1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #14B Neanderthal Nemesis — Raw

Centering estimate: the angled photo makes precise measurement difficult, but left/right appears roughly 60/40 to 65/35 favoring left, and top/bottom appears approximately 55/45 — not ideal but not severely off-center. The seller explicitly discloses a crease, which is the dominant grade-killer here; a visible crease on a 1966 Topps Batman card places the ceiling firmly at PSA 4 (VG-EX) at best, with PSA 3 (VG) being most likely if the crease is a single moderate fold. The card shows noticeable surface wear and gloss loss visible even through the angle, consistent with a well-handled example. Corner detail is partially obscured by the angle and glare on the left side, but the visible right corners show rounding consistent with a VG to VG-EX specimen; without a flat, straight-on photo the range must be widened to account for the possibility of additional hidden faults.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border is noticeably narrower than bottom (~40/60 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically so. However, the card shows significant overall wear consistent with a PR-FR to GOOD grade: the surface appears heavily wrinkled/creased with visible paper stress across the face, the card has a generally distressed, worn texture visible even at this distance, and the seller's own title calls it 'Poor.' Corners are rounded and soft from what can be seen. Gloss appears largely gone. The card likely carries multiple creases and possible surface damage consistent with a PSA 1 or at best a 2; the seller's self-disclosed 'Poor' designation should be taken seriously. Cannot fully assess back or confirm absence of writing/staining from this photo alone.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable for a mid-grade. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right most apparent), consistent with a grade in the EX to VG-EX range; no corners appear razor sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the face with some light handling wear but no obvious creases are visible in this photo - the image does not show the back or tight corner closeups, so a hidden crease or additional wear cannot be ruled out. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips or tears visible; no miscut observed. Overall a solid EX (5) seems most likely, with VG-EX (4) possible if corners are more rounded than they appear, and EX-MT (6) possible if surface and back are cleaner than the front suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~80/20 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - left-right centering is the primary concern and approaches OC territory but no adjacent card printing is visible so not a confirmed miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame (top-left and bottom-right appear softer), consistent with VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks or tears, and rough cut texture is normal for the issue. Surface gloss appears partially intact but with some dulling/wear; no creases are clearly visible from this angle though the photo does not allow definitive ruling out of light surface creases. Back is not visible, limiting confidence; range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~80/20 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~60/40 top-to-bottom) — centering is significantly off horizontally, consistent with a VG-EX or worse card. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, with the upper-left and lower-right corners appearing the softest — consistent with a VG (3) grade. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the image area, and there is a visible diagonal crease or surface stress line running through the lower-center of the card; the camera angle makes it difficult to fully assess depth of the crease. Edges show wear consistent with age and handling; no evidence of trimming or writing, but the cumulative corner rounding, likely crease, and heavy centering defect collectively point to a PSA 3, with a range of 2-4 depending on crease severity which cannot be fully confirmed from this single front-only photo.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not extreme enough to trigger OC/miscut concern; no adjacent card printing visible on any edge. Corners: upper-left corner shows the most visible wear with slight rounding; upper-right and lower corners appear moderately worn but not severely rounded — consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface: gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no obvious creases detected, though the top-loader prevents absolute certainty on surface defects. Edges appear clean and within normal rough-cut tolerance for this 1966 Topps issue; the white border shows mild toning/age consistent with the vintage. Back condition is unviewable from this photo, widening the range slightly downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60-65% top), suggesting moderate off-centering in both axes but within roughly 70/30 range — no miscut detected. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding, particularly visible on the lower-left and lower-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear. Surface appears to retain decent gloss with no obvious creases visible from this front-only photo, though some minor print texture/snow typical of the set is present. Back is not visible, limiting full assessment; if the reverse shows a crease or heavier corner wear, the grade could slip to 4; clean back and sharper corners than they appear could support a 6.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably thinner than right border (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. The plastic case and mild glare prevent confident corner assessment, but at the magnification available, corners appear to show some rounding consistent with light-to-moderate wear rather than sharp points, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface color appears reasonably bright with no obvious creases or staining visible through the case, and print quality looks typical for the 1966 Topps Batman series. The primary grade limiters are the left-right centering skew and the inability to confirm corner sharpness or back condition through the holder; a raw inspection could push this up to a 6 or down to a 4 depending on what the corners and back reveal.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) - centering is noticeably off horizontally but not catastrophic. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners show the most wear with visible rounding; upper-right and lower-right appear slightly better but still show light rounding consistent with handling. Edges appear intact without major chips or tears, and the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps is present on at least the right edge - this is not penalized per vintage norms. Surface gloss appears partially present with some loss visible in the mid-section, and there is light print snow in the yellow background area which is common for this issue; no visible creases from this angle, though the back cannot be assessed. Overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) candidate with the off-centering being the primary grade limiter.