Posted By:
warshawlaw1. Out the seller here. If you want leverage, don't be a gentleman.
2. When you buy raw high grade old cards you do run the risk of it being trimmed. Just a fact of life. IMHO it is a good reason why cards slabbed by reputable companies sell for more.
3. No one says that the seller knew the card was trimmed.
4. This will probably provoke some ire but I do have to differ with those who complain about the seller's ethics. If the listing states there are no refunds and you buy it, you accepted the rule stated. Look at the rules in every major auction; most say no refunds. Why should an ebay consignment seller be any different as long as he is up front with you about the policy? It may be smart for the seller not to PO a buyer by refusing to deviate from a stated rule of the sale but it isn't unethical for him to do so.
What we really need is an ebay rule on authenticity for all sales made through the site.