1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #20A Surfing Sleuths

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.

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.

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.