Degree of Trimming Affecting Value?

[fkw]

sometimes the slightly trimmed/shaved cards (done to deceive) loses more % of value than a heavily trimmed card.

ie the value between a PSA-9 1933 Goudey Ruth, and a slightly trimmed version of the same card may be over $50K+ difference in value, even though the eye appeal is virtually the same.
while a creased PSA-1 would only be worth 2-3X more than a creases card with a more obvious vintage trim/chop job (not done to deceive)

[freakhappy]

I would have to agree with most of the comments so far. In reality, it's up to the buyer to determine what the card is worth to them and how much they will pay for it. Me, personally, I don't care too much for trimmed cards, but if a card is usually high priced in any grade, but can be offered at a reasonable price altered, I will consider adding that to my collection because spending money on cards can be tough to get sometimes.

But I do agree that trimming does take away from the value of the card and the severity does matter in the trim job as far as price goes. I just purchased a trimmed card on here yesterday and it really looks great...it was a higher priced card and being trimmed allowed me to afford it

Great discussion by the way!

Mike

[Ladder7]

Other than W's or prewar candy box images. I collect trimmed 1/1's, regardless of the severity.

[GrayGhost]

To me, the trimming is also "In the eyes of the beholder". I have two, possibly three, cards in my type card mini collection that are trimmed. They r both REALLY nice eye appeal wise, and fill a hole at a much more reasonbable price. Both are graded "A" by SGC too, so resale wouldn't be impossible if need be.

For rare/expensive cards, its a MUST For many on low budgets too. Obviously, all things equal Id rather have non trimmed cards. But, I had a choice between an SGC 20 at best Cracker Jack w lots of stains and corner wear, or an "A" that cept for a small trim, looks Nr mt. I chose the nicer one, due to the eye appeal.

One thing I do agree w all on, MAJOR trimming is dumb. A dealer in CT had four strip cards, literally all trimmed borders gone, adn still wanted like VG prices for common strip cards.

Not as bad as the page of T-206's tho, that LITERALLY were ripped half. I didn't ask the price, or if he knew where the rest of the card(s) were, in fear of regurgitating the bowl of chili I had just had.