Sorry, but buying from trusted sellers is not the answer. Cards are bought, sold and traded every day. You don't think some of these altered cards unknowingly ended up in the hands of trusted sellers? Sure they did...and will probably continue to do so. Trust has nothing to do with it.
Here's the best advice and you can take it or leave it. Educate yourself! Learn what to look for - trimming, re-coloring, added paper, etc. Don't rely on some TPG or "trusted seller" to do it for you. If you can learn that, you're way ahead of the graders and most trusted sellers.
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