1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #44A Batman on Broadway — Raw

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Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so, likely within EX-EX-MT range on that axis alone. Corners show visible rounding under inspection, particularly the upper-left and lower-right corners which appear softened, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear. Surface shows some loss of gloss with light toning on the white borders, no creases are visible from this photo though the back is unexamined. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips or tears; vintage rough-cut texture is noted on the right edge but that is normal for this issue. Overall condition points to a PSA 5 EX as the most likely grade, with the corner wear potentially dragging it to 4 VG-EX; upside is limited by the corner rounding and gloss loss.

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 — off but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most apparent at upper-right and lower-left, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/soiling across the image area; the border shows typical 1966 Topps roughness and edge wear. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo but the overall wear pattern (rounded corners, dull surface) places this solidly in the VG (3) neighborhood, with VG-EX (4) possible if corners are slightly better than they photograph and no hidden creases exist on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 60/40 L-R skew favoring right side), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) - centering is off but not severely so, no adjacent card printing visible so no miscut. Corners: from this single photo the corners appear to show some rounding or light wear, consistent with a 5-6 range; no sharp points are clearly visible but no severe blunting either. Surface and gloss: the image artwork appears reasonably bright with decent gloss retention, no obvious creases or heavy staining visible; some minor print characteristics typical of 1966 Topps are present. Edges appear clean without major nicks visible at this resolution; the lack of corner closeups and back inspection introduces meaningful uncertainty, warranting a widened range of 4-6.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom), indicating moderate-to-significant left-right miscentering in the 75/25 to 80/20 range. All four corners show visible rounding and wear - no sharp points remain, consistent with heavy handling. Surface shows generalized gloss loss with what appears to be a light crease or fold line running diagonally in the upper portion of the card, though the Comc watermark partially obscures assessment of the center surface. Edges appear rough but that is typical for 1966 Topps Batman production. The combination of rounded corners, apparent surface crease, significant miscentering, and gloss loss places this card in the VG to VG-EX range; the visible crease is the primary grade limiter.

Centering estimate: left border ~8-9mm, right border ~3-4mm, top border ~4mm, bottom border ~5mm — left/right ratio approximately 70/30 or worse, pushing toward OC territory. Surface damage is the dominant concern: at least two prominent diagonal creases are clearly visible crossing the upper-left quadrant of the card, consistent with significant handling stress. Corners appear rounded, particularly the upper-left and lower-left. Gloss appears largely lost across the surface with visible surface scuffing. The combination of multiple creases, corner rounding, and gloss loss places this firmly in the Good (2) to VG (3) range; the creases are heavy enough to pull it toward the lower end.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right are the most visible), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be general wear consistent with age; no obvious hard creases are visible from this photo, though the image resolution limits definitive crease detection. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chips or tears visible, which is typical for this issue's rough-cut stock. The grade range of 3–5 reflects corner rounding and centering concerns, with 4 (VG-EX) as the most likely grade absent a visible crease; a confirmed crease would push this toward a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right favoring right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (approximately 60/40 top-to-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically so, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Corners show some rounding and softness, particularly visible at the bottom-left and top-left, suggesting moderate handling wear. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious tears or major nicks visible, consistent with the typical rough-cut texture of this vintage Topps issue. Surface gloss appears partially present but reduced; no definitive crease is visible from this photo though the resolution limits certainty — range widened accordingly to account for possible hidden surface or reverse issues.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so, likely in the 65-70/35-30 range which is consistent with a 7 ceiling before other defects. Corners are difficult to assess at this resolution and angle, but the lower-left and lower-right corners appear to show some rounding/softness, suggesting at least light wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious nicks visible, which is typical for this issue. Surface gloss is hard to evaluate from this photo — no obvious creases are visible confirming seller's claim, but print quality, toning, and fine corner detail cannot be reliably assessed from this single overhead shot; the wide range reflects genuine uncertainty from photo limitations.
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