1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #9A Knighting a Thief — Raw

Two cards shown - the front of #9A and what appears to be the back of the same card (or a companion). Centering on the front: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border looks noticeably thicker than bottom (~65/35 T/B), which is borderline acceptable for NM-MT range but needs confirmation. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the sleeve and at this angle - they appear to show light rounding consistent with an EX to EX-MT grade, but no sharp PSA 7+ corners are confidently visible. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible on the front, which is encouraging. The back (bottom card) shows some visible scuffing/wear on the red puzzle area and the card back appears to have handling wear; if this is the same card's back, surface wear would pull the grade down toward the 4-5 range. Range widened due to sleeve obstruction preventing definitive corner and surface assessment.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left vs 30-35% right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — left-to-right tilt is the primary centering concern, pushing toward OC territory at the 70/30 threshold. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right most apparent), consistent with heavy handling wear placing this in the VG to VG-EX range at best. Surface shows moderate gloss loss with some toning/soiling visible in the white border areas, and there is a faint but discernible horizontal crease or stress line across the mid-card area near the title bat logo — if confirmed as a crease this caps the grade at VG (3) or below. Edges appear rough-cut which is normal for this issue and not penalized, but overall surface wear and corner rounding combined with the suspected crease and off-centering support a VG estimate of 3, with range spanning 2 (if crease is harder than it appears) to 4 (if surface is cleaner than the scan suggests).

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~4mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~6mm — left/right approximately 65/35 to 70/30, top/bottom roughly 45/55; horizontal centering is noticeably off but not severe enough alone to cap the grade. The card shows visible overall wear: corners appear rounded, particularly at the upper-left and lower-right, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows light crease or handling marks near the lower-center area and some gloss loss is apparent across the image. Edges appear slightly rough but that is normal for this issue. The COMC watermark partially obscures the surface assessment; back is not visible. Given rounded corners, apparent gloss loss, and possible light surface crease, a PSA 3 (VG) is the most likely grade, with range spanning 2–4 depending on crease severity and back condition.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approx 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B), suggesting off-center horizontally but manageable vertically. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows general gloss loss across the image area with what appears to be light soiling or toning, and there is a suspicious diagonal mark/line visible in the upper-right quadrant that may be a light crease or print artifact - difficult to confirm definitively from this photo. Edges appear slightly worn but within normal vintage rough-cut tolerance for this set; no staining or paper loss visible, but the accumulated corner wear, centering, and possible surface crease collectively point to a PSA 3 VG as the most likely grade, with VG-EX (4) possible if the upper-right mark is only a print defect.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the upper-right and lower-left, consistent with VG-range wear. Surface shows general gloss loss across the face and what appears to be light handling/soil marks; there is a possible very light crease or surface disturbance in the lower-center area though the image resolution makes confirmation difficult. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious nicks but typical 1966 rough-cut texture is present. The combination of rounded corners, gloss loss, and off-centering places this squarely in the VG (3) range with VG-EX (4) possible if the suspected surface crease is only a scan artifact and centering measures better than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is the primary concern pushing toward EX-MT or lower. Corners appear to show light rounding on at least two corners (visible at lower-left and upper-right), consistent with EX range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible from this photo, and the color registration looks typical for the set. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major roughness beyond normal vintage cut variation for this issue; back is not visible so staining or reverse creases cannot be ruled out, widening the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders look reasonably close (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. The seller's note mentions 'corner wear' which is confirmed visually — at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right) show visible rounding/softening rather than sharp points, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some general wear; no obvious creases are visible in this image but the back is unseen and the listing title contains 'READ' which sometimes signals undisclosed flaws. Edges appear reasonably clean for a 1966 Topps card with expected rough-cut texture. Given confirmed corner wear and off-center horizontal alignment, VG-EX (4) is the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and no back issues exist, and VG (3) possible if back reveals a crease.

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 so horizontally, though the left-heavy shift is meaningful. Corners show light to moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (lower left and upper right appear the most worn), consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in the image, and color registration looks clean with no significant print snow. The back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, and the rough cut edges typical of 1966 Topps Batman are noted but not penalized; overall the card presents as a solid EX example with the off-centering being the primary grade limiter.

Centering estimate: left border ~3mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~4mm, bottom border ~4mm — left/right reads approximately 38/62, top/bottom approximately 50/50; the horizontal off-center is notable but not severe, likely grading in the 65/35 to 70/30 range which caps centering near NM territory. Corners appear to show light wear — all four look slightly soft rather than razor-sharp, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears good with no visible creases; color registration and print quality look solid with no obvious print snow or major toning on the white borders visible from this image. Back is not visible so staining or creases on reverse cannot be assessed; corner wear assessment from this distance is limited, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears approximately 10-12% wider than right border (roughly 60/40 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for NM-NM-MT range. Corners appear fairly sharp with minimal rounding visible on all four; the upper-left and lower-right corners look the best, while the upper-right shows a very slight softness. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases confirmed consistent with seller's claim. Edges look clean with no major nicks apparent. Key limitations: this is a single front-only photo with moderate perspective angle making precise corner and edge assessment difficult; back condition, any subtle print defects, and true gloss level cannot be fully confirmed, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but within EX-MT range. Corners appear lightly worn with minor rounding visible at two or three corners, consistent with EX to EX-MT range; no sharp razor corners visible. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases, staining, or major print defects visible; some minor print snow typical of the set is present. Back cannot be assessed, and corner detail is limited by photo resolution, so the range is widened accordingly — this card presents as a solid mid-grade example, most likely a PSA 6 EX-MT.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (~60% of right border width), suggesting roughly 60/40 L/R; top border appears slightly wider than bottom, approximately 55/45 T/B — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible light rounding on at least the upper-left and lower-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no razor sharpness visible. Surface shows some gloss loss and there appears to be minor wear consistent with handling; no obvious creases are visible in this image but micro-creases cannot be ruled out from a single scan. Edges appear reasonably clean for a 1966 Topps issue with no major nicks apparent; the seller's 'hg6' self-designation aligns plausibly with the visible condition, suggesting EX range, though the corner wear nudges the estimate toward the lower end of that band.