My first A&G - trimmed?

[rand1com]

I would be surprised at anyone selling this card raw unless they expected it would only grade authentic and not get a numerical grade and 1/16" short in both directions is very suspect IMO.

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by rand1com

I would be surprised at anyone selling this card raw unless they expected it would only grade authentic and not get a numerical grade and 1/16" short in both directions is very suspect IMO.

The seller has sold a bunch of raw A&Gs, including a Clarkson, for what that’s worth. Most of them, including the Keefe, have minor paper loss on the back. Seems consistent with breaking up a scrapbook collection. Not sure if that changes anything in your thoughts.

[Casey2296]

Even if you get an A its an awesome card.

[nat]

Only one of my A&Gs is raw, but it's also thick and sturdy. So assuming that mine is authentic (and I'm pretty sure it is), that wouldn't worry me.

My raw card measures right. FWIW, I tried to measure a slabbed A&G (that has a numerical grade) and it looks like it's a bit short, but who knows with all that plastic in the way.

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Even if you get an A its an awesome card.

Thanks! I’m not a graded-card guy, so this one will be staying raw. I’m mostly asking out of curiosity, because I don’t think I’ll send it back. It’s an absolutely beautiful looking card on the front (and the back is nice except for the couple small paper loss areas). I think I can be happy with it even knowing in the back of my mind it might be trimmed.

[drcy]

From the small pick it appears genuine

[jingram058]

I have one, Comiskey. If we're saying that precision cards were the norm in the 1880s, then yes, mine too is trimmed. Again, who f-ing cares? All mine are raw, and I am keeping them that way. Enjoy your cards as a hobby, not as an OCD investment worrying about insignificant BS minutiae.

[OldOriole]

I don't see anything wrong with it. Many, many 19th century cards are still raw - probably way more than are encapsulated - and that doesn't mean they are all altered. Not everyone sends their cards to a TPG. Buy the card, not the holder.