Help With a Ryan RC... Trimmed?

[KCRfan1]

Why don't you just measure the card? Should be 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, and with a ruler you can tell if the edges are straight also!

[phabphour20]

Originally Posted by 1963Topps Set

I see what you mean however did you size the card up with another? Perhaps a general 1968 Topps common?

Originally Posted by begsu1013

take another 68 card that you know is not trimmed. rub your finger along the edges and get to know that "feel". then take out the ryan and do the same. a trimmed card usually has a distinctly different feel.

also, compare the edges and card board color. if there is a distinctly different color of cardboard on one of the edges, then that's a tell tale as well.

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

Why don't you just measure the card? Should be 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, and with a ruler you can tell if the edges are straight also!

Oh, sorry guys... forgot to mention... this is a card I am considering buying from someone over the internet. If I had it in hand I would obviously do all of the above.

Thanks!

[autograf]

One of the inherent problems with the internet.........and ungraded cards. I'd pass. Not because I think it's trimmed but because you just can't tell. Theres plenty of them out there graded that you can feel much better about likely at a similar price. Good luck whatever you decide.

[phabphour20]

Originally Posted by autograf

One of the inherent problems with the internet.........and ungraded cards. I'd pass. Not because I think it's trimmed but because you just can't tell. Theres plenty of them out there graded that you can feel much better about likely at a similar price. Good luck whatever you decide.

Yeah. He's asking around the price for a PSA 5. Probably right on (if not altered) by the naked eye. I'd try to hammer him down, but probably not enough juice there to make it worth the risk.

[1963Topps Set]

I agree, if you don't feel 100 percent... Pass. You will save yourself a huge headache in the long run. Not unless you want to call the seller in question and have him or her confirm the measurements for you.

[JollyElm]

Have him send you pictures or scans of the card aligned on a ruler, so you can see whether or not it measures out correctly.

[phabphour20]

Originally Posted by 1963Topps Set

I agree, if you don't feel 100 percent... Pass. You will save yourself a huge headache in the long run. Not unless you want to call the seller in question and have him or her confirm the measurements for you.

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Have him send you pictures or scans of the card aligned on a ruler, so you can see whether or not it measures out correctly.

I asked for that card lined up immediately next to another 68 on all four sides. Line has gone cold...