Posted By:
John SKevin,
I should have elaborated when making my original statement. Obviously a two-week old trim would have a different appearance than a a one-hundred year old cut. But individuals submitting one of these issues that were meant to be hand cut would probably go to great lengths to disguise their trimming.
I would have to believe that disguising a "fresh cut" would be relatively simple...and could probably be done without sacrificing the sharpness of the new edge. A little dirt, oil, or moisture on someone's finger repeatedly run over the fresh cut could do the trick.
Lets be realstic, if numerical grades are applied to cards that were meant to be cut, individuals will find a way "fresh cut" oversized (or as Scott points out, cards that are well below original size) cards, disguise the edge, and if PSA apllies numerical grades...cash in.
They shouldn't be graded. As Leon stated, PSA took a step in the right direction but they need to drop the grade. They are encouraging more fraud and deception.