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

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L-R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B), suggesting moderate off-centering that is acceptable for vintage but penalizes upper grades. Corners: the visible corners show light-to-moderate rounding, particularly noticeable at the lower-left, consistent with a PSA 5 EX range; no sharp points are evident. Surface and gloss: the image shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though some minor print texture/snow typical of 1966 Topps is present. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, but the back is unseen and corner rounding limits the ceiling to EX-MT territory at best; range widened slightly to account for uncertainty on the reverse.

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 estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R favoring left), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically miscut; no adjacent card printing is visible. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners discernible even at this resolution, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light wear; no obvious hard crease is visible but the image resolution and angle make it difficult to rule one out definitively. White borders show typical 1966 Topps toning/aging; edges appear reasonably intact with no gross tears or paper loss, consistent with a grade in the 3-5 range with 4 VG-EX as the most likely single estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R skew), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not extreme miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on all four, with the lower-left appearing most worn; this is consistent with a VG (3) card. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light soiling or toning across the face, and there may be a faint diagonal surface crease in the lower-center area though the image resolution makes confirmation difficult. Edges appear moderately worn with some roughness consistent with age and handling; no tears or writing evident. Photo softness prevents definitive assessment of crease depth and corner detail, widening the range.

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), so centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the scan — lower left and upper left appear soft and blunted, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows apparent toning/age wear and some gloss loss typical of the era; there is possible light creasing in the lower left quadrant near Batman's figure though the ComC watermark partially obscures confirmation. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious tears or paper loss, and the rough-cut texture is normal for 1966 Topps Batman. The combination of rounded corners, probable light crease, and centering issues places this solidly in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible if the crease is shallower than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~6mm, bottom border ~5mm — approximate L/R ratio 62/38, T/B ratio 55/45; left-heavy but not severely OC. Corners: the two visible lower corners show moderate rounding consistent with VG-EX to EX range; upper corners appear slightly better but not sharp. Surface: some gloss loss is apparent across the image area, and there is light toning/aging on the white border areas consistent with a 55+ year old card; no creases are clearly visible but the COMC watermark obscures the center. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chipping noted, though the rough-cut texture normal for this set is present. Grade estimate of 4 (VG-EX) reflects the corner rounding and centering tilt with some surface wear; range extends to 3 if a hidden crease is present under the watermark, or up to 5 if corners are sharper than they appear.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (est. ~70/30 L/R favoring left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Seller note flags 'staining' and the scan confirms visible surface staining/soiling on the card face, which is a significant surface defect consistent with PSA 2-3 territory. Corner wear is difficult to assess precisely from this scan distance but the corners appear to show rounding consistent with moderate handling. Gloss appears reduced. The staining is the primary grade-killer here; absent staining this might reach 4-5 range, but surface contamination of this visibility typically lands the card in the PSA 2-3 range. Back not visible; COMC watermark does not affect underlying card condition assessment.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) - centering is off but not severely OC. Corners: the visible lower-left corner shows moderate rounding consistent with VG-EX range; other corners are partially obscured by the watermark and image angle making precise assessment difficult. Surface: there is visible gloss loss and some toning/wear on the red background areas; no creases are clearly detectable but the watermark obstruction prevents confidence. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major tears or paper loss, but the single frontal photo, watermark obstruction, and moderate resolution prevent a tighter range - collector should examine corners and reverse under good light before submitting.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~8mm — approximately 62/38 L/R and 62/38 T/B, which is acceptable for EX-EX-MT range but not mint-level. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding, particularly visible on the lower-left corner, consistent with EX to EX-MT wear rather than crisp NM corners. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, and print quality looks typical for the 1966 Topps Batman set. The seller's self-reported grade of EX+ aligns with this assessment; back is not visible so hidden stains, creases, or writing cannot be ruled out, warranting a conservative floor of 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 80/20 L-R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 65/35 T-B), so horizontal centering is the main concern and likely grades as off-center. Corners show mild-to-moderate rounding on the visible lower-left and lower-right corners; no sharp points evident, consistent with EX range. Surface appears reasonably clean with intact gloss and no obvious creases visible from this angle, though the back cannot be assessed. Edges appear intact with no chipping or tears; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. Seller's 'Ex+' self-assessment aligns with the photo; a PSA 5 EX is the most likely outcome, with the off-center left-right ratio being the primary grade limiter, though a 6 EX-MT is possible if corners are crisper than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border noticeably wider than right (approximately 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 appears visibly rounded and the upper-left shows wear; lower-right and upper-right are difficult to assess precisely but show signs of softening consistent with a VG-EX to EX range card. Surface: the image shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light surface wear or handling marks; no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo, though the back is unseen. Edges appear reasonably clean with no flagrant chipping, consistent with normal vintage handling for a 58-year-old card; a raw collector should inspect corners and back carefully before submitting.

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: left border appears approximately 3-4mm, right border approximately 6-7mm, giving roughly 65/35 L/R; top border approximately 4mm, bottom approximately 5mm, so T/B is closer to 55/45 - horizontal centering is the primary concern. Corners: the visible lower-left and upper-left corners show light to moderate rounding consistent with EX to VG-EX range; right-side corners are partially obscured by the image crop but appear similarly worn. Surface: gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible, though the COMC watermark partially obscures the center field making a definitive surface read difficult. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips or tears evident; overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) candidate with the off-centering and corner wear preventing a higher grade, but no creases are visible to push it below a 4.