1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #17 Spikes of Death — 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) — centering is reasonably tight and not a major grade detractor. Corners: at this resolution the corners appear intact with no obvious rounding on the upper corners; lower corners are partially obscured by the holder edge but show no alarming rounding. Surface: gloss appears present and largely intact; no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond the expected light print snow common to this issue. Edges appear clean with no evident nicks. Primary uncertainty is the lower corners (hidden by holder) and whether any light surface wear or gloss loss exists close-up that this single photo cannot resolve; grade range of 5–7 reflects that honest uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R); top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is within acceptable range for a 6-7. Corners appear to have light rounding at the visible lower-left and lower-right corners, consistent with EX to EX-MT wear; upper corners are partially obscured but show no obvious blunting. Edges appear reasonably clean with no visible nicks or tears; the rough cut texture typical of this 1966 Topps issue is present and not penalized. Surface gloss appears moderate with no creases visible in the scan, though slight print speckling/snow is present, which is normal for the set; back condition cannot be assessed from this photo, widening the range.

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 close and not a significant grade penalty. Corners: the visible corners appear to have light rounding/softening rather than crisp points, consistent with light to moderate wear — no sharp razor corners evident, placing this in the EX-MT to NM range at best. Surface and gloss: the image area appears to retain decent gloss with no obvious creases or staining visible; print quality looks solid with good color saturation typical of this set. Edges: appear clean without significant chipping or fraying, though the photo resolution limits precise corner and edge assessment — back condition, which could reveal creases or staining, is unknown and widens the range downward.

Centering: left border appears approximately 10-12% of card width, right border roughly 5-7%, suggesting a moderate left-heavy horizontal shift — estimated L/R ratio near 65/35 to 70/30; top border appears slightly wider than bottom, roughly 55/45 T/B. Corners: the visible upper-right corner appears reasonably sharp with only minor rounding; lower corners are partially obscured by card angle but suggest light wear consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface: gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible; some minor print texture typical of 1966 Topps vintage stock is present but not penalized. Back and corner close-ups are unavailable, so the range is widened — a hidden crease or more significant corner wear could push this toward a 5, while cleaner corners and better centering confirmation could support a 7.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top-bottom), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern but not catastrophic. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on the visible corners — no sharp points evident, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this issue; no obvious chipping. Surface shows acceptable gloss retention with no visible creases in the scan, though the seller's title code '15wb' may reference white border toning — some mild toning is present on the white borders which is typical for the set and would not heavily penalize. Back condition and corner closeups are unavailable, widening the range; absent evidence of a crease the card grades most likely in the EX (5) neighborhood.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — left-right lean is the primary centering concern. Corners show mild-to-moderate rounding, particularly visible at the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious rough tears beyond normal vintage cut texture for this series. Surface gloss appears present but slightly muted; no creases are visible in this photo, which aligns with the seller's EX claim, though the back cannot be assessed. The left/right centering deficit and corner softness push this toward a PSA 5 EX most likely, with a realistic floor of 4 VG-EX if reverse shows any light crease or additional wear.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom appears approximately 55/45 — centering is below NM threshold but not catastrophic. The card shows visible aging and wear: corners appear rounded rather than sharp, consistent with VG to VG-EX range at best. Surface shows toning/yellowing on the white border areas and there is noticeable gloss loss across the image area. The plastic shell holder obscures the edges and corners enough to prevent a precise read, and the right-side elastic band blocks that corner entirely — the hidden corners and edges are the primary source of range uncertainty. Given the visible corner rounding, surface wear, and gloss loss apparent even through the case, a PSA 3 (VG) is the most likely outcome, with some possibility of a 4 if corners are better than they appear or a 2 if the reverse shows a crease or the hidden right-side corners are more damaged.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L-R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (approx 65/35 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most notably the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with honest handling wear; no sharp points remain. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible at this resolution, consistent with normal vintage rough-cut texture for this set. Surface shows some light gloss loss and possible minor scuffing but no creases are visible in this photo; back is unseen so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, which widens the range downward. Overall condition profile points to VG-EX (4) as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they read in photo and VG (3) possible if the back reveals a crease or additional wear.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card and does not cap the grade. Corners at upper-right and lower-left appear to show very light rounding/wear; upper-left looks reasonably sharp while lower-right is partially obscured. Surface shows good overall gloss retention with no obvious creases visible in this image. Edges appear clean with no major chipping; some minor print texture is present which is normal for this issue. Back is not visible so hidden defects (stains, creases, writing) cannot be ruled out, widening the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears approximately 10-12% wider than right border, top border slightly wider than bottom — rough ratio ~60/40 L/R and ~55/45 T/B, which falls within NM-MT range centering-wise. Corners: the two visible right-side corners appear reasonably sharp with only very slight blunting at the lower-right; left corners are partially obscured by the sleeve edge and cannot be fully evaluated. Surface: gloss appears well-preserved with no obvious creases, staining, or print breaks visible; some light print texture consistent with normal 1966 Topps production. Edges appear clean with no visible chipping or fraying, though the top-loader makes precise edge assessment difficult — back cannot be evaluated, and corner sharpness under magnification remains uncertain, keeping the floor at 6.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approximately 55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (approximately 65/35 T/B) — centering is off but within EX-MT territory. Corners: all four corners appear reasonably sharp with only minor softening visible, no obvious rounding at this resolution; upper right and lower left look best. Surface: gloss appears intact with good color saturation; no visible creases, stains, or print defects noted, though some print texture typical of the 1966 Topps Batman issue may be present. Edges appear clean with no significant chipping or fraying visible, though the plastic holder and glare on the upper third limit a full corner and edge assessment — range reflects that uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is quite good overall, no severe off-center condition. Corners: upper-right corner shows the clearest view and appears to have light wear with minor blunting; upper-left appears similarly worn; lower corners are harder to assess but suggest comparable light rounding consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface: gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible; some minor print texture consistent with this vintage issue. Edges: cuts appear fairly clean with no obvious roughness beyond normal 1966 Topps production variation. Back is not visible, limiting full assessment; range widened accordingly — a clean back with no writing or stains could push toward 7, while any hidden surface wear or crease would pull toward 5.