What would you do if you see a trimmed card for sale?

[BradleySupplies]

I do not really collect cards anymore and play more in the memorabilia space, but I was at a local cardshow a few weeks ago and noticed a dealer with a few Robin Yount 1975 mini's (Yount was my favorite player growing up and I always liked his RC). They were in really great condition - extremely sharp corners...but too sharp. He had about 4 of them and I immediately noticed when comparing them side by side that the ones with the sharp corners must have been trimmed as they were slightly smaller. I didn't say anything at the time and put them down and walked away...but I still think if I should have said something to the dealer?

Joel

[Leon]

Originally Posted by BradleySupplies

I do not really collect cards anymore and play more in the memorabilia space, but I was at a local cardshow a few weeks ago and noticed a dealer with a few Robin Yount 1975 mini's (Yount was my favorite player growing up and I always liked his RC). They were in really great condition - extremely sharp corners...but too sharp. He had about 4 of them and I immediately noticed when comparing them side by side that the ones with the sharp corners must have been trimmed as they were slightly smaller. I didn't say anything at the time and put them down and walked away...but I still think if I should have said something to the dealer?

Joel

It's a crap shoot. Some dealers will actually do something, like take the cards off the market, and others won't believe you. I tell them but don't make it a major issue. I usually explain I have some experience and tell them why I think the way I do.... That way they can do whatever they want to and I have done my part.

[BradleySupplies]

In my case, the guy had 4 or 5 mini's (all Robin Yount's) in the same case - I had them in my hands and lined them up and could tell they were different sizes, with the 'mint' looking ones being the smallest...

[dstraate]

Who knows your cards better than you? Nobody. If you could determine they were clips in 5 minutes, he certainly had to notice and most likely chose to sell them anyway.

You could mention it, but who knows if it would change his decision to sell them as unaltered. I understand honest mistakes occur. I'd appreciate somebody who told me I had a trimmed card. It'd be nice to know. If somebody gets defensive, that will speak volumes.

Used to be an easier hobby when I just bought packs...

[vintagetoppsguy]

If you're absolutely sure, then I think you should say something. However, I can tell you that I've busted several '75 mini wax packs and there are definitely size variations - even within the same pack.

[canjond]

Dave - funny I was going to say the same thing. I recall '75 minis having size variations, too.