Why would someone cut the borders off of a card?

[frankbmd]

If the borders are completely removed, centering becomes less of an issue.

[bbcard1]

As a boy, I remember times it seemed like a good idea. I was happy I generally got distracted before pursuing it.

[GasHouseGang]

An "old-timer" once told me they cut down the 52 Topps to make them closer to the size of the Bowmans. Seems crazy now, but it probably made sense at the time.

[CxG Seven Dust]

I like the website. I enjoyed reading the paragraphs about each player too. Cool stuff.

[MVSNYC]

Was also done back in the day to help the cards fit in albums, or sleeves.

[yanksfan09]

Kids and scissors isn't always the greatest combo. Plus back then they weren't worth anything and lots of kids just put them in bike spokes.

[111gecko]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Kids and scissors isn't always the greatest combo. Plus back then they weren't worth anything and lots of kids just put them in bike spokes.

Reminds me of an old thread:

[Eggoman]

I did it to my 1969 Topps cards as a kid because my older brother told me to! He said that that way we could tell MY cards from HIS cards!

He was older, so I assumed he was smarter than me and I listened!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Eggoman

I did it to my 1969 Topps cards as a kid because my older brother told me to! He said that that way we could tell MY cards from HIS cards!

He was older, so I assumed he was smarter than me and I listened!

Older isn't always smarter.....great story and sounds like something I would do.

[ALR-bishop]

Maybe he was smarter Greg

I ended up once with a bunch of Goudies where the cutting looked like it was aimed at cutting off as much advertising as possible

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Eggoman

I did it to my 1969 Topps cards as a kid because my older brother told me to! He said that that way we could tell MY cards from HIS cards!

He was older, so I assumed he was smarter than me and I listened!

That is a funny childhood story. As an older brother I got flashbacks of all the stupid stuff I told my little brother as kids. Luckily I did not do that because I bought his entire collection about a year ago.

I recently bought a Ted Williams rookie off the BST that had all the borders cut off. I am super glad someone cut the borders off it so I could get such an amazing card in my budget. I can also guarantee I will act exactly like that kid in the video who got his favorite player. Only add a middle aged fat balding guy instead of the kid, just hope I don't crease the heck out of it.

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Was also done back in the day to help the cards fit in albums, or sleeves.

Right, and there can also be added benefits.

I purchased these (below) and more like them in the 60s. Obviously scrapbooked. Someone ripped wax in '54 and immediately went to work on them. Except for the trim job they are as close as I am ever going to get to pack fresh: high gloss, stiff stock (sharp corners, LOL). I also purchased some untrimmed, non-preserved 54s from the same seller. No comparison.

[JustinD]

I think it's just kid logic, I doubt adults are doing this.

I remember cutting down an entire set of 1982 Kmart Topps as a kid so I could have examples of the vintage cards pictured on them. I bet I still have them somewhere.