Card Company Cut Signature Disasters

[Smanzari]

If Topps gave this half an ounce of actual thought, they could have fit the whole name in there -- same with the Collins. I'm sure just about everyone would have been ok with them "stacking" the first/last names in the Windows.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Smanzari

If Topps gave this half an ounce of actual thought, they could have fit the whole name in there -- same with the Collins. I'm sure just about everyone would have been ok with them "stacking" the first/last names in the Windows.

I've seen a few 'stacked' sigs where they cut it into two pieces of paper and they tend to look horrible.

In general, it should not be that hard for the card companies to put out some sort of offer sheet where they are looking for cut autos of a certain size and are paying XX amount. Doesn't have to be out there for the world even, just major dealers. Have others find the cuts that would fit nicely. The cost of the cuts don't seem like they would be a huge factor in the company profit margins, and nicely done cuts get way more attention and sell for a premium, so that would be a positive.

And it goes without saying I don't want the card companies cutting up anything of real historical significance.

[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

I've seen a few 'stacked' sigs where they cut it into two pieces of paper and they tend to look horrible.

In general, it should not be that hard for the card companies to put out some sort of offer sheet where they are looking for cut autos of a certain size and are paying XX amount. Doesn't have to be out there for the world even, just major dealers. Have others find the cuts that would fit nicely. The cost of the cuts don't seem like they would be a huge factor in the company profit margins, and nicely done cuts get way more attention and sell for a premium, so that would be a positive.

And it goes without saying I don't want the card companies cutting up anything of real historical significance.

I hear ya and would prefer not as well, but would be much better than what is presented above IMO

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Smanzari

I hear ya and would prefer not as well, but would be much better than what is presented above IMO

What is above is an absolute joke, especially given the cost of the product.

[sbfinley]

This is the most "well... someone's an idiot" autograph cut I have ever seen:

[Seven]

Disaster class examples of how terrible these cards can be. I understadn if you want to encapsulate a signed index card within a trading card. What I can't stand is when Letters/Photos are destroyed, by these Frankenstiened cards.

[RICHIEHARRIS]

What a waste! Why can't the use some common sense? Obviously whoever they have cutting and assembling aren't a collector...just punching a clock.
"Oh...It's 5:00...I'll just cut this and cram it in.... Babe Ruth...why did some candy bar company have this signed?"

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

If someone prefers to spend their money on a portion of a HOF plaque inserted into one of these abominations vs. buying an intact plaque, that tells me all I need to know about them and how little I'm willing to spend talking about the hobby with them. Consider it the neck tattoo of sports memorabilia. At least it's a good time saver.

[holybull]

Wow....unless that is a player named Hank Greenberger with er cut off.....because it is positively not the Hank Greenberg I know and love....lol

[GrayGhost]

Not an authentic Greenberg. Or it could be Hank Greenberg from Iowa, who has a ranch with 300 chickens,

[theshleps]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

I've seen a few 'stacked' sigs where they cut it into two pieces of paper and they tend to look horrible.

In general, it should not be that hard for the card companies to put out some sort of offer sheet where they are looking for cut autos of a certain size and are paying XX amount. Doesn't have to be out there for the world even, just major dealers. Have others find the cuts that would fit nicely. The cost of the cuts don't seem like they would be a huge factor in the company profit margins, and nicely done cuts get way more attention and sell for a premium, so that would be a positive.

And it goes without saying I don't want the card companies cutting up anything of real historical significance.

When legendary cuts came out the card companies went to the big "dealers" like Ron Gordon, Corcoran, Averitt etc and offered them very generous amounts for cuts of certain hofers but they did state the size. I guess as supply ran out the card companies got desparate and became even stupider