1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs #31 Commissioner Gordon and Batman — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners appear to have mild-to-moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (upper-left and lower-left show softening), consistent with a 5 EX or 4 VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears moderate with some light wear but no obvious creasing visible from this angle; the COMC watermark partially obscures surface detail in the center. Edges look reasonably clean with normal vintage roughness typical of 1966 Topps cuts. Without a back scan or corner closeups, a one-grade range spread is warranted; a crease hidden by the watermark or on the reverse could pull this to a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is off but not severely. Corners show visible rounding on all four corners, most notably the bottom corners, consistent with VG-range wear. Surface appears to have moderate gloss loss and there is some light soiling or handling wear visible, particularly in the lower left area of the image. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo angle, though the seller's VG self-assessment and the visible corner rounding suggest the card sits squarely in the VG (3) to VG-EX (4) range; back condition is unseen and could push the grade either direction.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right skew favoring right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top-bottom) — centering is noticeably off horizontally. Corners: the visible corners show some rounding, particularly at the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no razor-sharp corners are evident. Surface and gloss appear reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this scan, and the photo image area looks clean without major print defects beyond expected vintage print snow. The watermark obscures the lower-center surface detail, limiting crease/wear assessment there; back is not visible, so any paper issues on reverse remain unknown — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-right favoring right), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom), so centering is passable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding on at least the bottom-left and bottom-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chips or tears visible; the rough cut texture is normal for this set and not penalized. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling wear but no obvious creases are visible in this photo, keeping the card out of VG territory; back condition and any hidden creases remain unknown, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T-B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range; no razor sharpness remains but no severe blunting either. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, and the image photo itself shows typical 1966 Topps print characteristics. No creases are clearly visible in this scan, though the scan compression makes it difficult to rule out light surface creases entirely — the honest range reflects that uncertainty. Overall the card presents as mid-grade raw, likely landing around VG-EX (4), possibly stretching to EX (5) if corners and surface are cleaner than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), top border slightly larger than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — left-to-right off-centering is the primary concern here, approaching 70/30 or worse on the horizontal axis. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower left and upper right appear most affected), consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows overall gloss loss and toning/aging consistent with a well-handled 57-year-old card; there appears to be light soiling or paper stress near the lower left region. No obvious hard creases are confirmed in this single photo but some surface wear and possible light paper stress cannot be ruled out — back condition is unknown. The card grades most likely PSA 3 (VG) given the rounded corners, off-centering, and gloss loss, with the range spanning 2-4 depending on back condition and whether any hidden creases are present.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — centering is off horizontally but not severely. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower left and lower right appear softer), consistent with light-to-moderate handling wear. Surface gloss appears present but slightly dulled; no obvious creases are visible from this scan, which is encouraging. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, though the slightly rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. Back is not visible, and corner detail is limited at this resolution, so the range is widened accordingly; a crease on the back or heavier corner wear could push this toward a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear lightly worn with very slight rounding visible, particularly on the lower corners, consistent with a grade in the EX to EX-MT range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution; rough cut texture on edges is normal for the 1966 Topps Batman series and is not penalized. Surface gloss appears moderate with some light wear or cloudiness possible but no obvious creases or staining detected; back condition is unknown and could meaningfully affect the final grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R skew favoring right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so centering is passable but not tight. All four corners show visible rounding/wear — no sharp points are evident even at this resolution, with the lower-left and upper-left corners appearing most worn. The white borders show moderate toning/yellowing consistent with age, and there appears to be light surface wear and possible gloss loss across the image area. No obvious hard creases are visible from this angle, but a subtle horizontal disturbance near the mid-section cannot be ruled out. The back is not visible, so any hidden creases or staining would push this lower; the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (approx 65/35 T/B) — moderate off-centering but not severe. Corners show some rounding, particularly visible on the lower corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some light wear; no obvious creases are visible from this photo, but the image angle and mounting on a backing board obscure edge and corner detail significantly. The card's placement on a red backing board and slight camera angle make precise corner and edge assessment difficult, widening the range; the seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns with the visible evidence, but hidden flaws on reverse or sharper corner inspection could push this lower.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably tight and not a major deduction. Corners appear lightly worn with very subtle rounding visible on at least two corners (particularly lower left and upper left), consistent with EX-MT to NM range. The white borders show some light toning/aging typical of the set, and there is minor surface texture/print grain visible but no obvious creases detected. Gloss appears partially intact but slightly subdued — the seller's NM claim is modestly optimistic; EX-MT (PSA 6) to NM (PSA 7) is the realistic range, with back condition and corner closeups needed to confirm the upper bound.