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Tao_Moko 07-13-2013 08:50 AM

Trimmed?
 
Yes or No

http://tinyurl.com/obntzx7

Thanks for your oppinions.

drmondobueno 07-13-2013 06:41 PM

Picture angle would make me suspicious. Too many bad transactions with presentations like this. Maybe bid as if it is a damagd card...

Ladder7 07-13-2013 06:43 PM

Nope

Tao_Moko 07-13-2013 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladder7 (Post 1157837)
Nope

I'm back and forth on it but having your vote of "nope" is making me feel better. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Tao_Moko 07-15-2013 02:02 PM

Thanks Keith and Steve for responding. Measurements are in and verdict is not trimmed. Wheww!

robw1959 07-16-2013 12:22 AM

I say trimmed. Look at the bottom edge and see how the edge wear differs from the other sides. It looks like a recent hack job to me.

t206blogcom 07-16-2013 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmondobueno (Post 1157834)
Picture angle would make me suspicious. Too many bad transactions with presentations like this. Maybe bid as if it is a damagd card...

+1

auggiedoggy 07-16-2013 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmondobueno (Post 1157834)
Picture angle would make me suspicious. Too many bad transactions with presentations like this. Maybe bid as if it is a damagd card...

While they are still in the minority, I see more auctions using these angled camera shots. My immediate thought when I see this is - what is the seller trying to hide? If you're going to sell cards, invest in a scanner and leave the camera behind.

Leon 07-16-2013 12:36 PM

I don't think it is trimmed by looking at the scan/photo

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-1911-T2...c#ht_49wt_1172

Tao_Moko 07-16-2013 07:24 PM

I try and pay 99% of the time so in this case I decided to comit to buy and then question the cards attributes..................I'm just kidding.

Here's what the seller said in response to me asking him to send measurements:

"Hi Eric,The card is 2 5/8" by 1 1/2", completely correct in size. All the borders seem to have even wear. I bought this card at a card show in the mid-80's for probably about $8 or $10 (I was a teenager and didn't have any money then), and it's been in my collection since. In short, I can reassure you. I don't see any motive or evidence that this was trimmed. Thanks for your purchase!"

Anyway, I'm a big boy and own it trimmed or not but holding onto the hope that it's good to go. Those angled pictures could cost an honest seller and nice card some real money. If this one is not trimmed then I'm pretty happy with what I paid.

As always, thanks for your input.


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