1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #29B A Wretched Riddle

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 11 | $3.00 – $39.55 | — | 4.0 |
| TAG ? | 3 | $14.00 – $19.99 | — | 4.3 |
| PSA 3 | 1 | $35.95 | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 1 | $61.95 | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears notably thinner than right (~60% right-weighted), top border somewhat thinner than bottom, roughly 70/30 left-right and 60/40 top-bottom - a meaningful centering defect but not extreme miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible (upper left and lower left appear softened), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light soiling or wear in areas; no obvious hard creases are visible from this angle, though the image resolution limits crease detection. Seller's 'VGEX' self-assessment aligns with the visual evidence; without a back-of-card view and corner closeups, the range spans VG (3) to EX (5) with VG-EX (4) as the most likely grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a concern. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame (lower-left and upper-left), consistent with VG-level wear. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light soiling or handling wear across the face; no obvious hard crease is visible from this angle but the sleeve and scan angle obscure the back and corner detail. The seller's VG self-grade aligns with the visible evidence — rounded corners and gloss loss place this in the PSA 3 range, with PSA 4 possible if corners are less rounded than they appear and no crease is present on the back.

Centering estimate: left border ~3mm, right border ~5mm (L/R roughly 38/62), top border ~3mm, bottom border ~4mm (T/B roughly 43/57) — off-center right, but within VG-EX to EX territory. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right are noticeably soft), consistent with a VG-EX to EX grade. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious chips or tears; the rough-cut texture is normal for this set. Surface shows some gloss loss and light wear consistent with age, but no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo — however the back is unseen and could reveal creases. The white border areas show typical toning/aging for a 60-year-old card. Back condition unknown, which limits precision.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~6mm, bottom border ~4mm — approximately 62/38 L/R and 60/40 T/B, leaning noticeably right-heavy and bottom-heavy but within EX-EX-MT range. Corners: the upper-left and lower-left corners appear reasonably sharp but show slight softening; upper-right and lower-right are harder to assess but suggest light rounding consistent with honest handling wear. Surface: overall gloss appears present with moderate retention; some light print grain/snow visible (normal for this set) but no obvious creases or staining detected in this photo. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman (not penalized). Back is not visible, which prevents confirming absence of creases or paper loss — range is widened accordingly.