Are W573s thin and slick?

[timber63401]

Just got one in the mail today and doesnt feel "right" but Ive never had one in hand before. Seems really flimsy and slick. Thanks.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Looks fine to me, they are definitely on a lighter stock, can't remember if they had a gloss applied or not.

[drcy]

Don't know about this issue, but many of the period photoengravings (which this is) had slick/glossy fronts.

[NiceDocter]

I bought some uncut strips about 30 years ago and they are somewhat slick with very thin stock. Not what youd think of as a "card" but thicker than paper, maybe kind of like a slick filing card. Take this for what its worth......

[brianp-beme]

Yes...this card is one I sold. It is an authentic card. W573's are commonly found in a very thin paper, and nicer shape ones seem to still have the gloss. I have plenty that are not glossy, but these are also ones that have been roughed up some. W573's can also be found in a much thicker card stock (about 3X to 4X), and these thicker ones I have seen seem to have much fuller borders and thus larger card size. The thicker ones are much less frequently seen.

Brian

[timber63401]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Yes...this card is one I sold. It is an authentic card. W573's are commonly found in a very thin paper, and nicer shape ones seem to still have the gloss. I have plenty that are not glossy, but these are also ones that have been roughed up some. W573's can also be found in a much thicker card stock (about 3X to 4X), and these thicker ones I have seen seem to have much fuller borders and thus larger card size. The thicker ones are much less frequently seen.

Brian

Thanks. Wasnt trying to say someone was selling a reprint on purpose im just pretty ignorant on most prewar issues. Trying to start all over on my st Louis type collection. Thanks again!