1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #2A Grappling a Gator — Raw

Two cards are shown - the front of #2A on top and the back of #2A on bottom, both in plastic holders. Centering estimate from front: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX-EX-MT range. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding visible at this resolution, particularly the bottom corners, suggesting EX territory rather than NM. The surface appears to have some light wear/scuffing visible on the back card and possible light gloss loss on the front, consistent with 5-6 range. No obvious creases are visible from this angle, but the holder glare and photo angle prevent confident assessment of surface condition and corner sharpness - range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border (approximately 60/40 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX range. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four corners, most visible at lower left and upper right, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, consistent with the rough-cut norm for this issue. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling wear across the image area; no creases are visible but the photo resolution and angle make a definitive crease ruling difficult — the back is unseen. Overall condition reads most comfortably at PSA 5 EX, with a plausible floor of 4 (VG-EX) if corners or a hidden surface flaw grades worse on physical inspection.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 and top/bottom approximately 60/40 — centering is not the primary concern here. The seller's note discloses crease and writing, both of which are confirmed as plausible from the photo; a visible crease or surface disturbance is suggested by the image texture near the center-left area, and any confirmed writing would be a grade-killer dropping the card toward PSA 1 territory. Corners show rounding consistent with a VG to GOOD range, and the white border shows toning and edge wear. The COMC watermark obscures the surface center, limiting full crease/stain assessment, but taken together — disclosed crease, disclosed writing, visible wear on corners and edges — the card is firmly in the PSA 1–3 range; writing alone typically caps a card at PSA 1 unless it is extremely faint and on the back only.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~55% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is acceptable, but centering is not the primary concern here. The seller's note explicitly discloses crease, writing, edge wear, and corner wear — multiple PSA-disqualifying or severe-downgrade factors. Surface shows visible gloss loss and the card appears to carry a crease (consistent with seller disclosure); writing on a card is an automatic qualifier that PSA often grades as PR-FR (1) or GOOD (2) depending on extent and location. All four corners show rounding consistent with heavy handling. Given the combination of disclosed writing, crease, corner rounding, and edge wear, the realistic PSA ceiling is a 2 (GOOD) with a floor of 1 (PR) depending on severity of the writing — writing alone can push a card to a 1 qualifier. The COMC watermark is a photo overlay, not physical card damage.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 60/40 L-R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — acceptable for the grade range but not mint-level. Corners appear to show light wear with modest rounding visible at two or three corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from this photo, though the COMC authentication sticker partially obscures the lower portion of the card face limiting full assessment. Edges look clean with no major fraying; rough cut texture on left edge is normal for 1966 Topps Batman and is not penalized. The sticker obstruction and inability to assess the back prevent a tighter range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) – centering is reasonably close and not a grade-killer. Corners appear to have only light wear with perhaps minor softening on one or two corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no obvious blunting or rounding visible. Surface gloss appears intact with good color saturation and no creases or staining evident from this view. Edges look clean with no major fraying; some minor print artifacts are expected for vintage 1966 Topps and are not being penalized heavily. The back is not visible so surface issues underneath cannot be assessed, and corner closeups are unavailable, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60-65% weight to the right), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximately 65/35 L-R and 60/40 T-B, suggesting moderate off-centering but not severe. Corners show light rounding on at least two visible corners (upper-left and lower-left appear softened), consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, which is normal for the rough-cut 1966 Topps Batman stock. Surface shows some gloss loss and minor toning on the white border areas typical of the set; no visible creases are detected, though the watermark partially obscures the center surface. Back is not visible, limiting confidence; range widened to account for unseen reverse condition and corner detail.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and top-left appear most worn), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some general handling wear; there is no obvious crease visible in this photo but the back is unseen. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major nicks visible, though the rough cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman is present and not penalized. The single overhead photo limits corner and surface assessment — the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border ~6mm, right border ~4mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~4mm — approximately 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is acceptable, but the photo angle introduces some uncertainty. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range; no corner is sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the image area and some light soiling or toning, with possible light handling wear but no obvious hard creases visible from this angle. Edges appear reasonably intact with no significant nicks noted, though the rough cut typical of Scanlens/vintage issues is present. The absence of a visible crease pushes this toward a 4, but the rounded corners and surface wear prevent a 5; a definitive grade requires back inspection and corner closeups.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approximately 60/40 L-R), top border noticeably narrower than bottom (approximately 65/35 T-B) — acceptable for vintage but not tight. Corners show light rounding on at least the visible upper-left and lower-left corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no razor sharpness visible. Surface gloss appears moderately present with some dulling, which is typical for a handled 1966 Topps; no obvious creases or staining are visible in this photo, though back and edge condition cannot be confirmed. The rough cut texture on the right edge is within normal range for this issue and is not penalized; overall the card presents in the EX neighborhood, with corners being the primary grade limiter.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX range. Corners appear to show light rounding at two or more corners visible from this angle, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious major chipping, normal for the rough-cut vintage stock of this issue. The COMC watermark obscures central surface detail making it impossible to fully assess print defects, gloss loss, or fine creasing; a true assessment requires an unobstructed image. No creases are visible but cannot be ruled out under the watermark.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is quite respectable for the issue and does not cap the grade. Corners: all four corners appear reasonably sharp with only very minor softening visible on the bottom-left and bottom-right corners under inspection; no obvious blunting or rounding. Edges appear clean with no significant nicks visible. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases consistent with seller's disclosure; minor print speckle/snow is likely present as typical for this issue but not prominently visible at this resolution. The card presents solidly in the NM range; the single-photo limitation prevents confident corner and edge closeup assessment, widening the range to EX-MT through NM-MT.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for the EX-MT range. Corners appear to show light wear with minor blunting visible at two or three corners, consistent with EX to EX-MT condition; no sharp razor corners are evident but no significant rounding either. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects beyond what is normal for the vintage 1966 Topps rough-cut stock. Back is not visible, limiting full assessment; corner wear cannot be precisely confirmed without close-up shots, so the range is widened from EX (5) to NM (7) with EX-MT (6) as the most likely single grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 6-7 range. Corners appear reasonably sharp at this resolution with no obvious rounding visible on the top corners; bottom corners are harder to assess but show no gross rounding. The seller's title notation 'hg6' (likely 'high grade 6') aligns with my read. Edges appear clean with no visible nicks. Surface shows good color saturation and apparent gloss retention with no visible creases, though the COMC watermark obscures a significant portion of the face making surface defect assessment uncertain. Vintage print snow or minor specs cannot be ruled out under the watermark; back condition unknown.