1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #17A Link to Lincoln — Raw

Centering estimate: Left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R skew), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 - meaningful horizontal off-centering but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame (lower left and lower right), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear but no obvious creases are detectable in this photo, though the sleeve glare obscures fine surface detail. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips or tears visible; the seller's VG-EX self-assessment aligns with the visible evidence, placing this most likely at PSA 4 with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear through the sleeve.

Centering: left border appears ~40%, right ~60% L/R; top border ~45%, bottom ~55% T/B — roughly 60/40 left-right which is borderline acceptable for a 7, but the image angle and watermark make precise measurement difficult. Corners: all four show visible rounding/softening, particularly the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no sharp corners visible. Surface: gloss appears moderately intact with some wear/scuffing evident across the face; no obvious creases are visible from this photo, though the watermark obscures the center. Edges appear cut within normal vintage parameters for this set with no miscut indicators; overall presentation supports an EX (5) point estimate with the range spanning VG-EX (4) to EX-MT (6) depending on back condition and corner severity under close inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 left-right); top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-bottom), so horizontal centering is the bigger concern. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right are the most readable), consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows scattered light creasing or handling marks visible across the mid-card area, and gloss appears significantly diminished throughout. Edges appear slightly rough but within normal vintage Topps Batman production standards. The COMC watermark prevents full surface read, and no back is visible, but the combination of rounded corners, apparent surface wear/crease lines, and gloss loss points to a VG (3) grade, with VG-EX (4) possible if the surface is cleaner than it appears and EX (5) effectively ruled out by corner condition.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders look close to 55/45 — within EX-MT tolerance. Corners: the two visible left corners show mild-to-moderate softening consistent with light rounding; right corners are harder to assess at this distance but appear slightly worn. Surface gloss looks reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this photo, which supports the seller's EX-MT claim. Edges appear clean with no notable fraying; the slight card bow visible in the photo is likely photographic rather than a physical warp. Back condition is unknown and could move the grade in either direction; the 5–7 range reflects that uncertainty alongside the corner softening observed.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 T/B - left-to-right centering is the primary concern and approaches OC territory. Corners: upper-left corner shows a visible crease or fold/stress line running diagonally, clearly visible in the photo; the other three corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding consistent with EX range. Surface: gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious heavy scratching or staining visible; some minor print texture normal for the issue. Edges: cut appears within normal vintage Topps rough-cut tolerance. The upper-left corner crease/stress is the grade-limiting factor, pulling the estimate toward EX (5) rather than EX-MT (6); back not visible so creases or staining there cannot be ruled out, hence the range extends down to VG-EX (4).

Centering: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right (approximately 55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (approximately 65/35 T/B) — acceptable for the grade range but not tight enough for 7+. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/softening visible even at this resolution; no sharp points remain, consistent with EX (5) territory. Surface: the COMC watermark obscures a significant portion of the surface, making it impossible to fully assess gloss retention, print defects, or creases — this is the primary confidence limiter. Edges appear reasonably clean with the typical rough-cut texture normal for this issue. No obvious heavy creases or staining visible in exposed areas, but the watermark prevents ruling out light surface wear; range is widened accordingly.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (estimated ~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border appears slightly tighter than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is within acceptable NM-MT range on the vertical but slightly pushed left-to-right. Corners appear reasonably intact with mild to moderate wear visible, particularly on the lower-left corner which shows slight rounding; the upper corners look sharper but are harder to assess definitively at this resolution. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases or staining visible; the red bat logo insert in the lower right shows clean printing. Edges look typical for the vintage cut of this set - no severe chipping or roughness beyond normal 1966 Topps characteristics. The image does not reveal the card back, and corner wear assessment is limited by photo distance, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), which is acceptable for mid-grade but not mint territory. Corners: the visible corners show some rounding, particularly the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; upper-right appears slightly better. Surface: the CoMC watermark obscures the center of the card, making it impossible to assess print defects, surface creases, or gloss condition in that zone — a meaningful limitation. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major chips or tears visible, and color registration looks solid; absent a crease disclosure or hidden surface flaw under the watermark, EX (5) is the most likely grade, but VG-EX (4) is possible if corner rounding is more pronounced than it appears at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly 55/45 - centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced on the top-left and bottom-right, consistent with handled vintage stock. The card exhibits noticeable warping/curl which suggests storage stress and possible surface creasing not fully visible from this angle. Surface gloss appears partially present but dulled, with some light toning on the white border areas typical of the set. No obvious hard creases are confirmed from this single photo, but the curl and corner rounding comfortably place this in the VG-EX to EX range; back condition, any hidden creases, and edge wear are unknown and could push the grade lower toward VG (3).