1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #21 Narrow Escape — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-bottom) — centering is acceptable but not tight enough for 8+. Corners: at this photo resolution all four corners appear reasonably sharp with no obvious rounding visible, though the bottom-left and bottom-right corners show slight softening consistent with light handling; no corner is clearly blunted. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks or rough chips beyond normal 1966 Topps production cuts. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases corroborating the seller's claim; no significant print snow or staining is apparent on the white borders, though a single-angle photo cannot confirm the back or rule out hidden surface flaws. The range of 5–7 reflects uncertainty about corner sharpness and edge condition at full magnification; a PSA 6 EX-MT is the most probable outcome pending back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears narrower than bottom (~45/55 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 5-6 range. Corners: at this resolution the corners appear to show light rounding — upper-left looks the sharpest, lower corners show modest wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible from this angle; rough cut texture is normal for this issue. Surface shows good color saturation with no obvious creases visible, gloss appears moderate — consistent with the seller's EX self-assessment, though some gloss loss is likely given age. Back is not visible and no corner macro shots are provided, so corner condition and reverse creases cannot be confirmed, warranting a widened range of 4-6.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most evident at the lower-left and upper-right, suggesting moderate handling wear consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some toning and what appears to be light soiling or wear to the gloss, particularly in the lower portion of the card; no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo though subtle surface stress cannot be ruled out. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chips noted, consistent with typical vintage handling; the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue is present and not penalized.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders appear somewhat even but the card sits at a slight angle making precise estimation difficult; centering alone could push toward EX-MT range but other flaws dominate. All four corners show visible rounding and wear — no sharp points remain, consistent with VG to VG-EX territory at best. The white borders show toning/yellowing consistent with age, and there is visible surface wear including what appears to be a light crease or stress line in the upper-left area near the flame artwork, plus general gloss loss across the surface. The card is gradable but the combination of rounded corners, border wear, and apparent surface crease places this squarely in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the crease is shallower than it appears and corners are kinder under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. More concerning are the corners: all four show visible rounding, with the lower-left corner appearing the most worn; this is consistent with a VG grade. Surface shows apparent gloss loss across the face, and there are what appear to be light handling creases or stress lines visible near the left edge and lower portion of the card — if a crease is confirmed, that anchors this squarely in the 2-3 range. Edges show typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps but also appear lightly frayed in places. The camera angle and image resolution prevent definitive assessment of crease depth or surface scratching, so the range is widened accordingly; a confirmed crease would push toward a 2, while absence of crease with cleaner corners could support a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approximately 55/45 L/R); top border appears moderately wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX range. Corners show light rounding, most visible on the lower-right and upper-left corners, consistent with EX (5) rather than EX-MT (6). Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, consistent with normal rough-cut characteristics of the Black Bat series. Surface shows adequate gloss with no creases apparent from this single front photo, though the back is unexamined and minor surface wear cannot be fully ruled out. Seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns with the visual evidence; the range is widened slightly downward to account for hidden back condition and corner wear that may be more pronounced in hand.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45; centering is acceptable but slightly off horizontally. Corners: the visible corners show mild rounding consistent with EX range — not sharp enough for EX-MT but not heavily rounded to VG territory. Surface: gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from this angle, consistent with the seller's EX+ claim though no self-disclosed creases are flagged here. Edges appear clean with no major chipping; back condition, corner sharpness, and any hidden surface issues cannot be confirmed from this single front image, so the range is widened accordingly — PSA 5 is the most likely landing spot.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card. Corners: the upper-left corner shows the most visible rounding/wear; upper-right and lower corners appear moderately worn but not severely rounded — consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps; no obvious nicks visible from this photo. Surface shows good color saturation and artwork integrity with no creases visible, though some light gloss loss is possible but cannot be confirmed definitively from this scan; a small mark or notation appears in the upper-left corner area (possibly writing or print artifact) which, if confirmed as pen/pencil writing, could push the grade toward the lower end of this range or trigger a qualifier.

Centering estimate: left border appears approximately 10-12% wider than right border (roughly 60/40 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 7 or better. Corners: upper-left and upper-right corners appear reasonably sharp with possible very light blunting; lower corners are partially obscured by the holder glare and the bat-logo overlay but show no obvious rounding from what is visible. Surface: gloss appears present and largely intact with no visible creases; some minor print grain/snow is consistent with normal 1966 Topps production and should not be penalized. Edges: appear clean and without major nicks visible from this angle. The primary uncertainty is corner condition on the lower pair, hidden by the holder; a back inspection and corner close-ups would be needed to separate a 5 from a 7.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R); top border appears notably tighter than bottom (approximately 65/35 T/B), which is acceptable for vintage but pushes toward the EX-MT ceiling. Corners appear to show light wear on at least two visible corners — no sharp pinpoint corners evident but no significant rounding either, consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, consistent with seller's 'no crease' disclosure. The acrylic box lid introduces significant glare across the upper half of the card, obscuring full assessment of surface wear, print defects, and corner condition — confidence is LOW and the range is widened accordingly; a corner closeup and back scan would be needed to tighten this estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top and bottom borders look close to even (~50/50 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear to have light wear with very slight rounding visible, particularly on the upper-left and lower-right corners, consistent with a 5-6 grade. Surface shows good color saturation and reasonable gloss retention with no visible creases from this angle; print quality is typical for the 1966 issue with minor ink texture. No major staining, writing, or edge damage is detectable, but a single-side photo prevents confirmation of back condition, corner sharpness under magnification, and any hidden surface issues — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably tighter than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX range but not NM territory. Corners: the lower-left corner shows the clearest rounding visible in this photo; upper corners appear reasonably sharp but not crisp enough for NM-MT; lower-right is partially obscured by the bat-logo graphic on the card face. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks or tears — consistent with the rough-cut normal for this issue. Surface gloss appears present with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible, supporting the seller's EX claim; however, the back is unseen and could hide a crease or paper flaw that would drop the grade. Ranging EX (5) as the point estimate with VG-EX (4) as the floor in case hidden back flaws exist and EX-MT (6) as the ceiling if corners prove sharper than they appear at this resolution.

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 acceptable, consistent with EX-MT range. Corners: from this distance the corners appear reasonably sharp with mild rounding evident on at least two corners (lower left and lower right appear slightly soft), consistent with a 5-6 grade. Surface: color appears vibrant with reasonable gloss retention; no obvious creases visible in the image, no staining noted. Edges appear clean with no significant chipping or fraying; back is not visible so hidden defects (creases, stains, writing) cannot be ruled out, warranting a wider range — collectors should examine the reverse carefully before submitting.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is serviceable but not tight. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four; the upper corners appear slightly softer than the lower pair, consistent with a 5-6 range. Surface gloss appears moderate with some loss visible, no obvious hard creases detected in this photo though subtle surface wear cannot be ruled out at this resolution. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue; no staining or print defects beyond minor print snow visible. The seller's 'hg6' designation is plausible but corners may pull this toward a 5; back condition and any hidden creases remain unknowable from this single front image.