1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #45 Trap for the Riddler — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border, top border slightly narrower than bottom — approximately 60/40 left-right and 55/45 top-bottom, which is acceptable for this grade range. Corners appear reasonably crisp at this resolution with no obvious rounding visible on the upper corners; lower corners are partially obscured by the card angle but show no gross wear. White borders show some expected toning consistent with vintage 1966 Topps stock, which is normal for the set and not penalized heavily. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases as the seller claims, though the slight camera angle limits a definitive read on edge and surface condition; back is not visible. Estimate of EX-MT (6) with range extending to NM (7) if corners prove sharper on inspection, or dropping to EX (5) if subtle corner rounding or surface wear is revealed under closer examination.

Centering: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear close to 55/45 — horizontal off-centering is the primary concern. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/wear, with the upper-left and lower-left appearing softer than the right-side corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Edges: cuts appear typical of vintage 1966 Topps rough-cut production; no obvious nicks but left edge shows some wear. Surface: gloss is partially present but diminished, some light surface wear visible in the scan; no obvious crease is confirmed from this photo, though a light handling crease cannot be ruled out on the lower portion of the card. Overall condition aligns with VG-EX (4), with the off-centering and corner rounding being the primary grade drivers; an EX (5) is possible if corners are sharper than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more even at approximately 55/45 T-B — centering is acceptable but not tight. The watermark obscures the surface, making it difficult to assess gloss retention, print snow, or subtle creases. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding visible at the lower-left and lower-right, consistent with an EX to VG-EX range. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious miscut or adjacent card printing visible. Without a clean, unobstructed image the range must be widened; surface flaws or hidden creases could push this toward a 4, while clean gloss could support a 5-6.

Centering estimate from photo: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly 55/45 T/B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The primary concern is the upper-left corner, which shows visible rounding and what appears to be wear or a soft crease/fold line; the lower-left corner also shows rounding consistent with handling wear. Edges show some roughness typical of the 1966 Topps rough-cut stock and should not be over-penalized. Surface gloss appears reduced with some toning on the white borders, and a possible light crease or surface wrinkle is visible in the upper-left quadrant near the 'BOOM' text — if confirmed as a crease this firmly anchors the grade at 3 or below. Back not visible, so any additional creases, staining, or writing would further reduce the grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border moderately wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance with no obvious rounding visible at the four tips, though the lower corners are partially obscured by the artwork's dark tones making precise assessment difficult. Surface shows good color saturation and apparent gloss retention with no obvious creases, staining, or print snow visible. Edges appear clean with no notable chipping; rough cut texture on right edge is normal for this issue and not penalized. Back condition, corner sharpness under magnification, and any hidden surface wear cannot be confirmed from this single front photo.

Centering estimate: left border appears wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. The COMEX watermark obscures the surface center, limiting full surface assessment. Corners appear to show moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (lower-left most evident), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Edges look reasonably clean without obvious major chipping. Gloss appears partially intact but the image rendering and watermark make definitive surface assessment difficult; no obvious creases or staining detected, though the seller's title says 'READ' which may flag undisclosed flaws. Seller note 'damaged case' refers to protective holder, not the card itself. Range widened due to watermark obstruction and inability to confirm all four corners and surface fully.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX range. Corners show some softening/rounding at all four tips, most visible at upper right and lower left, consistent with EX to EX-MT wear. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue — no miscut observed. Surface shows good color saturation with apparent gloss retention; no obvious creases are visible in this image, though back cannot be assessed and light surface wear may be present. The combination of corner rounding and minor centering deviation places this most likely in the EX (5) range, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are slightly better than they read at this resolution.

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. Corners show visible rounding on all four, consistent with heavy handling; no corners appear crisp. Surface shows apparent gloss loss across much of the card face, and there is a visible crease or fold line running through the mid-section of the card (consistent with seller's GD/VG self-assessment). Edges appear reasonably intact without major chipping for the vintage. The seller's GD/VG disclosure of wear is corroborated by the visible rounding, gloss loss, and apparent crease, placing this squarely in the PSA 2-3 range; a 4 is possible only if the crease proves shallow under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is passable for EX-MT range. Corners appear reasonably well-preserved with only minor blunting visible on the lower-left and upper-right corners; no sharp razor points but no heavy rounding either. Edges look clean with the slightly rough cut typical of the 1966 Topps Batman issue — not penalized. Surface shows good color saturation and apparent gloss with no visible creases, staining, or print defects, though fine surface wear cannot be fully ruled out from a single scan. Back condition, which can reveal hidden creases or writing, is unknown and widens the range downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L-R), top border modestly wider than bottom (approx 60/40 T-B) — centering is acceptable for NM-MT range and does not appear to be an OC issue. Corners: from this single photo at moderate distance, corners appear to have light wear — no sharp points are clearly visible but no obvious rounding either; consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface: gloss appears present with strong color saturation and no obvious creases, stains, or print snow visible. Edges show the rough cut typical of the 1966 Topps Batman series and should not be penalized; back is not visible so hidden flaws (creases, staining, writing) cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward.

Centering — the angled photo makes precision difficult, but the top border appears noticeably thinner than the bottom (~70/30 T/B), and the left border appears slightly narrower than the right (~60/40 L/R); centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding, most prominently on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a PSA 3 VG or low VG-EX range. Surface: the artwork area shows stress lines and what appear to be light surface creases across the mid-card area (visible as irregular color breaks in the red/orange background), and the card stock looks soft with moderate gloss loss. Edges appear worn but not frayed. The combination of rounded corners, probable surface creasing, and gloss loss anchors this at VG (3), with a generous ceiling of VG-EX (4) if the creases prove shallow 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) — off-center but not catastrophically so. All four corners show visible rounding consistent with handling wear; no corner appears sharp or near-mint. The white borders show toning/yellowing along edges, and there is evident surface wear with moderate gloss loss across the face of the card. Edge texture appears rough but that is normal for this 1966 Topps issue. No creases are definitively confirmed from this single photo, though the surface wear and image angle could conceal light creases; the rounded corners and gloss loss alone place this firmly in the VG to VG-EX range. A back inspection and corner macro shots would be needed to confirm whether a crease is present, which could push the grade down to a 2.

Centering estimate from photo: left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom appears approximately 55/45 — centering is acceptable but not tight. The white borders show moderate toning/yellowing consistent with a 55-year-old card, which is vintage-normal but does indicate age stress. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to the angled propped shot; the visible lower-left and lower-right corners appear to have at least light rounding suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface shows no obvious creases from this view but gloss loss is apparent across the image area. The card's back, corner wear, and any hidden surface flaws are unassessable from this single angled photo, widening the range accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners appear reasonably intact with only light wear visible; no obvious blunting or rounding is discernible at this resolution, though the lower corners are partially obscured by shadow and the seller's watermark. Surface gloss appears present with no visible creases; the artwork is vivid and clean with no obvious print defects or staining. Edge cuts appear typical for 1966 Topps rough-cut vintage stock and are not penalized. The watermark across the lower center prevents full assessment of the surface in that zone, and no back image is available, widening the range slightly.