Need Opinions on 1952 Topps Mantle...trimmed??

[Leon]

I am not an expert on trimming but can spot the obvious. If I was plunking down 10k I wouldn't do it on that card, personally. I would never be comfortable with those borders. The top and bottom borders have the same tapering cut but that is all I would ever look at and they make me nervous. They just don't look straight to me.

Also, unless that is some kind of freak '52 Mantle then it's not pre-war (pre-wwII) and really shouldn't be on the front page. There is a page for post-war cards where this thread should have really gone. Next time please be careful on where the thread goes. Good luck, happy collecting and best regards

[calvindog]

GAI holder, that top border looks ridiculous, and you received a 'second chance' offer -- which means it didn't cross into a real grading company's holder. How many more red flags do you want?

[barrysloate]

Looks like a purchase you would soon regret. There are so many good things out there to buy, why sink 10K into a potential headache? And the top border does look bad.

[GasHouseGang]

I'd say its trimmed. But if you just want to own a 52 Mantle, it's presents nicely. However, if you hope to cross it over and sell it, you should look elsewhere.

[rdixon1208]

Looks trimmed to me.