Think this card is trimmed?

[Runscott]

To me the left edge looks questionable on the reverse scan, but I've seen many with this exact look, so maybe it was the result of the blade not hitting sharply as it got dull - we've speculated in the past that such a situation caused the diamond cut, and this card displays a slight diamond cut.

[Luke]

Not sure if this will help, but just in case...

[Bocabirdman]

Luke...silly question....Have you measured it?

[mark evans]

I don't know squat about trimmed cards, but why would anyone trim this card to its current condition? You'd think that if someone trimmed a card it would look like a PSA 8 (a la Gretzky Wagner).

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by mark evans

I don't know squat about trimmed cards, but why would anyone trim this card to its current condition? You'd think that if someone trimmed a card it would look like a PSA 8 (a la Gretzky Wagner).

Check out Jeffs trimmed cards for sale. He's done pretty well selling them so hopefully he won't mind me using it as an example.

Some HOF players but others:

Griffith -
Downey -
Mullen -
Camnitz - $SOLD
Reulbach - $SOLD
Mordecai Brown Cubs jersey- $SOLD
Tinker bat on - $TRADED

So the point is why trim a Downey, Mullen, Camnitz, or Reulbach ???

[steve B]

Do you have it in hand? If you do here's what to look for.

From the front - All the edges should be slightly rounded towards the back.
On the back - All the edges should have a slight ridge sticking up.

If it's like that with no inconsistencies then it's probably not trimmed.

If any of the edges are sharp and crisp, like a late 80's early 90's card then it's probably trimmed.

Steve B

[vthobby]

Bottom edge looks ever so slightly uneven (very hard to see). The corners look a little funky almost as if it was very slightly trimmed. Check the bottom border for straightness. Maybe it is just my eyes and my age!

Peace, Mike

[Luke]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Luke...silly question....Have you measured it?

I have to admit I've never measured a T206. There seems to be so much variation that I'm not sure how much value an exact measurement has. Is that the wrong way to look at it?

I did compare it to other raw cards and it was very similar to my other raw cards, and matched up perfectly with quite a few that I don't have concerns about.

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Luke...silly question....Have you measured it?

Another silly question:

Can a trimmed card still meet the commonly accepted/published card dimensions of 1-7/16" by 2-5/8 as specified on the PSA website)? Remember the PSA 5 "Jumbo" Honus Wagner T206? That card could be trimmed and still meet the specs.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Another silly question:

Can a trimmed card still meet the commonly accepted/published card dimensions of 1-7/16" by 2-5/8 as specified on the PSA website)?

Measuring a card and finding it the correct size does not eliminate the possibility of a trim (think oversized cards). However, if it is short, it is short.