W cards that are not "hand cut"

[deadballpaul]

For years PSA has been putting "hand cut" on their labels for all W cards. I've seen a few without them, not sure why. Now it seems that SGC has joined in this. I have no problem putting "hand cut" on the slabs of W cards that are indeed hand cut, but why on W502, W554, or W-572-2 to name a few? Those sets are not hand cut strip cards. Why can't the grading companies take the time to recognize or know the difference?

[Bridwell]

I was wondering the same thing. It also seems inconsistent in that some W cards get number grades while some get "authentic" and no number. Some of the cards with number grades look hand cut or trimmed to me.

[deadballpaul]

The truly hand cut cards will get a number grade if it's determined it meets the size requirement, & authentic if cut too small or poorly. However, I've seen cards that are obviously too small with numerical grades, & cards that look like they should have a numerical grade, but have only authentic with no explanation. Some of my favorite sets are W cards, so the inconsistency of the grading companies drives me crazy. Especially putting "hand cut" on sets that are not hand cut (W502, W554, W575-2, etc...). I'm going to start to collect more ungraded W cards. After decades of looking at cards, I now know if they are authentic or not. Better prices, & more enjoyable this way.

[paul]

Exhibits are also technically "W" cards. Maybe the graders will start adding "handcut" to Exhibit slabs too.

[K-Nole]

That's the exact reason I am scared to get my w575-1 Eddie Collins Keating Candy (no hole punch), graded.
I don't want to get an "Authentic" on it, I want a number grade. I don't care what number it is, I just don't want "Authintic".