Why do all TPG companies not use the term original?

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I have been wondering this for some time now.  I am not familiar with all TPG parties out there but from what I can tell it seems only BCS will state whether they believe the note is original or not.  Why is this, and why do all parties not state this on their holders?  For me, I find it very useful to know whether the note is original or not which may be why I tend to only buy BCS original graded notes.

Thoughts please.

Tim

 From what I understand PMG states on the back of their holders exceptional paper quality for original notes and if it is blank it means that it has been washed or pressed or whatever. Seems kind of deceiving to me.

I agree that by not having anything on the holder an un educated buyer would think nothing of it when either original or EPQ is not on the holder. I have seen many times when a TPG note was not an EPQ or original on Ebay and it usually was a newbie that purchased it for more than it would likely fetch if it was original.
Many people don't realize that if this designation is not there ....there likely is a problem with he note.
ABYSS

Whoa there, hold your horses gentlemen! The presence of the acronym "PPQ" (Premium Paper Quality) or "EPQ" (Exceptional Paper Quality) on a PCGS/PMG-graded note absolutely does NOT imply that a note is original and has never been washed or pressed. Just read my earlier post for the juicy details ....

http://www.cdnpapermoney.com/forum/index.php?topic=9632.msg44171#msg44171

And what a tremendous difference there is between the two assigned grades, i.e., "EF-45" vs. "AU-58 PPQ" !! Caveat Emptor in spades!!