Trimmed? Or something else?

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Posted By: BRIAN

I've seen t206's that are short that look much better than oversized cards that have been trimmed. Until a few years ago I never even considered that some t cards had been trimmed. I can't help but wonder, how do we really know what size they were intended to be?
we know that american beauty cards are slimmer due to a smaller package,but how do we know some factories didn't cut there cards shorter than others? I doubt quality control was a high priority.
As far as grading companies go, I believe they grade everything that measures to a certain standard, and everything else they considered trimmed. Only pro seems to slab a card they know to be trimmed. I remember buying alot of oversized cards in the past, but very few these days, in fact most of the cards I have purchased unslabbed appear smaller.
I will continue to collect what I like small, tall or in between, buy the card not the holder.
be well brian