Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>Trae R.</b><p>I have put together a makeshift little system for measuring cards actual sizes in Photoshop, provided the scans aren't too primitive. If anyone would like me to check some cards for them they are about to buy on eBay or something feel free to let me know. The better the scan the easier the measure.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>Trae R.</b><p>I failed to mention the card needs to be holdered in some sort of standard measure holder, like a normal toploader, etc. that way I can reference the 2.5x3.5 standard size and go from there.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>I take it you are referring to post war issues since many pre-war issues vary in size legitimately.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>Trae R.</b><p>Standard sizes on the OC website can't be taken to heart then? That's what I was going on. <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14>

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>some sets are pretty standard in size, but most sets have a pretty variance in size of legit cards. Be able to look at the edges is the only true way to tell if a card has been trimmed. Although some trimming is more obvious than others.<br /><br />Jay<br><br>The difference between genius and insanity is acceptance.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>Trae R.</b><p>I appreciate the correction, my "noobism" is glaring today!<br /><br />Please explain what I should be looking for on the edges to determine trimming. Thanks jay.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>bat ears are obvious indicator of trimming that you can see on a scan, but you need to have the card in hand to be able to detect good trim jobs. Aging on edges is going to be pretty uniform. When a card gets trimmed, that edge now has new paper exposed that has never been subjecting to the elements and is pretty obvious to spot. You will also notice unusual crushing ont eh edges that have been trimmed.<br /><br />Jay<br><br>The difference between genius and insanity is acceptance.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>NO. You cannot go by the size posted on the OC website. Their posted size is a guide, maybe the most common size for an issue but E and T cards and 30s cards are all sized several different ways in the same set.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>Josh K.</b><p>Bat Ears? Ok, still lost.

Measuring cards for trimming based on good quality scans.
 

Posted By: <b>Scott</b><p>without actually trimming it. Kudos to Greg for this daring expose of the three major grading companies!<br /><br />Seriously Greg - it's good to see you had the guts to do this.<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5147136893&fromMakeTra ck=true" target=_new>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5147136893&fromMakeTra ck=true</a>