1977 Topps Star Wars #158 Rebel victory — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60-65% top) — acceptable for this set but not tight enough for 9. All four corners appear reasonably sharp with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, though the camera angle obscures the left-side corners somewhat. The yellow border shows no obvious chipping or significant edge wear visible, and surface gloss appears largely intact with no creases detected. The photo resolution and slight perspective angle limit confidence on fine corner and edge detail, warranting a widened range; the seller's 'high grade' claim is plausible but 'Mint+' is almost certainly optimistic for raw 1977 Topps Star Wars.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is off-center left-to-right, consistent with typical Series 3 wandering, likely capping around NM at best. Corners cannot be individually assessed at this resolution through the sleeve; no obvious rounding or creasing is visible but the sleeve glare obscures fine detail on all four corners. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious scratches or staining visible, though the monochrome photograph on the card makes surface assessment harder. The sleeve and moderate photo resolution prevent confident corner and edge assessment — range is widened accordingly; a true grade could land anywhere from EX (5) to NM (7) depending on corner and edge condition revealed under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is passable for a PSA 7 range on this wandering-centering issue. The yellow border shows no obvious chipping visible at scan resolution, but the image is soft enough that minor edge wear and corner tip condition cannot be confirmed. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no creases or staining evident, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Corner sharpness cannot be reliably assessed due to scan softness and sleeve glare — a wider range of 5–7 is warranted; physical inspection of corners and edges is essential before finalizing.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 65-70/30-35 L/R), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — centering is off-center left but within NM-range horizontally; the glare and compression prevent a confident read. The yellow border shows no obvious chipping along the visible edges, which is a positive for this series. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to sleeve glare obscuring all four corners — this is the primary limiter on the grade range. Surface appears to carry reasonable gloss with no visible creases or major print defects, consistent with the seller's NM claim, but the photo simply does not provide enough corner or edge detail to confirm above a 6. Range reflects honest uncertainty: card could grade EX-MT (6) to NM (7) if corners are clean, or drop to EX (5) if any corner rounding is hiding under the glare.