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

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B - centering is off but not severe enough to flag as OC alone. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (especially bottom-left and top-right visible in the scan), consistent with a VG-EX range card. Surface shows some general gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear; no obvious hard crease is visible from this image but minor surface scuffing cannot be ruled out at this resolution. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major nicks evident, and the white border shows typical 1966 Topps toning; back condition unknown, widening the range accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), indicating meaningful left-right off-centering but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with moderate handling wear. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/aging on the white borders, which is typical for this vintage set but still grade-relevant. No creases are clearly visible from this photo, though the back is unseen and minor surface creases cannot be ruled out; a crease or additional back-side wear would push toward a 3, while clean surfaces and back could support the high end of this range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45), so roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B — acceptable for NM-MT range on centering alone. Corners appear reasonably sharp with very minor softening visible on the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM condition. Surface shows good color saturation and apparent gloss retention with no visible creases or staining; some minor printing texture/snow typical of the set is present but not penalizing. Edges appear clean and cut is within normal vintage variation for 1966 Topps Batman. Cannot assess the back for staining, writing, or additional wear, and corner resolution in this single photo limits precision — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R favoring left), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right are most visible), consistent with heavy handling wear. Surface shows general gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/soiling across the face; there is a possible light crease or surface wrinkle visible in the lower-center area near the bat logo, though photo resolution makes confirmation uncertain. Edges appear rough but consistent with vintage 1966 Topps cuts, not a penalizable miscut. Overall condition profile points to a solid VG (3), with a VG-EX (4) ceiling if the suspected crease is only a scan artifact, and GOOD (2) floor if the surface disturbance is confirmed as a crease on inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (roughly 65/35 T/B), so centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners: from this resolution the corners appear to show light rounding — not sharp but not severely blunted, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface: overall gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, though the image resolution limits confidence in detecting light surface wear or print defects; some minor toning on the white border area is possible given the vintage. Edges appear clean with no major chipping or tears visible; rough cut texture on edges is normal for this issue and not penalized. Back not visible, limiting full assessment.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R ratio), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) - off-center but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle (lower-left and upper-left appear more worn), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light toning on the white border areas, typical for 56-year-old cards of this series. No obvious creases are visible from this single front photo, but the card exhibits enough corner and surface wear to suggest a 4 VG-EX as the most likely grade; a clean back with no creases could push to 5 EX, while any hidden crease or more severe corner damage would drop it to 3 VG - range is widened accordingly due to limited single-photo perspective.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border appears tighter than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable for a mid-grade. Corners show visible light rounding on at least two corners (upper left and lower left appear softest), consistent with EX-range wear rather than sharper NM territory. Surface appears to have moderate gloss retention with some light wear or toning visible on the white border areas; no obvious creases are detectable from this photo though the back is unavailable for inspection. Edges appear reasonably clean with the slightly rough cut typical of 1966 Topps Batman production - not penalized. Range widened due to inability to assess back, corners under magnification, and any hidden surface creases.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border (approx 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is passable but off. All four corners show visible rounding/wear, particularly the top-left and bottom-right corners which appear more softened than the other two, consistent with VG-EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and light handling wear but no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo, though a slight crease or surface wrinkle cannot be fully ruled out near the upper left area. Edges appear reasonably intact with no tears; vintage rough-cut texture is noted on the left edge but consistent with normal production for this set and not penalized.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-bottom), so centering is off but not severely so. Corners show mild rounding at all four, with the lower-left appearing most worn; no razor sharpness visible but no severe blunting either. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss with some expected print texture typical of this issue; no obvious creases are visible in this photo, though the back cannot be assessed. Edges appear reasonably clean with no egregious chipping; the rough-cut character normal for 1966 Topps Batman is present on the right edge. Given the corner condition and off-centering, EX (5) is the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners hold up under closer inspection and VG-EX (4) as a floor if there is hidden surface wear.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border modestly wider than bottom (~55-60% top), suggesting roughly 60/40 L/R and 58/42 T/B — acceptable for mid-grade but not mint territory. Corners: all four corners show mild-to-moderate rounding visible at this resolution, with the lower-left corner appearing slightly more worn; no sharp points evident, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks or tears; the rough-cut texture on the right edge is characteristic of the 1966 Topps Batman print run and not penalized. Surface shows intact gloss with minor toning on the white border areas typical for this set's age, no creases or staining are visible, but the back cannot be assessed from this photo — a back-side crease or stain could drop the grade further.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly even (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal off-centering is a concern but not catastrophic. Corners show clear rounding on all four, most visibly the bottom-left and top-right, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows multiple diagonal scratches/creases across the face — particularly visible in the upper-left and center areas — which are significant surface defects pushing this toward the lower end of the range. Gloss appears largely gone with moderate toning; edges look rough but consistent with normal vintage cutting for this set and do not suggest trimming.

The note field in the image explicitly flags 'writing,' and writing on a trading card is an automatic PSA qualifier that results in an Authentic or grade of 1 (PR/FR) under PSA's alteration/marking policy. Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45, top/bottom roughly 60/40 - centering itself would not be an issue, but it is moot. Corners appear to show moderate rounding consistent with a VG-EX range card structurally, and surface gloss looks reasonable with no obvious heavy creasing visible, but the presence of writing caps this card at a grade of 1 regardless of other attributes. Collectors should note that PSA will likely return this as 'Authentic - Altered' or grade 1; it may still have interest as a display copy but will not achieve a numeric grade above 1.