1960 Leaf Question

[Gr8Beldini]

I have a bunch of real nice 60 Leaf that I'd like to list for sale, but they all measure a tiny bit short of the standard 2 1/2 x 3 1/2. Normally I'd think I bought a bad lot, but every other card from that set I see at the shows measure exactly the same - a tiny bit short. Now I have an opportunity to purchase a large lot of gems at a real good price, but again they measure a bit short.

My question: Is the shorter size accepted (particularly by the grading companies)? I have no intention of getting them graded. I just want to avoid listing them as "miscut" if indeed they are not miscut. If there is somebody reading this that has a few graded examples, could you please measure those against a regular issue Topps card and let me know if there is a size differential. If there is anyone else out there that has experience w/ 60 L's your feedback would be appreciated as well.

Thank you in advance... JB

[mckinneyj]

None graded, but the 100 or so that I have are all a tad shorter and narrower than Topps cards.

[ALR-bishop]

JB---do you by chance have a Hale Smith ( St Louis) black out variation for sale ?

[Gr8Beldini]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

JB---do you by chance have a Hale Smith ( St Louis) black out variation for sale ?

No. I know that one is killer tough.

[CamaroDMD]

I have no knowledge of the tolerances of this set's size...but it almost sounds like the cards might be trimmed. Again, I could be COMPLETELY wrong as I don't collect this set. But, that was the first thought I had.

[Gr8Beldini]

Originally Posted by CamaroDMD

I have no knowledge of the tolerances of this set's size...but it almost sounds like the cards might be trimmed. Again, I could be COMPLETELY wrong as I don't collect this set. But, that was the first thought I had.

My initial thought as well however, I see quite a few of these at different shows, as well as the ones I own. They are all cut the same size (slightly smaller). My reason for posting is to find out if anyone has cards from this set that measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2. Until I find somebody with properly cut cards from this set, I am inclined to think the standard for the set is slightly smaller than the standard Topps card. Anyone?