Evidence of Trimming

[Johnny T]

Just got the email we all love to get when we send our cards for grading. "Your grades are available for viewing". Unfortunately, it always seems that there is at least one grade that disappoints. I just bought a collection of 40 and 41 Play Ball cards from a friend who is 90 years old who bought these cards when he was 8 and 9 years old and has kept them in a shoebox since. I sent the attached DiMaggio for grading. Wasn't expecting much in a grade...maybe a 1.5 but it came back as "evidence of trimming". I know the provenance of the collection. One owner before me. I know I didn't alter the card and the my friend I'm certain, has no idea what trimming is or would even consider such an act. I immediately upon receiving the email wrote to the one person I had as a contact at the grader (yet unnamed...not sure I'm allowed), and told them the provenance of the card and to please pull it before sending and have another grader give it one more look. No dice. So disappointing that we have no recourse other than to crack and resend, but that just adds to expense and has no guarantees of a change in grade. Couldn't even get an explanation of where the "trimming" is. Just venting I guess, but their pure power over us is very frustrating to say the least. Do any of you see where trimming could be??? Thanks for reading and thank you for any comments or shared stories in advance. JT