Greg Morris - Trimmed Card? Proper Response?

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Fred

One thing for sure is that the seller does a HIGH VOLUME of sales so it's understood that they don't measure every card, but in a case like this, they might take it into consideration and save a buyer (and themselves) the headache of a possible return.

Actually that is not true. Unless something has changed, they scan every card once it makes it past a human grader and while being scanned it measures the card with cards measuring too small being rejected and not listed.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

Actually that is not true. Unless something has changed, they scan every card once it makes it past a human grader and while being scanned it measures the card with cards measuring too small being rejected and not listed.

Perhaps something has changed and/or there are PSA graders that are moonlighting by working for the seller.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Fred

Perhaps something has changed and/or there are PSA graders that are moonlighting by working for the seller.

No company deserves to have PSA graders working for them.

[parkplace33]

Unfortunately, GM doesn’t care.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Unfortunately, GM doesn’t care.

At this point does anyone care? Why does every card have to be graded? That's all we hear what grade will it grade will it grade...crap just buy it and keep it raw or if you think it's trimmed don't buy it! Why do so many people need vindications from the TPG's? Let it go.

[Joe Hunter]

Jim: Essentially, the seller of the card doesn't think it is trimmed, but you have provided evidence that there is a chance that it is. I would just move on if the possibility of owning a trimmed card is not your thing. I don't think Greg's response was bad; hopefully, he was just being honest in his assessment, right or wrong.

[STL1944]

Originally Posted by Joe Hunter

Jim: Essentially, the seller of the card doesn't think it is trimmed, but you have provided evidence that there is a chance that it is. I would just move on if the possibility of owning a trimmed card is not your thing. I don't think Greg's response was bad; hopefully, he was just being honest in his assessment, right or wrong.

After looking at the card, I was not planning on bidding on it. I was more concerned about the community and someone spending over $1k for a trimmed card.

I have and will continue to buy cards from GM, however, I will be much more "buyer beware" in the future.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

At this point does anyone care? Why does every card have to be graded? That's all we hear what grade will it grade will it grade...crap just buy it and keep it raw or if you think it's trimmed don't buy it! Why doe so many people need vindications from the TPG's? Let it go.

Amen. Same goes for autographs, or any other pastime that requires detailed knowledge in order to wade through its perils somewhat safely. If you are unwilling or unable to put in the work to become your own primary reference guide, go catch butterflies.

[Yoda]

While I believe GM offers a great opportunity to those collecting raw cards or buying raw cards to be graded (think dollars) and I have bought from them multiple times, they do miss the grading mark from time to time.

Many might remember last year when I purchased a '49 Bowman Spahn GM graded exmt but was rejected by Ebay, under their authentication program, as not being fit for such a grade. Ebay was correct and I was refunded the purchase price.

[benge610]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

If you are unwilling or unable to put in the work to become your own primary reference guide, go catch butterflies.

Love this.
My credo.

Personal statement;
I don't need a grading service/authenticator; to tell me something, I should already know. Part of my passion for my hobby.
Raw, Rules!

Ben

"I love baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards."