Factory cuts vs trimming

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

I can tell... to me in my opinion flip the card over look at the back top border not normal factory cut. Specifically back above the 8 and over to the edge.

Might as well add the pictures from the ebay post in question, since these will disappear after awhile.

[steve B]

Even using very rough methods this one doesn't pass.

Yes, there's some tilted cutting, but the tilt is more on the top than it is on the bottom.

Placing a straightedge admittedly not a "perfect" one but a piece of paper- along the top edge, it appears flat except for the top right corner, which does stick up some.

And that edge seen from the back seems to show an angled cut so some of the inner layers are visible.

Three strikes.....

Or since it's basketball do I have to look for a couple more? Or just call it a couple technicals and it's outta here.

[hammertime]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Might as well add the pictures from the ebay post in question, since these will disappear after awhile.

Not saying it wasn't trimmed but those 61 Fleers (usually) have a small border on the top of the back, that may explain the strange color difference.

[ASF123]

Another rookie question - and I sincerely appreciate everyone who has taken the time to help educate me on this stuff.

The photo below is from a 64T Aaron/Mays I just received from eBay. It's a great-looking card...but on close inspection, the right edge is slightly curved near the bottom. Thoughts? Again, many thanks.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by ASF123

Another rookie question - and I sincerely appreciate everyone who has taken the time to help educate me on this stuff.

The photo below is from a 64T Aaron/Mays I just received from eBay. It's a great-looking card...but on close inspection, the right edge is slightly curved near the bottom. Thoughts? Again, many thanks.

That does look odd. Can you post a picture of the whole card for purposes of comparison?

[ASF123]

Here is the full card:

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by ASF123

Here is the full card:

Return it

[ASF123]

Huh - it's actually a little wider than another 64T I've had since I was a kid: