that is a stunning looking copy... unfortunately, the trimming will really take a toll on value...if it was just slight, with no trimming, i would say 50% of unrestored value...with the trim, 25% is most I would pay or value it at...so let's say an unrestored 9.0 would sell for 4K or so, then I would value this copy at 1K or so...give or take
ok...ok...tough room...tough crowd...but, uhhh...ok
keep in mind, there are some that don't view as negatively on trimming as the majority do...unfortunately, I am one of those that "really dislike" trimming... not sure why, but I do...so my valuation might be skewed negatively by it... but, i have seen similar higher grade slight timely's sell in approx. that % range (25% or so), and thus, that was the basis for my value consideration (thumbs u