How do you guys make cut auto cards

[bigga]

Jake, that custom is very nice.

I have a question, if you come across a signed index card of a deceased HOF'er, do you make a cut custom or would you keep it as is? Especially if it has certification sticker like from JSA or Global?

Mike

I myself would make a cut. It might decrease the value of the auto but I don't collect for value. I would much rather look at a cut that I designed then a blank index card. You could always make a back and show a picture of how the index card was before it was cut up and then stick the sticker off of the index card to the back of the cut.

[yankeesjetsfan]

I'm kinda in agreement with Bigga. I'm in the process of turning an auto from Dick McGuire into a custom. It's from one of my first custom cards I made and I want to "upgrade" the card.

Reason I asked is I want to add a Dave DeBusschre auto to my Knicks collection. An index is cheaper than a signed certified card or cut auto card so I figured I can turn it into a custom cut.

Mike

[jake]

I gotta quick question for all you cut auto makers
When you make a cut auto do you always make the card horizontal or d you sometimes do vertical. Reason I ask is because I just got an email ttm that I want to make a cut but I don't think a horizontal would work. So I just wanted to know if cuts can be both vertical and horizontal or if they should only be horizontal

[bamlinden]

I go by the motto - If it looks good, then it is good.

Whatever works. That's the great thing about customs - you can do whatever you want.

I recommend making a photocopy of the autograph and doing some test designs until you find a look that you like.

Here are a couple of my 'vertical' cut autos I have done.





Good luck and be sure to post your designs. Looking forward to seeing them.

[dtigerfan]

Nice job!