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Why Trim A Card Like This?
http://tinyurl.com/cbxt3o8
I just won this Collins to replace a previously sold one that I regretted giving up. It's fugly as can be but what I wonder is why cards like this were trimmed so poorly. We've all seen examples like this so what are your guesses as to why?
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Eric,
I remember after graduating from college in 1984, I went to a local card shop and bought a dozen or so T206's and went home and trimmed them down to match the others I had. I remember the borders being over-sized and they just looked better being cut down. A college buddy that collected baseball cards also did the same so I think it was pretty common back then. Note: Your Eddie Collins card looks like somebody tried to make it look like it was hand-cut at the factory causing it to look like it is scrap. The diamond cut was not done by the printers cut blade but done with a scissors because at close inspection the cut is not uniform. Just my opinion though. Craig Last edited by Craig M; 03-31-2013 at 10:26 PM. |
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way to get the best offer at just about 50% of the buy it now...
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It concerned me a bit when I saw my offer was accepted and caused me to go back and see if it was a reprint. I offered what the card was worth and in a rare ebay moment, got it.
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Quote:
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"Chicago Cubs fans are 90% scar tissue". -GFW Last edited by Tao_Moko; 04-01-2013 at 04:48 AM. |
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since it is already trimmed, and further trimming wouldn't decrease its value? would anybody trim up the sides and top nice to look more uniform?
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That is an intersting question. Is altering an already altered card ok? Hmmm, I have never thought about that. I don't think I could do it myself, it is hard to think about altering a collectible from the way I bought it.
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Valley Baseball Cards is one of the oldest brick and mortar stores left in southern California...the original owner Max was amazing and a great with the kids...stopped by about two weeks ago to chat with new owner (well, he has been there for about 3-4 years now but I still consider new)...the guy is also great. One of my favorite show dealers helps supplement his case with vintage material too. Highly recommended seller and store owner.
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