1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #5A Pendulum Peril — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~70/30 left-right skew), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — left-right imbalance is the main centering concern and could push toward EX-MT or below depending on exact measurement. Corners: the two visible lower corners (bottom-left especially) show some rounding/softness consistent with EX condition; upper corners are partially obscured by perspective but appear to have modest wear. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible from this distance, consistent with normal 1966 Topps rough-cut characteristics. Surface shows acceptable gloss for the vintage with no creases discernible confirming the seller's disclosure; minor print artifacts may be present but cannot be isolated from photo compression. Overall the card presents at EX to EX-MT range; the left-right centering imbalance is the primary grade limiter.

Card is photographed upside-down in a top-loader, which limits reliable corner inspection significantly. Centering estimate from the visible borders: left/right appear roughly 70/30 and top/bottom approximately 65/35, suggesting moderate to notable off-centering. Surface shows obvious toning and wear consistent with age; gloss appears substantially reduced across much of the face. At least one or two corners appear rounded or blunted even at this resolution — the lower-left (which is upper-right in actual orientation) looks distinctly soft. No confirmed crease is visible but the card stock shows uneven color distribution that may indicate surface stress. Given the combined factors of corner wear, gloss loss, and centering, a VG (3) feels most likely, with the range extending down to 2 if a hidden crease exists on back or up to 4 if corners are better than they appear through the sleeve glare.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), so centering is off but not catastrophically so. The card shows significant overall wear: corners appear rounded on all visible corners, particularly the lower-left and lower-right, consistent with a VG or lower grade. Surface shows visible toning, gloss loss, and what appears to be general soiling or light staining across the lower portion of the card. Edges appear somewhat rough but vintage rough-cut norms apply here. No definitive crease is clearly visible in this photo but the general surface distress and rounded corners point solidly to VG (3) range; a back-of-card crease or additional surface damage could push this to a 2, while cleaner-than-apparent corners might support a 4 — the camera angle limits corner assessment confidence.

Centering: left border appears noticeably wider than right (estimated ~65/35 L/R), top border wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — off-center but not catastrophically so. Corners: the lower-left corner shows visible rounding and wear; upper-left and lower-right also show softening; upper-right appears marginally better but still rounded — consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface: the image artwork appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in the scan, gloss appears somewhat diminished but present; some print texture visible which is normal for this issue. Edges appear slightly rough but within normal tolerance for 1966 Topps rough-cut production; no staining or writing evident from this photo, though the back is unseen and could reveal additional flaws.

Centering estimate: left border notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — horizontal off-centering is the primary concern. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/wear; no corner is sharp, with the lower-left appearing the most worn, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface: gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible; no obvious creases are detected from this angle, though the photo cannot fully confirm the absence of light surface creases. Edges appear reasonably clean with typical vintage rough-cut texture normal for this issue; overall the card grades in the VG-EX (4) neighborhood, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and no back-side issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border wider than bottom (roughly 65/35 T/B) — off but not severely so, consistent with a PSA 4-5 range centering. Corners are difficult to assess cleanly at this resolution; the lower-left corner appears slightly rounded and the upper-left shows possible blunting, suggesting light-to-moderate wear. Edges appear intact with no obvious tears or chips, consistent with the rough-cut norm for this issue. Surface shows what appears to be light gloss loss and possible minor surface wear, though the COMC watermark obscures the center field, preventing confident surface assessment — range is widened accordingly. No crease is clearly visible but cannot be ruled out under the watermark.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70/30-35 L/R), top and bottom borders appear relatively close (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophic. The seller note says 'staining' and the caption confirms it; staining is visible in the lower portion of the card consistent with a grade-2 to grade-3 deficiency. Corners show rounding consistent with heavy handling — all four corners appear soft to blunted under scrutiny, pushing toward VG or lower. Surface gloss appears partially intact but the COMC watermark and card angle obscure fine detail on the surface. Staining alone typically caps a card at PSA 2-3; combined with visibly rounded corners, a PSA 3 (VG) is the most likely outcome, with PSA 2 possible if the staining is more extensive than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B), indicating moderate to significant off-centering. The CoMC watermark obscures the surface detail in the central portion of the card, making surface assessment difficult. Corners appear to show some rounding — particularly the lower-left — consistent with VG-EX to EX range, though the photo resolution limits precise corner evaluation. Edges look reasonably intact with no obvious major chipping. No creases are visible but cannot be confirmed with confidence given the watermark obstruction and image quality; the wide centering deviation and apparent corner wear point to the 4–5 range as most likely, with the possibility of dropping to 3 if any hidden creasing exists on back.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the photo (lower-left and upper-left appear softened), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious nicks, though the rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman is present. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light toning on the white border areas; no obvious creases are visible from this angle, but the photo perspective and resolution prevent confident assessment of the surface — a crease cannot be ruled out. Given corner rounding and off-centering, PSA 4 (VG-EX) is the most likely outcome, with EX (5) possible if corners are sharper than they appear and VG (3) possible if a crease is present on the reverse or surface.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is respectable and not a major grade penalty. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance with no obvious rounding visible on the two corners most exposed (bottom-left, top-left), though the top-loader and slight glare partially obscure fine corner detail. Surface shows good color saturation and gloss appears intact with no visible creases or staining. Edges appear clean with no major nicks visible; vintage rough-cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. The sleeve glare on the right side prevents a definitive read of the right-side corners and edge, so the range is widened accordingly — a closer corner inspection could push this toward 7 or drop it to 5 if hidden wear is present.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners: the lower-left corner shows visible rounding/wear; upper-left appears somewhat blunted as well; right-side corners are harder to assess at this angle but show some softness. Surface: there is visible dirt/soiling and light wear across the surface, with minor gloss loss evident; no obvious hard creases are visible from this view but the card shows general handling wear consistent with a played card. Edges: appear reasonably intact with no major chips, though some light fraying is possible along the left edge. The back is not visible, and corner closeups are not available, so wear could be worse than estimated — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left, 30-35% right L/R), and top border is slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is off-center left, consistent with EX-MT to NM range but not a disqualifying miscut. Corners: all four corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance with no obvious rounding visible; the lower-left and upper-right corners look the cleanest, though fine-tip wear cannot be ruled out without a closeup. Surface/gloss: the image shows reasonable gloss retention with no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond typical 1966 Topps print snow which is not penalized; edges appear clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this issue. The left-heavy centering is the primary grade limiter, placing the card comfortably in the EX-MT (6) range with upside to NM (7) if corners prove sharper under inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55-60% left / 40-45% right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45) — centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners: top-left and bottom-left corners appear reasonably sharp with minimal rounding visible; top-right and bottom-right corners show very slight softening but no heavy wear — consistent with EX-MT range. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks or rough tears beyond normal vintage rough-cut texture for this set. Surface shows intact gloss with no visible creases confirmed, consistent with seller's claim; there is some minor print texture/snow typical of the set but no alarming surface defects. Back is not visible, limiting full assessment; the slight perspective distortion in the photo also makes precise corner and edge evaluation difficult, widening the range slightly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severely miscut, no adjacent card printing visible. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on the visible lower-left and upper-left corners; right-side corners are harder to assess. Surface gloss appears present but the COMC watermark obscures the central image area, making print defect and surface wear assessment difficult. Edges appear reasonably clean with typical vintage rough-cut texture expected for this issue. Seller's self-disclosed 'hg6' aligns loosely with my estimate; the off-centering is the primary grade-suppressor here, keeping a ceiling around EX-MT (6) with EX (5) as most likely.