W517 Strip Cards size question

Hello everyone. I have a question about the size of the large W517 strip cards. Scans on the internet often make these cards look like small squares but aren't they close to a postcard in size as apposed to a small little square? I ask because someone has a raw W517 for sale that I would like to buy but I am new to the set and would like to make sure it roughly measures up properly. So I guess I am asking do the W517 cards look close to the size of a standard 3x5 postcard for example? Thanks

Tony Turner

[DaveW]

The W517 cards are 3x4 - postcards are more like 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 (I think).

[timelord]

Tony, this website is a good reference. Check it out.
http://www.oldcardboard.com/w/w517/w...?cardsetID=821

Thanks for the tips guys. If I decide to buy it I will ask the seller to let me measure the card and see if it is close to 3X4. I know since they are hand cut they could have extra border or less boarder if they are miscut right?

Tony Turner

[docpatlv]

Tony,

Be careful purchasing these, they have been reproduced.

The W517s also have a miniature version which are tough to find.

Mike

[DaveW]

These were made in vertical strips of 3 cards, so they are only hand cut on
the top and/or bottom. The reprints have a "W517" printed in the bottom
border, so if they are cut too short on the bottom, they may have cut the
telltale sign off. There was a dotted line between cards to show where to cut
and you can sometimes see part of that left also. Good luck - it's a great set.
- Dave