1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs #3 The Joker

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 7 | $4.75 – $24.98 | — | 3.8 |
| CGC 5 | 0 | — | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 70/30 left-right and 60/40 top-bottom — meaningful but not severe off-centering. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, most apparent at bottom-left and top-right, consistent with an EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss with no obvious creases visible in this scan, though the image resolution limits crease detection with certainty. Edges appear reasonably clean with no egregious nicks visible; some toning/aging on the border is consistent with a 57-year-old card and should not be penalized heavily per vintage standards. The seller's 'high grade' claim feels optimistic given the corner wear; back condition is unknown and could move the grade in either direction.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners observable even at this resolution, consistent with significant handling wear. A horizontal crease or fold line appears visible in the lower-left quadrant of the card, which would push this into VG (3) territory at best. Surface shows some gloss loss and the image scan/photo quality obscures fine detail, but overall condition signals a well-handled vintage copy. The Comc watermark prevents full surface assessment; back is not shown, limiting confidence in the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears notably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), which is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear to show light wear with minor rounding visible, consistent with EX to EX-MT grade. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this image, though some minor print texture/snow typical of the set is present. Edges appear clean with no major chips or tears; the seller's 'EX+' self-assessment of roughly PSA 6 territory aligns with what is visible, though without corner closeups or a back scan, a range of 5-7 is appropriate — the back and corner condition under magnification will be the deciding factor.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border wider than bottom (approximately 65/35 T/B), indicating off-center condition. All four corners show visible rounding consistent with handling wear — no sharp points remain, placing this squarely in the VG-to-VG-EX range at best. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some toning/yellowing on the cream border areas typical of the era. At least one area of the card surface appears to show a faint surface wrinkle or light crease near the lower portion, though the photo angle makes definitive confirmation difficult — this is the key uncertainty widening the range downward to 2; if a confirmed crease is present it pulls toward a 2, if it is surface wear only a 3 is most likely. Edges appear reasonably intact with no tears or paper loss evident.