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Old 05-17-2018, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Leon View Post
Blacklight can help bring out coloration differences even if the area afflicted doesn't floresce. At least it shows different colors when I do it. And the times I have had cards come back recolored, upon second look, they always have been. As for detecting trimming. I think it's an art. Also if you look at enough lower end and well worn cards you can see patterns. My recent loupe acquisition helped a lot. Good luck.
Did you find some trimmed/altered cards in your collection, Leon? If so, hopefully not one of your favorites. Then again, if you're like me they're all your favorites.
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