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Old 06-06-2013, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 67_Palmer View Post
Hi all, new poster here.

Just curious if anyone knows the story why so many 54 Topps cards have at least one edge that looks as if instead of being cut from the sheet, they were folded and torn? Also if it affects grade? Example below.
These are called "rough cuts" and they're not just limited to '54s. You'll find them on every year of Topps cards, but mainly from '52 thru '56. I absolutely love rough cuts. No, it doesn't affect the grade. Here are some of mine from my '56 set...
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