1977 Topps Star Wars #122 The Millennium Falcon speeds through space! — Raw

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Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 60/40 — centering is noticeably off but likely within VG-EX range on its own. The red borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with heavy handling. All four corners appear rounded with visible wear, particularly the bottom-left and top-right corners which show clear fraying. Surface shows general gloss loss and what appears to be light soiling or scuffing across the image area; no obvious hard crease is visible from this photo but the seller's 'VG' self-description is consistent with what is visible. The soft sleeve and photo resolution limit precise corner and surface assessment, hence the widened range of 2–4.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 55/45 favoring top — acceptable for the set but not tight. The red borders show visible chipping/wear along edges, particularly noticeable on the left and bottom edges where the red shows wear or nicks consistent with an EX-range card. Corners appear to have light rounding — not sharp enough for NM territory but not heavily blunted either, consistent with EX (5) to EX-MT (6). Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible in the lower portion of the card, though it is difficult to fully assess through the image quality. No creases are visible in this photo, and the seller's self-description of 'EX' aligns reasonably with the visual evidence; PSA 5 is the most likely outcome with 6 possible if corners are sharper than they appear.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not severely OC. The red borders show visible chipping/wear on at least two corners (top-left and bottom-right appear rounded or nicked), consistent with typical handling wear on this blue/red-border series. Surface gloss appears partially intact but shows some dulling, no obvious creases visible from this image though a light touch crease cannot be ruled out. Corner wear and border chipping push this into the EX (5) range with the possibility of VG-EX (4) if corner rounding is more pronounced than the image reveals; the seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns reasonably with this estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely OC. The red borders show visible chipping/wear consistent with this set's known blue-border-equivalent fragility on red stock; corner detail is difficult to assess precisely at this resolution but at least two corners (top-left, bottom-right) appear to show light rounding or fraying. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible, which aligns with the seller's 'EX' self-assessment. No miscut detected. The range of 4–6 reflects uncertainty about corner condition and any reverse-side issues not visible here.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 to 60/40 horizontally, top/bottom appears approximately 65/35 with the top border slightly thinner — centering is acceptable but not tight. The red border shows no obvious chipping visible at this resolution, which is encouraging for this series. Corner detail is obscured by the sleeve and image softness; corners appear to show light rounding consistent with a PSA 5 EX grade but cannot be ruled more worn (VG-EX 4) or better (EX-MT 6) without a cleaner image. Surface gloss appears present but cannot fully assess gloss loss or surface wear through the sleeve. No creases are visible, supporting at least a 5 floor, but the photo quality and sleeve prevent confident assessment of corner sharpness or fine surface wear — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is acceptable for a 5-6 range and not severe enough to cap. The red borders show some visible chipping/wear along the edges, particularly noticeable on the left side, which is typical of this series but does affect grade. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding consistent with a 5 (EX) grade - not sharp enough for 6+, but no severe rounding suggesting a 4. Surface appears to have moderate gloss loss and some light handling wear visible in the image area; no creases are apparent from this photo, but the sleeve glare obscures full edge and corner detail, widening the range. The seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns with the visible evidence, placing this most likely at PSA 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approximately 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 7-8 range. The red borders show no obvious chipping visible from this distance, which is a positive sign for this set. Corners appear reasonably sharp with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, though the sleeve glare obscures the corner tips somewhat, preventing a confident corner assessment. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, scratches, or print defects noted. The sleeve/toploader creates edge glare that prevents a definitive read on edge wear and corner sharpness, widening the range — a closer corner inspection could push this toward an 8 or drop it to a 6 depending on what is hiding under the glare.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for vintage Star Wars but not tight enough for 8+. The red borders show no obvious chipping or significant edge wear visible at this resolution. Corners appear reasonably sharp with at most very minor softening on the top-left and bottom-right corners, consistent with NM range but difficult to confirm razor sharpness. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond typical 1977 Topps print quality. The scan edge shadowing obscures the left and bottom border edges somewhat, preventing a confident upper-end call — a true corner closeup could push this to 8 or confirm it sits at 7.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60% top) – roughly 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, acceptable for NM-MT range but not perfect. The red borders show no obvious chipping visible at this resolution, which is a strong point for this series. Corners appear reasonably sharp with possible very light wear on one or two corners but no obvious blunting visible at image scale. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases or staining. The main limiting factors are inability to confirm corner sharpness at close range and the back is unseen; a NM (7) point estimate is warranted with upside to NM-MT (8) if corners hold under loupe.




