1957 Mickey Mantle Trimmed?
 

A lady contacted me the other day and offered me this card for $250. I haven't seen this card yet. She sent me photos of the card and the top edge looks a little suspicious to me. The scratches are on the card, not the case.

Anyways, if you guys see anything that looks discerning to you please post a reply! I will probably end up getting it if she is willing to take $200...

Thanks guys.

Backside
 

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Hey, it is very hard to tell in the holder. In the top picture, it looks like both sides could be trimmed. In the bottom, it looks like neither is trimmed. I am the worst at detecting trimmed cards though. I have one that was slabbed altered, and i have stared at it for a long time and cannot figure it out. Some others may be a little better at weighing in though.

Assuming you cannot see it in person first, it might be worth taking a chance on it at $200. I cannot remember what i paid for mine but it is beat up and I think it set me back a little bit. Good luck!

It is nice looking, but that is a lot to pay if the card is trimmed.

Mine is a SGC 60
Does anyone go for the 'ghost' variations?
You are taking a huge risk, when you can save up a little bit more and get one more 'centered'

If I could find one without the ghost I would get it but otherwise I don't.