OT:Original What does it mean?

[ndevlin]

A lot of people that grade the older cards(especially if they know something is wrong with it like being trimmed) will have it sent off not for the grading, but to get it in a holder with "AU". Pretty much whenever you see that it means 2 things. Its either altered, or the card is in too poor condition to even get a "1" poor grade. Thats why you see a lot of tobacco cards that are in a SGC case with an "AU" as opposed to an actual grade.

[cjw]

Hi..I don't know what you paid for the card, but let me know if you want to sell it, as I am looking for an Oh card for display with a signed ball I have. chris

christopherwood@canada.com

[FastLane80]

Obviously, the trimming lowers the value quite a bit.

..or makes it more affordable I don't mind altered cards at all for that reason. Don't feel bad unless you over paid. It's a nice and unique card despite the trimming.