1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #11 Poison Pellet — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — acceptable for the grade range. Corner wear is visible at multiple corners with light-to-moderate rounding, consistent with VG-EX to EX range; no corner is sharp but none appears severely worn. Surface shows some light gloss loss and minor toning typical of the vintage stock; no obvious heavy creases are visible in this photo though a light surface crease cannot be ruled out given the photo resolution and card age. Edges appear reasonably intact with the rough cut texture normal for 1966 Topps and not penalized; the seller's VG-EX self-assessment aligns with the photo evidence, placing the most likely grade at PSA 4 with range extending to 3 if a crease is hiding, or 5 if corners are better than they appear.

Centering estimate: left border appears approximately 10-12% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — roughly 60/40 left-to-right, 55/45 top-to-bottom, acceptable for the grade range. Corners appear to show light wear on at least the visible corners, with slight softening suggesting rounding has begun — consistent with EX-MT to NM territory. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this single front photo, though the image resolution limits fine detail assessment on surface scratches or print defects. Edges look clean for a vintage 1966 Topps card; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. Back cannot be assessed, and corner closeups are unavailable, widening the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (rough ratio ~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders look closer to ~55/45 T/B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. The card surface appears to have some gloss loss and slight soiling or toning on the white border areas, which is common for this 55-year-old set but still grade-relevant. No creases are clearly visible in this single angled photo, though the perspective distortion and resolution prevent a confident ruling on surface issues; without a flat scan or corner close-ups, the range must remain wide — a hidden crease or heavier corner wear could push this to a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners appear to show light wear with minor blunting visible on at least two corners (lower left and upper right appear softest), consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious chips or tears; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible, though print snow common to this set may be present at closer inspection — the single photo does not reveal the back or allow tight corner magnification, so the range is widened accordingly.

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 but not tight. The seller's title includes 'READ' which often signals disclosed flaws; the note says 'corner wear,' which is consistent with what the photo suggests. Corners show visible rounding or soft wear, consistent with EX to VG-EX range — no corners appear crisp or sharp. Surface gloss appears present but reduced; no obvious creases are visible in this scan, though the image resolution limits definitive crease detection. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chipping; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and is not penalized. Overall condition reads mid-grade, with corner wear being the primary grade-limiting factor.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~55% right-heavy), top and bottom borders look reasonably balanced at roughly 55/45 top-heavy — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX range. Corners: at this scan resolution the corners show some rounding but no sharp points visible; upper-left and lower-right appear slightly more worn, consistent with a PSA 4-5 range. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks visible. Surface gloss appears moderately retained with no obvious creases visible, which supports the seller's VG-EX to EX call; however, a back-side crease cannot be ruled out from this photo alone. Overall condition aligns with EX (PSA 5) as the most likely grade, with PSA 4 (VG-EX) a realistic floor if corner rounding or a hidden surface flaw is confirmed on inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top and bottom borders look reasonably balanced (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a significant grade penalty. Corners: the two visible corners (lower-left and lower-right) show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with EX range; upper corners are partially obscured by the sleeve but appear similar. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from this photo, and color is vibrant. Edges look clean with no significant chipping or roughness beyond normal vintage handling. The sleeve glare on the right side slightly obscures that edge and corner, preventing a tighter range; back is unseen. Seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns with the visible evidence, placing this comfortably in the PSA 5 EX range with a possible stretch to 6 EX-MT if corners are cleaner than they appear.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonable and not a major grade driver here. Corners show light rounding on all four, consistent with EX (PSA 5) territory; no corner is sharply pointed but none appears heavily blunted. Edges appear clean with no visible nicks from this photo. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects beyond normal vintage print snow; the seller's 'EX' self-description aligns with the visual. Back condition and precise corner wear cannot be confirmed from this single front photo, warranting a widened range of 4–6.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably acceptable and not a significant grade detractor. Corners: all four corners show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with handling wear; no sharp points visible, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Edges: appear intact with no major nicks or tears; the rough cut texture is normal for this vintage Topps issue and not penalized. Surface: some gloss loss is apparent, and there is light toning on the white borders typical of this 55-year-old issue; no creases are visible in this photo but the back cannot be assessed. The card presents most plausibly as an EX (5), with the lower bound accounting for any hidden reverse-side flaws or crease and the upper bound reflecting the possibility of better surface condition on closer inspection.

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 reasonable and not a significant grade detractor. Corners appear lightly worn with minor rounding visible especially on the upper-left and lower-right corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface shows good gloss retention with no obvious creases visible in this photo, though the back cannot be assessed. Edges appear clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue. The seller's 'hg6' notation (likely 'high-grade 6') aligns with this estimate; range is widened slightly due to inability to confirm back condition or corner wear under magnification.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly tighter than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is within acceptable vintage range, no severe off-center penalty warranted. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding on the visible corners, most notably the lower-right corner which looks slightly soft; upper corners are harder to assess cleanly through the case glare. Surface color and print appear bright and clean with good color saturation and no obvious creases visible. Edges look reasonably clean for a vintage 1966 Topps issue. The plastic holder introduces glare that obscures fine surface details and corner tips; a definitive corner assessment would require removal from the case, which widens the range — if corners are sharper than they appear through the glare this card could nudge toward a 6, but visible rounding keeps the floor at 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B), indicating off-center but not catastrophically so. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the acrylic case and at this resolution — they appear to show some rounding consistent with moderate handling wear, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears present but reduced; no obvious creases are visible from this angle, though the case and glare obscure fine surface details. The acrylic holder and image quality prevent confident assessment of edge condition, corner sharpness, and any subtle print defects — a full-hand inspection out of the holder is needed before submission.

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 acceptable and not a primary grade limiter. The white borders show moderate toning/age-appropriate yellowing along edges, consistent with vintage 1966 stock. Corner assessment is the limiting factor: upper-left and upper-right corners appear to show slight rounding or softening at the tips, suggesting light to moderate wear; lower corners are partially obscured by the bat logo graphic but appear similarly worn. Surface gloss appears partially retained but with some dulling visible across the image area. No creases or staining are visible in this photo, but the back cannot be assessed and corner wear seen at this resolution is consistent with an EX to VG-EX grade range. No miscut evident; edges appear normally cut for the vintage set.