“Diamond cut” card - impact on grading?

[abothebear]

I think my whole 1985 Topps set is diamond cut. Cutting machine quality control was an afterthought that year, it seems. Too bad, because it is one of the best-looking sets Topps has made otherwise.

[JollyElm]

From my New Directory of Collectorisms thread...

293. Carat-Top
A card with a discernible diamond cut.

See also: Rotato - a card that is a true rectangle, but the photo on it is tilted.

[Belfast1933]

As always, thanks for the helpful information… I think I’ll submit old Johnny to SGC to see what we get.

Anyone want to venture to guess the grade? Here he is again, just for sport:

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

As always, thanks for the helpful information… I think I’ll submit old Johnny to SGC to see what we get.

Anyone want to venture to guess the grade? Here he is again, just for sport:

Im thinkin Johnny looks like a 6 also

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

As always, thanks for the helpful information… I think I’ll submit old Johnny to SGC to see what we get.

Anyone want to venture to guess the grade? Here he is again, just for sport:

the grading companies being so brutal these days, I'll guess a 5

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by hcv123

the grading companies being so brutal these days, I'll guess a 5

Thanks… that would be a little disappointing but we’ll see. I’ll post the “big reveal” in a month when I get it back.

Jeff

[Bridwell]

Some call that a "tilt". Some call it a "skew". A slight tilt like you have on Bench might not hurt you very much. I've seen a lot of PSA 8's with a slight tilt.

[perezfan]

Assuming no creases or wrinkles... I think your Bench would surely get a "6" in the "good old days".

But a this point in time, I wouldn't even submit the card, as they'll probably give it a 4 or 5. Perhaps this is PSA's over-reaction to the massive alteration revelations. Or maybe it's tied to their new management. Regardless, it's definitely happening and they are currently grading 1 -2 points tougher than just a couple years ago.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

As always, thanks for the helpful information… I think I’ll submit old Johnny to SGC to see what we get.

Anyone want to venture to guess the grade? Here he is again, just for sport:

So, I just got my notice that this Bench is graded (wow, fast!) and is on his way back… pleasantly surprised to say that he received a grade of 7

Honestly, better than I had even hoped for. I worried that the “tilt” or diamond cut, etc would knock it down too much.

Glad I submitted.

Thx again for the advice and tips

Jeff

[Leon]

congrats on a nice grade...

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

So, I just got my notice that this Bench is graded (wow, fast!) and is on his way back… pleasantly surprised to say that he received a grade of 7

Honestly, better than I had even hoped for. I worried that the “tilt” or diamond cut, etc would knock it down too much.

Glad I submitted.

Thx again for the advice and tips

Jeff

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Leon

congrats on a nice grade...

Thx Leon… and here is young Johnny, tilt and all