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

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softening — not blunted to VG territory but clearly not sharp; upper-left and lower-right appear the most worn. Edges: cuts appear reasonably clean for a 1966 Topps issue; no obvious fraying visible, rough cut texture consistent with vintage norm. Surface: image scans with reasonable gloss remaining and no visible creases detected, though print quality and possible minor surface wear cannot be fully confirmed from a single scan; the card appears free of major staining. Overall the rounding corners and off-center horizontal ratio point to a VG-EX (4) estimate, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and the back is clean, and VG (3) possible if any hidden surface wear or back issues are present.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable, no severe miscut visible. Corners appear reasonably sharp with only minor rounding evident at the lower-left and lower-right corners; upper corners look cleaner. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible in this image, though the photo angle makes it difficult to fully assess surface integrity. Edges look clean and consistent with normal vintage rough cuts for this issue; no staining or print snow severe enough to dock more than a grade is apparent, placing this card in the EX-MT to NM range pending back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), making left-right centering the primary concern and likely capping the grade. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding on at least the visible lower-left corner; upper corners are harder to assess due to image resolution and the ComC watermark obscuring the center. Surface gloss appears partially intact but with some visible wear or light soiling; no obvious creases are detectable from this image, though the watermark blocks full assessment. Edges appear reasonably clean with normal vintage rough-cut texture expected for this issue; overall condition suggests an EX range but the left-heavy centering pulls the estimate toward the lower end of that range.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severe. The seller's note says 'staining' and the note below the card image confirms it; staining alone can cap a card at PSA 2-3 depending on severity and location, and the pink/magenta border area shows some discoloration consistent with that disclosure. Corner detail is partially obscured by the COMC watermark and image resolution, but the corners visible appear to show moderate rounding consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears present but the staining is the primary grade-limiting defect. Without a clearer view of corner wear extent and stain severity, the range is held wide at 2–4, with a point estimate of 3 (VG) reflecting the staining disclosure as the controlling factor.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — off-center but not catastrophically so for this series. The COM watermark obscures the card center, preventing full surface assessment. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners show visible rounding consistent with VG-EX to EX range; right-side corners are harder to assess due to the sleeve edge distortion. Surface gloss appears partially present but with some dulling evident — no creases are clearly visible though the watermark hides much of the image area. Given the corner rounding visible and the centering, a raw grade in the VG-EX (4) range seems most likely, but range is widened due to watermark obstruction hiding potential surface issues.

Centering: left border appears notably narrower than right (~70/30 left-right favoring right), and top border is narrower than bottom (~60/40 top-bottom), placing centering in the EX to VG-EX range. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding at all four tips, most visible at the lower-left and upper-left; no sharp corners evident, consistent with EX (5) territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks or tears visible, typical of the rough-cut nature of this issue. Surface gloss appears present but somewhat reduced, with no creases discernible from this angle; back is not visible, and no staining or print defects are apparent beyond normal print texture. The seller's 'Ex+' self-description aligns broadly with this assessment, though the off-centering and corner rounding temper expectations; range of 4–6 reflects uncertainty about the back and corner severity under closer inspection.

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 narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right side), top border appears slightly thicker than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with PSA 5-6 range. Corners: at this resolution and angle the corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding, particularly visible at lower-left and upper-left, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases visible, consistent with the seller's claim of no creases. Edges show the typical rough cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and are not penalized; some toning on the white border area is visible. The sleeve glare and perspective angle prevent confident corner and edge assessment, widening the range; backs and corner macro shots would be needed to firm up the grade.

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 narrower than right (roughly 60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-bottom) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 5-6 range. Corners: upper-left corner shows the most wear with visible rounding; upper-right and lower corners appear slightly rounded but not severely so — consistent with light to moderate use. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks or tears visible, which is consistent with the seller's 'no creases' claim and nothing in the photo contradicts that. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light print wear or toning consistent with age, and the lower-left area is partially obscured by shadow making full surface assessment impossible; no staining or writing is detected. Overall this card presents in the EX (5) range with an outside chance of EX-MT (6) if corners are slightly better than they appear and surfaces are cleaner than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — off-center but within VG-EX territory. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the sleeve glare, but at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right visible areas) show moderate rounding consistent with a VG to VG-EX grade. Surface gloss appears reduced but present — sleeve glare prevents confident assessment of surface wear, print defects, or light creases. No obvious heavy creasing or staining is visible, but the sleeve reflection obscures enough surface area that a light crease cannot be ruled out, holding the floor at 3. A back scan and corner close-ups would be needed to refine this range.

Centering estimate: left border appears approximately 10-12% narrower than right border (roughly 60/40 L/R), top border slightly tighter than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners: at this resolution the corners appear to show light rounding, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no sharp points visible but no severe rounding either. Surface: the COMC watermark obscures the center, limiting surface assessment, but gloss appears moderate with no obvious heavy creasing or staining visible; some light print wear may be present. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious tears or major chips, consistent with the 1966 Topps rough-cut norm; seller's 'hg6' self-assessment aligns loosely with EX-MT but the watermark and single-photo limitations prevent confirmation above a 6 ceiling.