Great discussion. 2 thoughts on trimmed cards: 1) knowing the t206 Joss is trimmed would remove any/all desire to own card. 2) would always rather have a card with an assigned number grade than an "authentic" card.
additional thought- My dad and I's favorite cards are t205 gold border, so we are constantly looking at cards from this set- We look at eye appeal above all else- some wear or tobacco staining (esp. on back) only adds to the character of cards, which after all, are 100+ years old.
Finally, a sentiment about graded cards that I love- Buy the Card, not the Holder.
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Washington Baseball Fan (Nationals, Grays, Senators)
T205 favorite set- hunting Joss/Young in SGC/PSA 2-3
Favorite pitcher/player never seen: W.Johnson, J.Gibson
Favorite pitcher/player seen: L.N. Ryan, R.Zimmerman
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