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 slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable, no OC concern. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, most visible at bottom-left and bottom-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible; rough cut texture is normal for this issue. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light toning on the white border areas, but no creases are apparent from this angle — back and corner closeups would be needed to confirm. Overall the card presents in the EX neighborhood, with corner wear being the primary grade-limiter.

Centering: left border appears approximately 4mm, right border approximately 6mm yielding roughly 60/40 L/R; top border approximately 5mm, bottom approximately 4mm, so near 55/45 T/B — centering itself is not the primary concern. The seller's note discloses a crease, writing, edge wear, and corner wear, all of which are visible or credible from the photo; a crease alone typically floors a card at VG (3), and writing pushes toward Good (2) or Poor-Fair (1). Corner rounding is visible at multiple corners consistent with at least VG-level wear. The COMC watermark partially obscures the surface, limiting precise crease and writing assessment, but the self-disclosed combination of crease plus writing is a grade-killer — writing in particular is a qualifier that PSA treats as a serious defect often resulting in a 1 or 2. Estimating 1–3 with a point estimate of 2 (GOOD), acknowledging that confirmed writing on the face could push this to a 1 qualifier.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~55-60% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom, call it approximately 60/40 L-R and 55/45 T-B — modest but not severe off-center. Corners appear lightly worn with very slight rounding visible, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no corners show sharp crispness that would suggest NM-MT or better. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible, though the COMC sticker obscures a portion of the lower center making a full surface read impossible. Edges appear clean with normal vintage rough-cut texture expected for this issue. The sticker obstruction introduces uncertainty about underlying surface condition; range is widened slightly to account for what cannot be seen beneath it.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border slightly tighter than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary concern here. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right are the most discernible), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and light handling wear; there is a small dark spot/soil mark visible in the lower-right quadrant of the image area. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks, and the rough cut texture is normal for this 1966 Topps issue. No creases are visible from this photo, but the back is unseen and could reveal additional wear; the gloss loss and corner rounding keep the ceiling at EX (5) and the floor at VG (3).

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card. Corners appear relatively clean with only light wear visible at two or three corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface shows good color saturation and reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible from this angle. Edges appear clean and consistent with normal vintage rough-cut characteristics for this issue; back is not visible so hidden surface or back issues cannot be ruled out, warranting a conservative range floor.

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 roughly 10-12% wider than right border (approximately 65/35 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom at roughly 60/40 T/B — centering is off but not severely so. Corners: the lower-left corner shows visible rounding under inspection; upper corners appear slightly softer than sharp but not severely blunted — consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears moderate with some loss visible, no creases detected in this image though the back cannot be assessed. Edges show the typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and should not be penalized; no staining or print defects beyond minor print snow noted. Overall condition presents as a solid EX (5) with the centering and corner softness pulling it away from EX-MT (6); cannot rule out a light back-side crease from this single front photo, which tempers the ceiling.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~60% of right border width), top border slightly narrower than bottom — approximate L/R ratio 60/40, T/B ratio 55/45, so centering is marginal but not OC-territory. Corners appear to have light rounding at all four tips, consistent with an EX/EX-MT range card; no sharp points are visible but damage is not severe. Edges look reasonably clean with the slightly rough cut typical of 1966 Topps Batman — not penalized. Surface gloss appears present but somewhat diminished, and the COMC watermark obscures the center of the image, preventing confident assessment of surface creases or print defects; no obvious creases are visible in the exposed areas. Given light corner wear, off-center left-right ratio, and partially obscured surface, EX (5) is the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners and surface are cleaner than they appear.

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 (approx 55/45 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T-B) — centering is reasonably good, likely within 65/35 range. Corners appear mostly sharp with minimal rounding visible, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no obvious blunting, though the single photo angle and watermark slightly limit precision. Edges look clean and fairly well-cut, no miscut observed; the pink border appears intact with no major chipping or nicks visible. Surface shows good gloss retention with no creases apparent; seller's self-disclosed 'hg6' designation (hobby grade 6) is consistent with the card's visible condition, suggesting perhaps minor gloss loss or faint surface wear not fully resolvable at this resolution.