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Gilbert MainesUnlike Ex, Vg and other card conditions; a trimmed card's grade is clearly identified (and not at all subjective), by most respectable grading services. In general, this damage identifies the card as Authentic/Poor.
For each issue there is a corresponding level of desireability for all grades. While it may be difficult to sell cards of recent vintage in less than top grades, a market exists for less common cards in all grades.
In the instance cited, an unusual regional product, the availability of examples is not frequently encountered. If there is sufficient demand for this issue, there is every reason to suspect that trimmed cards may possess a good investment potential.
It is not always true that vg/ex cards appreciate faster than cards which grade good. Similarly, it is not always true that money invested in pristine cards will yield a better return than the same amount of money invested in multiple examples of the same card which has a low grade.
Of course, the above represents my opinion. This opinion is based on fact, however, there are numerous instances in which contradictory evidence also exists.
My vote: buy 'em.