1977 Topps Star Wars #17 Lord Vader threatens Princess Leia! — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border wider than bottom (~60/40), suggesting off-center but not severely so — consistent with NM to EX-MT range on centering alone. The blue borders show no obvious chipping visible at this resolution, but the image quality limits corner inspection; corners appear to have very light wear with no obvious rounding visible, consistent with EX-MT. Surface gloss appears intact with no creases or staining evident. The scan resolution prevents confident corner and edge assessment, so the range is widened accordingly — a tighter front-only photo or back scan would narrow this considerably.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — not ideal but within tolerable range for the set. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most pronounced on the left and bottom sides, consistent with the known fragility of this series' blue borders. Corners show rounding and softening on at least two corners visible (top-left and bottom-left), suggesting mid-grade wear; no razor sharpness is evident. Surface appears to retain partial gloss with no obvious creases visible from this photo, but light scuffing or handling wear cannot be ruled out. The card photographs as a solid VG-EX (4) candidate, with the border chipping the primary grade-limiter; a 5 (EX) is possible if edge wear is less severe in hand and corners hold better than they appear.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear moderately balanced at approximately 55/45 T-B — centering is acceptable but not tight. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear consistent with this series, most notably along the left and bottom edges where the blue has worn or nicked. Corners appear rounded, particularly the bottom-left and top-left, suggesting moderate handling wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but dulled; no obvious creases are visible from this photo, though the image resolution prevents definitive assessment of fine surface scratches. The card is raw and shows the typical blue-border chipping that plagues this series; without corner close-ups and a back scan the range must remain wide.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~55% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, acceptable for the grade range but not tight. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear along multiple edges, most notably the left and bottom edges where the blue shows nicks and light loss consistent with VG-EX to EX wear. Corners appear lightly to moderately rounded — not sharp, consistent with a 4 VG-EX; no razor points visible. Surface shows the expected print grain and slight gloss loss typical of a handled vintage Topps Star Wars card; no obvious crease is visible in this scan but the scan resolution and angle could mask a light crease. The seller's 'VGEX' self-assessment aligns with the visual evidence; a range of 3–5 covers the possibility of a hidden crease or more corner wear than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border notably narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is imperfect but not severely off-center. The blue border shows some visible chipping/wear, particularly on the left edge, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars blue-border fragility. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to the top-loader and angle, but the upper corners appear to show some rounding or softening; lower corners are obscured. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss but photo quality and sleeve glare prevent confident assessment of print defects or creases. The bilingual English/French caption strongly suggests this is an O-Pee-Chee Canadian printing rather than Topps US, though this cannot be confirmed as a mismatch from the front alone and does not affect the set-check verdict.

Centering: left border appears roughly 55-60% of total horizontal space vs. right border at 40-45%, so approximately 55/45 L/R — acceptable; top border looks slightly wider than bottom, roughly 55/45 T/B — also acceptable. The blue border shows moderate chipping/wear consistent with this issue's notorious border fragility, visible as white nicks along all four edges, most pronounced on the top and left edges. Corners appear softly rounded rather than sharp — consistent with a PSA 4 VG-EX to 5 EX range; no razor points visible at any corner. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling, no obvious creases detectable from this single front photo, though a back-side crease cannot be ruled out. The seller's bracketed '[C]' notation may signal a condition qualifier — combined with the visible border chipping and corner rounding, a PSA 4 is the most likely outcome, with 5 possible if the back is clean and no hidden crease exists.