you really believe what you are saying, but a lot of us who have dealt with you know the truth, including PSA. This is my last posting for now. To all the people that read this forum, please research the person on the internet before you believe a word they say. Have them put their money where there mouth is. Just because he is on here 24-7 must tell you he is bored. He is a runner, why is he not out running. We all know the guilty run first, they have to devert the attention away from themselves by bashing everybody else. People, do your research. Goodbye

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on June 17, 2011 at 12:02pm

Let's not threaten people. It can cause legal problems for those who do that.

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on June 17, 2011 at 5:44am

If Global Authentics wanted to depart from GAI, why in hell would they use a COA with an identical photo, layout and font? To save a few bucks on graphic design? Really bad idea.

BIG mistake.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on June 17, 2011 at 10:14am

I agree. If the intent was to distance themselves, and it should have been, then the new COA should have had absolutely no resemblance to the older version.

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on June 17, 2011 at 10:18am

I'm going to chip in with my two-cents here.

First, not everything with a old GAI COA is a forgery. Second, I have yet to see any GAI COAs with Mike Baker's signature that is authentic.

Mr. Zipper makes a good point. It would be impossible for the new Global Authentics, LLC to do a complete makeover. It would be like starting all over again. People who don't know autographs are only familiar with acronyms like PSA, JSA, GAI, etc., and the cosmetic attention of the old GAI.

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Permalink Reply by Fuddjcal on June 19, 2011 at 9:38am

That pretty much sums it up in a nutshell ZIP.

The one thing I must say, is that upon browsing the E-bay Mantle listings this morning, I can not find 1 GAI Global certed item for sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW, how did that happen? From being flooded with forgeries for 2+ years to absolutely nothing? Either they'll be flooded again soon or maybe someone IS WATCHING?

With-out Moral less, TTA, STAT, GAI & Birdsick, you have a great possibility of actually buying a real Mantle on E-bay today. By Fudd's estimation, the tide has turned from 90% Forgeries, to 90% REAL. Better act now folks! (LOL)

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on June 17, 2011 at 12:45pm

I would hope that the both of you would refrain from the personal attacks. It doesn't make either of you look good.

When I get personally attacked following a YouTube video, it shows me that the person making the personal attack has nothing else to offer and it makes that person look bad.

I can understand that sometimes your emotions can get the better of you, but it's better if the personal attacks stop. Present facts to make your case. Just calm down a bit. Relay your message in a professional manner and we will listen to both sides of your stories.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on June 17, 2011 at 7:43pm

What is the name of the lanes? What city? I'll be in the area in the next three weeks and would like to come by.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on June 19, 2011 at 12:10pm

Justin is still listed as your friend. You know it is easy to check.

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on June 17, 2011 at 1:09pm

ACE (Justin Priddy), in my opinion, will never be a prequalified authenticator for Ebay. The below are from an auction site that I will not give free advertising to.