1977 Topps Star Wars #175 A closer look at a "Jawa"

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 10 | $1.69 – $8.87 | — | 5.7 |
| TAG ? | 2 | $3.30 – $3.99 | — | 6.0 |
| PSA 7 | 1 | $29.95 | — | — |
| BGS 7.5 | 1 | $24.00 | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60% right bias), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ~60/40, T/B ~55/45; centering is off but not severely miscut. The yellow border shows visible wear and chipping particularly along the left and bottom edges, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Corners appear lightly to moderately rounded — at least two corners (bottom-left and bottom-right) show visible blunting, consistent with a grade 4 area. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some loss visible; no obvious heavy creases are detectable from this photo, though the image resolution limits confident crease assessment. Overall condition reads as VG-EX (4) most likely, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and no reverse-side issues exist.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - acceptable for this set but not tight. Yellow borders show no obvious chipping or significant wear visible at this resolution. Corners appear reasonably intact with possible very light softening on one or two corners but no clear rounding visible. Surface gloss appears present with no obvious creases or major staining detected. The seller title references '13in' which may be a lot description artifact; no miscut evidence is apparent. Back condition is unknown, limiting confidence - range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L-R), top border notably wider than bottom (approx 60/40 T-B) — centering is acceptable for NM range but not tight enough for PSA 8+ without corner confirmation. Yellow borders show no visible chipping or significant wear. Corners appear reasonably sharp in the scan but the image resolution does not permit definitive corner assessment — at least two corners look clean while the lower corners are harder to read. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, print defects, or staining visible. The range of 6–8 reflects honest uncertainty about corner condition and any edge wear not visible at this resolution; a point grade of 7 NM is the most defensible single estimate pending a closer inspection.

Centering: left border ~6mm, right ~5mm (L/R roughly 55/45 acceptable), top border ~5mm, bottom ~8mm (T/B roughly 40/60 - slightly bottom-heavy but within NM-MT range). Yellow borders show no obvious chipping at this resolution. Corners appear to have light rounding - the upper-left and lower-right corners look slightly soft, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; sharp corner detail is lost but no severe rounding. Surface gloss appears decent with moderate print grain typical of this series; no visible creases. The soft sleeve obscures fine edge and corner detail on the left side, preventing a tighter range - back is unseen. Estimated EX-MT (6) with range spanning EX (5) to NM (7) pending closer corner inspection.