1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #51 Flaming Welcome
Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 11 | $3.69 – $13.00 | — | 4.7 |
| TAG ? | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 4.5 | 1 | $67.46 | — | — |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $49.99 | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 2 | $79.00 – $120.00 | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 1 | $125.00 | — | — |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $300.00 | — | — |
Index grading notes
Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is notably off. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the scan (lower-left and upper-left appear softened), consistent with VG-range wear. Surface shows some gloss loss and the card has the expected age-related toning on the white border. The seller's own 'VG' designation aligns with the visible wear; no creases are clearly discernible from this single front-only photo, but corner rounding and centering issues keep this firmly in the VG (3) to VG-EX (4) range. Back condition is unknown and could push this lower if creasing is present.
Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX range. Corners show light rounding on all four, most visible at bottom-left and bottom-right, consistent with EX (5) rather than EX-MT (6). Edges appear reasonably clean with some minor roughness typical of vintage Topps cuts — no miscut detected. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear or minor scuffing, particularly in the lower portion of the card; no creases are visible from this angle but the lower-left border area shows some stress/dirt that warrants a wider range. The seller's 'EX+' self-assessment aligns loosely with this estimate; back is not visible so hidden flaws (creases, stains) cannot be ruled out, hence the floor of 4.
Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 60/40 L/R favoring left), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, no miscut visible. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding, consistent with a 4-5 grade range; no sharp points remain but no severe blunting either. Surface gloss appears partially present with some light wear or scuffing reducing sheen, particularly noticeable in the mid-card area. No visible creases, staining, or writing are detected from this photo, but the back is unseen and edge condition cannot be fully assessed at this resolution — the range is widened accordingly.
Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, approximate L/R ratio ~65/35 and T/B ~55/45 — centering is off but not extreme OC territory. Seller note says 'surface wear, corner wear' which is consistent with what the photo suggests: corners appear to show rounding/blunting, particularly visible on the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling wear but no obvious creases are visible in this image; however the seller's title includes 'READ' which may signal undisclosed flaws not fully visible here. No miscut detected. The range of 3-5 reflects uncertainty about crease presence and true corner condition that cannot be fully resolved from a single front-facing photo at this resolution.