Trimmed or Worn?

[Matt]

The thread on the PSA A vs 1 discussion is the inspiration for this poll.

Would you prefer a card that is sharp all around but slightly trimmed on one side, or a card with major creasing, worn corners, soiling, etc but grades a 1 numerically?

[Ease]

probably in the minority here, but I prefer the eye appeal of a sharp slightly trimmed card over the unaltered beater. There is a certain charm to those beaters though...

[teetwoohsix]

Hi Matt-

Can we get a "Neither" option added to the poll?

I appreciate the collectors who like and collect beaters, but can't bring myself to spend $$ on them myself.............the same way I can't bring myself to spend $$ on trimmed cards.

Thanks,Clayton

[ichieh]

i would go with whichever has the best eye appeal, and in most situations, slightly trimmed.

[Bamacollection]

There is a certain amount of "What if...." with a slightly trimmed card. Being an avid submitter, I enjoy the hunt for the hidden gem as much as the final result.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

Can we get a "Neither" option added to the poll?

Clayton - imagine you need a card for your collection and only two instances of that particular card exist - they cost the same - which one do you take?

[ChiefBenderForever]

I would take the beater, although trimmed can be nice I would rather have the complete card. Much like having a real card opposed to a reprint, I know it's not the same but kind of is.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHarmonica

I would take the beater, although trimmed can be nice I would rather have the complete card.

You could be missing just as much card on a beater, say a corner is torn off or there is heavy paper loss on the surface.

[teetwoohsix]

OK Matt, since you put it that way,I would definitely go with the card that would grade numericaly

Sincerely,Clayton