1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #23A Battling Nature's Fury — Raw

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Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at bottom-left and top-right, consistent with a VG range card. Surface shows significant wear and soiling/toning across the face, with apparent gloss loss and possible light handling creases visible in the lower portion of the card; the card also shows what appears to be a vertical stress line or soft crease running through the mid-left area. Edges appear somewhat rough but consistent with vintage 1966 Topps cutting norms. Overall condition profile points to VG (3) with downside risk to GOOD (2) if the surface crease/stress line is confirmed as a hard crease on inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — moderate off-center but not extreme. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softening, particularly the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range card. Surface: gloss appears partially present but dulled in areas, with some scuffing or surface wear visible; no obvious heavy creases are detectable from this photo though light surface wrinkling cannot be ruled out. Edges appear intact with typical vintage rough-cut texture; the listing notes '3rd Listing' which may imply prior rejection or unsold condition, though no disclosed crease — overall condition reads as a soft VG-EX (4) with VG (3) a real possibility if closer inspection reveals hidden creases or additional corner wear.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable and not a significant grade penalty. Corners appear reasonably intact with only light rounding visible, consistent with EX (5) territory; no razor-sharp mint corners but no severe blunting either. Edges appear clean with the expected rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman - no significant chipping visible. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases consistent with seller's claim of 'no creases'; some minor print grain/snow typical of the issue is present. Back is not visible, limiting confidence; the range of 4-6 reflects the possibility of undetected back wear or surface issues not visible in this single front photo.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so, no miscut evident. Corners show some visible rounding/wear, particularly at the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with a 5 EX range; no razor sharpness visible on any corner. Surface shows some light gloss loss and possible minor handling wear but no visible creases from this angle - the image does not reveal the back or provide tight corner closeups, so a crease cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward. Print quality appears typical for the set with no obvious snow or major defects noted. Back condition unknown; if clean, a 5 EX is the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are better than they appear and no back issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 left-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40) - centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softening, particularly the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range card; no sharp points are evident. Surface: some gloss loss is apparent, the image appears slightly worn and print shows the typical 1966 Topps softness; no obvious crease lines are detectable in this photo though a light surface crease cannot be ruled out given the resolution. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major nicks visible, consistent with normal vintage handling wear; the rough cut texture typical of this set is present and not penalized.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least the lower-left and lower-right corners, consistent with VG to VG-EX wear. Surface shows evident handling wear and loss of gloss across the image area; there appear to be light surface scuffs or possible soft creases in the lower portion of the card, though photo resolution limits certainty. Edges look somewhat rough but normal for 1966 Topps vintage cuts; overall condition profile (rounded corners, gloss loss, possible surface crease) most comfortably fits the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible if the surface wear is shallower than it appears and GD (2) possible if a confirmed crease is present.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, no adjacent card printing visible so no miscut. The seller note 'corner wear' is confirmed: all four corners show visible rounding/softening, most pronounced on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially present but dulled, consistent with handling wear and age; no obvious creases are visible from this photo though the image does not allow definitive crease exclusion. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major nicks visible. The CoMC watermark and single-image limitation prevent a tighter range — back condition and any hidden creases could push this toward a 3 VG if present.
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