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1. www.beckett.com › news › sports-card-trimming-how-toSports Card Trimming: How to Spot It and Avoid It

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   May 1, 2018 · An uneven or wavy edge can be a quick way to spot a bad edge. To check an edge for waviness, hold the card with your finger along the edge just behind the card. This helps to focus your eye to the ...

2. forums.collectors.com › discussion › 631067Does a trimmed card have any value? — Collectors Universe

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   Jan 12, 2008 · Yes, they do have some value...but it varies card to card. If it's a rather hard to find card (a 1914 Cracker Jack Matthewson for example) the percentage of the full value would be higher - maybe 20%. For easy to find cards, (most Mantle, Williams & Robinsons) maybe 10% of the full value. WinPitcher 27,726.

3. gradedcardinvestor.com › how-to-tell-if-a-sportsHow to Tell if a Sports Card is Trimmed - Graded Card Investor

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   Oct 15, 2023 · Trimming Sports Cards Trimming sports cards is a deceptive practice that can significantly inflate the perceived value of a card. As a collector or investor, it’s crucial to identify such alterations to avoid potential losses. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to detect trimmed cards: Understanding Trimming vs. Miscut Cards: Firstly, distinguish between a trimmed […]

4. www.net54baseball.com › showthreadHow Does Trimming Effect Value? - Net54baseball.com Forums

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   Sep 19, 2007 · Technically, an altered card (trimming, recoloring, etc) grades Poor. There are cases, especially with rares cards, where the card will be valued higher than that. If the card is plentiful, trimming will usually keep the value way down low. I'd hesitate at getting giddy over an altered card because "it

5. gradedcardinvestor.com › in-depth-guide-to-gradingIn-Depth Guide to Grading your Vintage and Modern Sports Cards

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   Oct 15, 2023 · Deceptive trimming. Deceptive trimming is when someone alters a card to shave off edge wear, improve the sharpness of the corners or improve centering. Their objective is to falsely increase the perceived value of the card to unsuspecting buyers. There is evident shrinkage compared to a similar full-sized card or if the trimmed card is measured.

6. www.worthpoint.com › articles › collectiblesDoes Grading Automatically Increase The Value Of A Card?

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   Mar 10, 2022 · The grading process consists of the trading card’s physical encapsulation and assigning a numerical value to the card. Grades are typically assigned on a scale of 1-10 (1 being poor and 10 being Gem Mint). When selling a card or collection, having items graded might make financial sense. In fact, in many cases, the only way to maximize value ...

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   Can a trimmed card improve a card's grade?

   • As shown with recent discoveries of trimmed graded cards, the trimming process (if it goes undiscovered) can improve a card’s overall grade significantly. We should once again provide a shoutout to Blowout Forums, whose members have been the grading police over the past few years.

   How To Spot a Trimmed Card - All Vintage Cards

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   Why would someone alter a card by trimming?

   • There are a few reasons as to why someone would alter a card by trimming.One is to hide edge chipping or other damage. Sometimes an edge is trimmed or beveled in order to remove natural edge chipping in an attempt to improve the apparent grade. Another reason is to attempt to improve the centering.

   Sports Card Trimming: How to Spot It and Avoid It - Beckett Collectibles

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   What if a card is trimmed?

   • For cards of such caliber, even if they are trimmed, it’s advisable to seek authentication from a reputable third-party grading company. The value of such iconic cards remains high, underscoring their enduring appeal to collectors, regardless of condition.

   How to Tell if a Sports Card is Trimmed - Graded Card Investor

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   How do you know if a card has been trimmed?

   • In fact, if you are relying on measuring a card to detect trimming, you are going to buy some trimmed cards. The only way to determine if a card has been trimmed is to examine the cards edge. That’s not to say that there is no benefit in measuring cards, it just means that a trimmed card does not necessarily have to be undersized.

   Sports Card Trimming: How to Spot It and Avoid It - Beckett Collectibles

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   Is a trimmed card worth anything?

   • Although the card’s appearance might be far from pristine, it retains significant collectible value and historical importance. For cards of such caliber, even if they are trimmed, it’s advisable to seek authentication from a reputable third-party grading company.

   How to Tell if a Sports Card is Trimmed - Graded Card Investor

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   Does card trimming ruin a card's value?

   • When you click on links to various merchants on this site, like eBay, and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Card trimming may make a card look better, but such alterations can also forever destroy a card’s value. Card collecting and dealing is fun. After all, it should be about fun, right?

   Sports Card Trimming: How to Spot It and Avoid It - Beckett Collectibles

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8. allvintagecards.com › how-to-spot-a-trimmed-cardHow To Spot a Trimmed Card - All Vintage Cards

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   Jun 28, 2020 · Use The ‘Eye Test’ To See If The Card Has Been Trimmed. Sometimes, a trim is so blatantly obvious that you can spot it with your own eyes. Here’s a T206 Addie Joss, that has clearly been trimmed. Just check out those jagged borders at the top of the card and we know immediately that we have a trimmed card on our hands.