Help With a Ryan RC... Trimmed?

[JollyElm]

Have him send you pictures or scans of the card aligned on a ruler, so you can see whether or not it measures out correctly.

[phabphour20]

Originally Posted by 1963Topps Set

I agree, if you don't feel 100 percent... Pass. You will save yourself a huge headache in the long run. Not unless you want to call the seller in question and have him or her confirm the measurements for you.

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Have him send you pictures or scans of the card aligned on a ruler, so you can see whether or not it measures out correctly.

I asked for that card lined up immediately next to another 68 on all four sides. Line has gone cold...

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by phabphour20

I asked for that card lined up immediately next to another 68 on all four sides. Line has gone cold...

He could trim those cards as well, so it wouldn't provide you with any real answers.

[phabphour20]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

He could trim those cards as well, so it wouldn't provide you with any real answers.

I hate everything right now.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by phabphour20

I hate everything right now.

Haha!!!!

[a761506]

You're trying to find a bargain on a card that doesn't have bargains. It doesn't exist. The only reason someone would be tempted to pay PSA 5 money for that card is on the if-come of getting a higher grade when submitting it. The best word for this is greed. The seller will have got to your greed if you decided to buy it, it's highly likely the card has been altered regardless of how it may appear in the photo or the guy would have submitted it himself to resell it for it's true value.

This is a common card. You can find PSA 5's on the regular. Why bother gambling when it is completely unnecessary in this situation?

[phabphour20]

Originally Posted by a761506

You're trying to find a bargain on a card that doesn't have bargains. It doesn't exist. The only reason someone would be tempted to pay PSA 5 money for that card is on the if-come of getting a higher grade when submitting it. The best word for this is greed. The seller will have got to your greed if you decided to buy it, it's highly likely the card has been altered regardless of how it may appear in the photo or the guy would have submitted it himself to resell it for it's true value.

This is a common card. You can find PSA 5's on the regular. Why bother gambling when it is completely unnecessary in this situation?

I agree on some points and disagree on some others. Yes the card is attainable, for sure.

But I don't think bargain hunting is necessarily greed. I'll take a little risk for the chance of a higher grade based on my judgment. I won't take the risk of buying a card I think might have been altered.

I like the thrill of finding a deal. It honestly keeps me more entertained than a lot in this hobby. I can only look at my collection so much. I spend a LOT of time hunting for a deal.

Thanks for the input.

[1963Topps Set]

Originally Posted by phabphour20

I asked for that card lined up immediately next to another 68 on all four sides. Line has gone cold...

Interesting... I guess that is your answer.