Trimmed cards in Auctions

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Originally Posted by almostdone

Last year I bought a 1958 Topps Ted Williams that appeard in NrMt condition but was advertised as trimmed. Until I held it next to another card I couldn't tell it was trimmed at all. Less than 1/64th of an inch on the top. I paid $15 for it.
Drew

Drew, if your Williams card was that close to original size, how could you be sure it was trimmed at all? I mean, less than 1/64th of an inch is VERY close to full size! And I see some minor variations in Topps cards all the time (and I'm pretty sure my cards aren't trimmed). When I've seen a trimmed card, there's been no doubt in my mind about it. Was the top of the Williams card uneven, or was there other obvious proof of a cut?