1977 OPC Star Wars Stickers #26 The fantastic droid Threepio! — Raw

Centering: left border appears approximately equal to right border (~50/50 L/R); top border slightly thinner than bottom, estimating roughly 55/45 T/B — centering appears solid. The image shows the film-strip sticker border with no obvious chipping or significant edge wear visible. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though the image resolution limits fine inspection. Corners cannot be assessed with high precision at this distance, but no severe rounding or blunting is apparent; slight softness on one or two corners is plausible given the vintage and sticker format, suggesting EX-MT to NM range. The back and peel condition of the sticker are unknown, which is a critical unknown for this format — if the sticker has been peeled or the adhesive is compromised, grade would be capped significantly lower.

Centering: the filmstrip border appears moderately well-centered left/right — estimated roughly 55/45 L/R — but the top border reads slightly tighter than the bottom, approximately 60/40 T/B, which is acceptable for this issue. Corners: all four corners appear intact with no obvious rounding or fraying visible at this resolution, suggesting at minimum EX condition, though fine-detail corner examination is not possible from this single image. Surface and edges: the sticker surface shows reasonable gloss with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible; the die-cut filmstrip edges appear clean and evenly cut without significant chipping. The back of the sticker (peel status, adhesive condition) cannot be assessed and may significantly affect grade; stickers with intact, never-peeled backs command premium grades while used/peeled stickers are typically capped lower regardless of front condition.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 and top/bottom roughly 60/40 — acceptable for the grade range. The COMC watermark obscures the lower-center surface, making surface assessment difficult. Corners are not shown in closeup; from this distance they appear slightly softened but not heavily rounded — consistent with EX to NM range. The image print appears slightly muted/washed, which may indicate gloss loss or could be photographic compression. No creases are visible, but the scan resolution and watermark obstruction prevent confident surface or corner assessment, widening the range considerably.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 60/40 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so. The most damaging observable defects are surface wear and toning: the card shows significant yellowing/aging across the white border areas and visible surface soiling or staining particularly in the upper portion. Corners cannot be assessed in sharp closeup but appear rounded at all four points consistent with a VG or lower grade. Gloss appears largely lost and the surface shows general wear consistent with decades of unprotected storage. No crease is clearly confirmed from this image but cannot be ruled out given the overall condition; the card grades in the VG (3) range with a possible floor of 2 if surface staining or a hidden crease is confirmed on closer inspection.

Centering estimate: the film-strip border appears slightly left-heavy, roughly 55/45 L/R; top/bottom appears approximately 60/40 top-heavy — within acceptable range but not tight. Corners cannot be assessed with confidence due to image resolution and the ComC watermark obscuring the lower portion; the upper corners appear to have light rounding consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface shows what appears to be some light scratching or handling wear on the gloss, and there is a visible diagonal scratch or surface crease running across the upper-left quadrant of the image area that is concerning. The ComC watermark significantly limits assessment of the lower corners, bottom edge, and any surface flaws in that region, forcing a wider range than ideal; a point grade of 5 (EX) reflects the apparent surface wear and corner softness, pending back inspection.