How to tell if cards are trimmed

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Posted By: davidcycleback

Collect 1960s to early 1980s OPC, as they have naturally fuzzy edges. Collect Colgan Chips and Cabinet Cards (N173, Pinkerton). There's nothing wrong with collecting lower grade cards with rough edges. Cards with stains or similar damage are less likely to be deceptively trimmed, as you can't trim a stained card into Mint. Don't collect high grade cards. If a card is only collectible once it's reached Nrmt-Mt or above grade, it doesn't sound to me like much of a card. A T206 Ty Cobb is collectible even in fair condition. If you collect the issue, 90 percent of trimming is obvious.