Custom Cut Idea

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

I'm thinking about taking my cancel checks and make a full set of these. Going to re-design and update them though.

It's an old design and I've since deleted the PSD file, so I plan on re-doing a new design with same idea. i have canceled checks of:

Leon Day, George Kelly, James H. (Hoyt) Wilhelm, Richard (Rick) B. Ferrell, Walter (Buck) Leonard, Joe Sewell, Elwin (Preacher) Roe, John (Buck) O'Neil, and a few others.

TomMurry · Aug 13, 2010

Thats pretty badass Ike.
What a great looking SET that could be!
Tom

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

GarkoCollector said:
Thats pretty badass Ike.
What a great looking SET that could be!
Tom

Always thought it was a good idea to know exactly when the signature was created and you use more of the canceled check.

RZimm11 · Aug 13, 2010

Those look really cool!

Krom · Aug 13, 2010

Thats a sweet looking cut. Great idea

BunchOBull · Aug 13, 2010

The concept is great, as it makes an impersonal check more tangible, as it has a date associated with it.

One suggestion, on the back of the card, add to whom the check was written, the amount, and what for (if available). That will preserve a bit of history about the personal habits of the player.

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

BunchOBull said:
The concept is great, as it makes an impersonal check more tangible, as it has a date associated with it.

One suggestion, on the back of the card, add to whom the check was written, the amount, and what for (if available). That will preserve a bit of history about the personal habits of the player.

Hmm, dunno about that. I think a better idea since it is a custom, either name and address from check or the bank logo. I think that would be nice.

BunchOBull · Aug 13, 2010

I like that idea as well, and it's your design, so obviously you'll do what is right for your collection.

I only mention that because the only thing that bothers me about cutting up checks is that I never know the details of the transaction.

miguelcabrera · Aug 13, 2010

Sweet idea!

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

BunchOBull said:
I like that idea as well, and it's your design, so obviously you'll do what is right for your collection.

I only mention that because the only thing that bothers me about cutting up checks is that I never know the details of the transaction.

Well, what I've done in the past was put the entire scan of the check on the back:

BunchOBull · Aug 13, 2010

Cool, I really like that idea. Like Donruss used to do with the memorabilia they cut up.

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

BunchOBull said:
Cool, I really like that idea. Like Donruss used to do with the memorabilia they cut up.

Here is an actual card I had authenticated:

Musial Collector · Aug 13, 2010

Very nice.
And I was thinking that you should put a copy of the check on the back of the card, then I saw that you did that with previouse one, IMO that is a great idea.

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

Musial Collector said:
Very nice.
And I was thinking that you should put a copy of the check on the back of the card, then I saw that you did that with previouse one, IMO that is a great idea.

Probably helps on getting it authenticated if they can see where the cut actually came from.

hofmichael · Aug 13, 2010

The creativity you guys have displayed is incredible.And while I don't agree with cutting up checks to make cards,the designs are great.

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

hofmichael said:
The creativity you guys have displayed is incredible.And while I don't agree with cutting up checks to make cards,the designs are great.

I use to feel that way, but I think it is easier to store and protect the signature if it was a card.

JzWand · Aug 13, 2010

Thats a really cool idea. I like it!

hofmichael · Aug 13, 2010

autocut said:
hofmichael said:

The creativity you guys have displayed is incredible.And while I don't agree with cutting up checks to make cards,the designs are great.

Click to expand...

I use to feel that way, but I think it is easier to store and protect the signature if it was a card.

I don't mind cutting up index cards to make customs but checks make a great display piece when they are framed and matted with a photo.
Mike

BunchOBull · Aug 13, 2010

It would kind of be cool to have a "this day in history"-style cut set, cut sig, date, image of the check on the back and all, but also a little write up about an event (sports related if possible) that occurred on that day. The front would need some standardized logo and stylings, but the background image would be related to the event, and an image of the player from his playing days in the foreground.

autocut · Aug 13, 2010

hofmichael said:
autocut said:

hofmichael said:

The creativity you guys have displayed is incredible.And while I don't agree with cutting up checks to make cards,the designs are great.

Click to expand...

I use to feel that way, but I think it is easier to store and protect the signature if it was a card.

Click to expand...

I don't mind cutting up index cards to make customs but checks make a great display piece when they are framed and matted with a photo.
Mike

Framing and matting for each check can get expensive and are bulky. i have a few and they just sitting in the closet. Nowhere to put them.

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