1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #14A Danger in the Depths — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right horizontally); top and bottom borders appear more balanced, approximately 55/45 top-heavy - centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the sleeve glare but the upper-left and lower-left corners appear to show some rounding/softening consistent with VG-EX to EX range; the right-side corners are partially obscured by glare. Surface shows what appears to be a horizontal crease or stress line running across the mid-section of the card (visible as a subtle line separating the upper and lower image panels), which if confirmed would cap this at VG-EX (4) or lower. Gloss appears partially intact but muted, consistent with moderate handling wear. Without a clean back view and corner macro shots, the range is widened; the possible crease across the center is the key concern dragging the estimate toward the lower end of the range.

Card is inverted in the photo, making precise corner and edge assessment difficult. Centering estimate (reading the image corrected): left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring one side, top/bottom roughly 60/40 — centering is noticeably off but not catastrophically so, consistent with PSA 4-5 range. All four corners show visible rounding with no sharp points remaining, consistent with VG to VG-EX wear; no corners appear fully blunted to a GOOD level. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some loss visible, and there is a possible light surface crease or handling line near the center of the card that cannot be confirmed definitively due to image orientation and resolution — if a crease is confirmed, the grade floors at 3. No tears, writing, or staining are apparent. The seller's VG-EX self-assessment aligns with the visible evidence; PSA 4 (VG-EX) is the most likely landing spot, with PSA 3 possible if the suspected crease is real and PSA 5 possible if corners are better than they appear inverted.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~60/40 L/R favoring left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — not extreme but off enough to push toward the lower end of NM territory. Corner assessment: all four corners show visible rounding/softening rather than sharp points; no corners appear crisp, consistent with a VG-EX or EX card, ruling out grades above 5. Surface shows some gloss loss and there appears to be a faint horizontal line/light crease running across the mid-card area (visible in the scan near the center), which if confirmed as a crease would anchor this at VG-EX (4) or lower. Edge texture is typical rough-cut vintage stock normal for 1966 Topps and not penalized. The top-loader prevents full assessment of edge wear and surface texture; back unseen.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) — roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, acceptable for NM-MT range but not perfect. Corners appear reasonably sharp with possible very light wear on one or two corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no obvious rounding visible at this resolution. Edges appear clean with no major nicks apparent. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases, though the COMC watermark obscures a significant central portion making surface assessment difficult — minor print snow typical of the issue may be present but cannot be confirmed. Overall the card presents well and likely grades EX-MT (6) to NM (7), with the lower bound allowing for any hidden corner or surface issues masked by the watermark.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. The seller's title flags 'corner wear' and 'staining,' both of which are visible in the image: corners show visible rounding consistent with a VG-to-VG-EX range, and the card surface shows what appears to be light staining/toning, particularly in the lower portion. The COMC watermark partially obscures surface detail, preventing a confident surface assessment. No obvious creases are visible from this angle, but staining alone combined with rounded corners places this squarely in the 2–4 range; absent a crease the card leans toward a PSA 3, with VG-EX (4) possible only if staining is lighter than it appears and corners have less rounding than the photo suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so left-right centering is a significant concern. Surface shows a visible horizontal crease running across the middle of the card — this is the most damaging defect and alone caps the grade in the VG-VG/EX range. Corners appear rounded/soft on at least two corners visible in this photo, consistent with handling wear. Gloss appears partially diminished. No writing or tears evident, and no miscut is present. The crease is the grade-killer here; absent it this card would likely grade EX or better, but with a mid-card crease PSA 3 (VG) is the most likely outcome, with PSA 2 possible if the crease proves deeper than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65-70/30-35 L/R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at roughly 55/45 T/B — centering is off but not extreme. The most significant concern is visible surface creasing in the upper left quadrant of the card face, consistent with the seller's 'READ!' flag suggesting disclosed flaws; the crease appears moderate and catches light. Corners show rounding consistent with a VG to VG-EX range — no razor sharpness on any corner visible from this distance. Surface gloss appears largely gone with some toning on the white border areas, consistent with age and handling. The toploader makes precise corner and edge assessment difficult, and the back is unseen, but the crease alone is likely to cap this card in the PSA 2-3 range; a grade of 3 (VG) is the most probable outcome given the visible crease, corner rounding, and gloss loss.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B), so centering is off but not severely miscut - no adjacent card printing visible. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left most apparent), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. There is a visible horizontal crease/fold line running across the mid-section of the card (clearly visible cutting through the image area), which is a significant surface defect that pushes the grade down; if confirmed as a full crease rather than a printing artifact, this likely caps the grade at 3-4. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some loss, and the white borders show moderate toning. The crease is the dominant grade-limiting factor here - without it the card might grade EX(5), but with it VG(3) to VG-EX(4) is the realistic range.

Centering estimate: left border appears wider than right (roughly 60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering alone is not catastrophic. However, there is a clearly visible diagonal crease running across the lower-center portion of the card face, which is a hard grade-capper; a second horizontal stress line is also apparent near mid-card. Corner wear is evident on all four corners with rounding visible even at this resolution, suggesting heavy handling. Surface gloss appears largely lost, consistent with a VG or lower grade; the crease alone pushes this below EX territory. Overall condition aligns with GOOD (2) to VG (3), with the crease and corner rounding being the primary detractors.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-bottom) — centering is off but not severely miscut. Most critically, there is a visible horizontal crease running across the middle of the card, clearly dividing the image — this is the dominant grade-killing defect and alone pushes the card below EX (5). Corners appear rounded with moderate wear, consistent with a VG (3) or VG-EX (4) specimen; no sharp corners are evident at this resolution. Surface shows some gloss loss and the image photo quality prevents confident assessment of additional scratches or staining, so the range is widened accordingly. The crease is the controlling defect here; absent that, this card might otherwise grade in the EX range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left vs 40-45% right), top border visibly wider than bottom (~60/40 top-to-bottom) — borderline but within EX-MT range on L/R, slightly off on T/B. Corners show light wear with minor rounding visible on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right appear softer), consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible; the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue is noted and not penalized. Surface gloss appears moderate with some loss, and the dealer watermark partially obscures a full surface read — no creases are visible but cannot be fully confirmed given the overlay. Overall condition most consistent with PSA 5 EX, with 4 as a floor if corner rounding is more pronounced than it appears, and 6 as a ceiling if surface is cleaner than the watermark allows assessment of.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically so, no miscut detected. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame, consistent with VG-range wear. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light toning on the white border areas, consistent with age. The seller's self-described 'VG' grade aligns with observations - rounded corners and gloss loss place this firmly in PSA 3 territory, with a slight chance of reaching 4 VG-EX if corners are better than they appear under the sleeve; back is unseen and could reveal creases or staining that would push toward a 2.