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

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-bottom) — centering is off-center horizontally but not severely so, consistent with EX-MT range. The card appears oriented upside-down in the scan, which does not affect grading. Surface gloss looks reasonably intact with no visible creases from this angle. Corners are not fully resolvable at this distance but show no obvious rounding or blunting beyond light wear; seller's EX/EX-MT self-assessment appears plausible. Edges appear clean with the rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman. No print snow or toning issues visible on the blue border; back is not shown so no assessment of reverse defects is possible — this widens the range slightly downward.

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: left border appears notably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is significantly off. All four corners show visible rounding — no sharp points remain on any corner, consistent with VG to VG-EX range at best. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be a light diagonal crease or surface disturbance in the lower-left quadrant of the card face, though the camera angle makes it difficult to confirm depth. Edges appear reasonably intact without major chips but show typical vintage handling wear. The combination of rounded corners, apparent surface crease, and significant left-right miscentering places this card solidly in the VG (3) neighborhood, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the crease impression is a surface reflection artifact, and GOOD (2) a floor if the crease proves deeper on inspection.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 60/40 — centering is noticeably off but not catastrophic for the grade range. Most damaging defect visible is a crease running diagonally in the lower-left quadrant of the card face, consistent with a surface or light fold crease; this alone caps the grade in the VG-3 neighborhood. Corners show visible rounding, particularly the lower-left, consistent with handling wear. Surface gloss appears reduced with some overall wear and possible toning on the white border areas, though the top-loader glare obscures fine surface detail. Back is not visible so staining, writing, or additional creases cannot be ruled out, keeping the floor at 2.

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 passable but not tight. More concerning are the visible surface issues: at least one crease or stress line is detectable in the lower-left quadrant near the Penguin figure, consistent with a light-to-moderate surface crease that would likely cap this card at VG (3) or VG-EX (4). Corners appear rounded rather than sharp — upper-right corner shows softening visible even through the top-loader, and lower corners appear similarly worn. Gloss loss is evident across much of the surface, consistent with significant handling. The card cannot be graded higher than 4 given apparent corner rounding and the probable crease; if the crease is deeper than it appears, a grade of 2 is possible. Back condition is unknown and could further affect the grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders look relatively even (~55/45 T-B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern but not catastrophic. Most critically, a visible diagonal crease is apparent in the lower-left quadrant of the card face, running from roughly the mid-left edge toward the bottom center — this is a grade-defining surface flaw consistent with a PSA 3 (VG) ceiling. Corner wear is difficult to assess precisely through the top-loader but the lower-left and upper-left corners appear to show rounding rather than sharpness. Gloss loss is evident across the surface with some whitening near the crease area. The back cannot be assessed from this photo, and corner/edge detail is partially obscured by the holder and angle; range reflects crease as the dominant defect capping the grade.

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.