1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #16B Penned by the Penguin — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~65/35, T/B ~55/45; centering is off but not catastrophically so for vintage. Corners: the top-right corner shows visible wear/fraying and appears blunted — this is the most significant corner issue visible; top-left also shows some softening; bottom corners are partially obscured by angle but appear slightly rounded. Edges show typical vintage roughness consistent with normal 1966 Topps production, not penalized. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss with some wear, no obvious creases detected from this view though the angled photo limits confidence — the card back and corner detail are not visible, which widens the range. Overall condition profile suggests VG-EX (4) as most likely, with EX (5) possible if the obscured corners and surface hold up under closer inspection.

Centering estimate: Left border appears moderately wider than right (approximately 65/35 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, most notably the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with a VG or lower grade. Surface displays evident wear lines and what appears to be light creasing or stress lines across the upper-left quadrant and lower portion of the card, consistent with the seller's VG/EX self-assessment leaning more toward VG. Gloss loss is apparent across much of the surface. The sleeve obscures fine corner detail, widening the range; the card could grade as low as 2 if creases are more severe than visible here, or reach a 4 if surface stress lines are shallower than they appear under scan compression.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 55/45 favoring top - not severely off-center but left-heavy. Corners appear rounded at all four points with visible wear, consistent with VG (PSA 3) range; no corners appear sharp. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light soiling or wear across the face, though the mounting/distance makes precise surface assessment difficult. No obvious hard creases are visible in this photo, but the seller's VG self-assessment aligns with the rounded corners and gloss loss observed; the range is widened downward to 2 to account for possible hidden creases or back-side issues not visible in this single front photo.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), while top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom — the left-right imbalance is the primary centering concern. Corners show light to moderate rounding on all four, with the lower-left appearing the most worn; no corner is sharp enough for NM-MT territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with no significant notching visible, consistent with normal 1966 Topps rough-cut characteristics. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some loss evident, no visible creases or staining, though print quality is typical for this issue; back condition is unknown and could adjust the grade in either direction.

Centering estimate (adjusted for perspective): left border appears noticeably wider than right (~60/40 L-R); top and bottom borders look roughly even (~55/45 T-B) — centering is imperfect but not catastrophically off-center. More critically, a visible diagonal crease/stress line is evident in the lower-left quadrant near The Penguin figure, consistent with the seller's implicit disclosure; this alone caps the grade in the VG–VG-EX range (3–4). Corners appear rounded at all four tips with the upper-left and lower-left showing the most rounding visible from this angle. Surface gloss shows notable loss with some toning on the white border consistent with age. The card saver prevents full edge and back assessment, and the angled shot limits precise corner and surface evaluation, warranting a widened range; absent the crease this might grade 4–5, but the crease is a hard limiter pushing the point estimate to PSA 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R); top border appears narrower than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — centering is workable and not severely off-center. A visible crease or fold line is apparent in the lower-left quadrant of the card near the Penguin figure, which is a significant grade-limiting defect pushing the floor toward PSA 3. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the plastic case but appear to show moderate rounding consistent with a VG-EX (4) card rather than sharp EX corners. Surface gloss is partially visible and appears diminished; the lower-left crease confirms at minimum one surface break. The plastic case obscures corner detail and introduces glare, preventing precise assessment of all four corners and edge wear — the range is widened accordingly to reflect this uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 60/40 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), so centering is off but not severely so, approximately 65/35 worst axis. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame (lower-left and upper-right appear soft/rounded), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light toning on the white border areas, particularly along the bottom edge. No creases are clearly visible in this photo but the sleeve glare and angle obscure the surface fully; a crease cannot be ruled out. Edges appear somewhat rough but that is normal for 1966 Topps Batman vintage cuts. The combination of rounded corners and gloss loss suggests a grade in the 3-5 range; absent a confirmed crease the point estimate lands at 4 (VG-EX), but a back-side crease or more pronounced corner rounding could pull this to a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for the grade range but not tight. Corners show light rounding on at least the visible lower-left and lower-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear; upper corners are partially obscured by the card's angle but appear marginally sharper. Surface gloss appears present but with some dulling visible — no obvious creases detected in this image, though the back cannot be assessed. Edges look reasonably clean with no major nicks visible; rough cut texture on the right edge is within normal parameters for this 1966 Topps issue and not penalized. Without corner macro shots and a back view, a crease or additional surface wear could push this toward a 4; clean surfaces and sharper-than-expected corners could support a 6.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) — overall centering is reasonably tight, likely within 65/35 range on both axes. Corners appear to have very light wear with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, suggesting EX-MT to NM territory. Edges look clean with no major nicks apparent. Surface gloss appears present and relatively intact with no obvious creases or staining visible; print quality looks solid with good color saturation typical of the Blue Bat series. The single overhead photo does not allow close corner inspection or back assessment, so the range is widened accordingly — a cleaner corner shot could push this toward a 7.