Buying a Raw 1959 Topps Mickey Mantle, SGC "NO", & Dealer Responsibility

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Originally Posted by mintacular

No, somehow I think breaking out a ruler at a show would not go over well. Here is the card in question.

Back in the 90's at Tuff-Stuff shows, I saw a few collectors break out small tailor rulers and jeweler loupes. The practice went over fine. Now that I have two cards picked up raw at those shows and graded as "evidence of trimming" and "minimum size req", I wish that I had measured the cards. That is the rub, I can't say the dealer knew, but I can't rule it out either. If a dealer objects, simply move on to another dealer.