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PaulIt used to be that I would never buy a trimmed card. But now, when dealing with truly low grade cards, I'm much more concerned with display value. I would prefer to have a card with very slight trimming over a card with massive creases that cut through the player's face and cause a loss of color. I recently picked up a gorgeous CJ Wagner with slight trimming for $240. I'm very happy with it. The trimming just doesn't interfere with the overall appearance of the card.
On the other hand, I certainly would prefer a card with a few minor creases and stains over a trimmed card, no matter who subtle the trimming. I agree that a trimmed card is less than a whole card and therefore much less desireable. But for me, there comes a point when the card is so damaged that it loses all of its appeal, and I'd rather own a trimmed card. For me, that point was reached with a $240 CJ Wagner. I can't imagine how horrible a CJ Wagner at that price would look if it wasn't trimmed.