1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #20A Surfing Sleuths — Raw

Centering estimate: left border ~10%, right border ~15%, top border ~12%, bottom border ~18% — approximately 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, which is acceptable, though the bottom border is noticeably heavier giving a slight top-heavy impression; overall centering is not a major grade killer here. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most evident at the top-left and bottom-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows light gloss loss and what appears to be minor toning/wear on the white border areas; the card face itself shows no obvious creases in the image but the lower border region shows some wrinkling or handling wear that could indicate a soft crease — a back inspection would be needed to confirm. Edges appear reasonably clean with normal vintage rough-cut texture for this issue; no major chips or tears visible.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably tight and not a significant grade limiter. Corners: upper-left and lower-right corners show slight blunting/softness visible even at this resolution; upper-right and lower-left appear somewhat sharper but not razor-crisp — consistent with light to moderate wear landing in the EX-MT to NM range. Surface: gloss appears intact with no visible creases or staining; some very minor print grain is present but typical for the 1966 Topps Batman series. Edges appear clean with no major chipping; without corner macro shots or the card back, a range of 5–7 is appropriate, with 6 (EX-MT) as the most likely single grade given the corner softness observed.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border moderately wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — acceptable for the grade range. Corners show light rounding on at least two visible corners (lower left and lower right appear softened), consistent with EX territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, though the rough cut typical of 1966 Topps is present and not penalized. Surface gloss appears moderately retained with no obvious creases visible in the scan, though minor surface wear cannot be ruled out from a single front photo; the back and corner closeups would be needed to confirm whether this lands at EX (5) or dips to VG-EX (4).

Centering estimate: left border ~6mm, right border ~4mm (approx 60/40 L/R); top border ~5mm, bottom border ~4mm (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is serviceable, perhaps 65/35 worst case, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Corners: at this resolution the top-left and bottom-left corners appear slightly soft but not visibly rounded; right-side corners look reasonably sharp. Surface gloss appears present and relatively clean with no obvious creases visible; the red bat logo area shows clean printing. Edges appear slightly rough-cut which is normal for this 1966 Topps issue and should not be penalized. Back is not visible so no hidden flaws (staining, creases, writing) can be ruled out — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. The most significant defects visible are multiple surface creases crossing the card face, most notably a diagonal crease running through the upper-left quadrant and what appears to be a horizontal crease across the lower portion; these alone push the grade into VG territory or below. All four corners show rounding and wear — no sharp corners survive. Gloss appears largely gone with noticeable surface wear throughout, consistent with a well-handled card; edges show minor roughness though rough cuts are normal for this issue. The cumulative crease damage, rounded corners, and gloss loss land this squarely at PSA 3 (VG), with PSA 2 possible if the creases are deeper than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and top-left most apparent), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear slightly rough but within normal parameters for 1966 Topps rough-cut stock — not penalized. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/aging on the white border areas; no creases are clearly visible from this photo though minor surface wear cannot be ruled out on the back. The card sits solidly in the VG-EX (4) range with a possible push to EX (5) if corners are better than they appear and no back-side issues exist; the bottom-left corner rounding visible in the photo keeps the ceiling at 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a significant grade limiter. The white borders show mild toning consistent with the set's age, normal for 1966 Topps Batman. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no visible creases, print snow is minimal. Corners are the primary concern: at the resolution available, the upper-left and lower-right corners show slight blunting/softness suggesting light wear, which is consistent with EX to EX-MT range; the other two corners appear sharper but cannot be confirmed with closeup photography. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious tears or major chips. The back is unavailable; no staining, writing, or major surface defects are visible from this single front image.

Centering estimate: left border appears approximately 10-12% wider than right border (roughly 65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders appear close to even at roughly 55/45 T-B — centering is acceptable for NM to EX-MT range. Corners: upper-left and lower-right corners appear slightly soft/rounded under inspection, consistent with light handling wear; upper-right and lower-left look relatively sharp but the card curl obscures fine detail. Surface and gloss: color is vibrant and gloss appears intact with no obvious creasing or staining visible; print quality looks clean with no notable snow or toning on the white border. Edge cut appears normal for 1966 Topps rough-cut production. Back is not visible, and the card curl limits confident corner assessment — range is widened accordingly; a 7 is possible if corners prove sharper in hand, but a 5 is the floor if hidden wear or a soft crease is found on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. The COMC watermark obscures the card surface significantly, making surface defect assessment (scratches, print snow, gloss loss) unreliable. Corners appear reasonably intact with no obvious rounding or blunting visible at this resolution, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Edges look clean with no evident rough tears beyond normal 1966 Topps cut texture. The seller title includes 'READ' which sometimes signals disclosed flaws; without a clear view of the back or corner closeups, and with the watermark blocking surface inspection, the range is widened to 4–7 pending any hidden creases, staining, or gloss loss not visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45), so centering is reasonable but not sharp — roughly 60/40 L/R, 55/45 T/B. Corners cannot be assessed with precision through the sleeve and at this distance; no obvious severe rounding or creasing is visible but subtle corner wear is likely on a raw 1966 card. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible, and print quality looks typical for the Red Bat series with no gross print snow noted. The sleeve and shooting angle prevent confident corner and edge assessment — the true grade could swing meaningfully in either direction depending on corner condition and back condition.