1977 Topps Star Wars #2 See-Threepio and Artoo-Detoo — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely miscut. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear along multiple edges, consistent with the known fragility of this series. At least two corners (upper-left and lower-left) show visible rounding and fraying under inspection; the other two appear moderately worn as well. Surface shows scattered scratches or scuffs across the image area and some gloss loss, visible even through the sleeve. No obvious crease is confirmed from this angle, but surface wear is significant enough to suppress the grade — a hidden crease on back cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom appear moderately off (~65/35 T-B) — centering is a concern but not catastrophic. The seller explicitly notes water damage, which is a surface defect that typically manifests as staining, wrinkling, or emulsion lift; visible wrinkling/texture distortion is detectable in the scan particularly in the lower-right quadrant of the image. Blue border shows chipping/wear consistent with heavy handling. Corners appear rounded — at least two show soft-to-significant rounding visible even at this resolution, consistent with VG range. Gloss loss is likely given the water damage disclosure. The watermark on the scan obscures the center surface, preventing full assessment of print defects or creasing, so the range is widened; if water damage caused creasing or staining, the floor could be 2 (GOOD).

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left bias), top border narrower than bottom — rough L/R ~60/40, T/B ~55/45, which is acceptable for vintage but hard to nail precisely due to perspective. The blue borders show visible chipping/white nicks particularly along the top edge and upper corners, which is a well-known defect of this issue but still grade-relevant. Corners appear softly rounded rather than sharp — consistent with VG-EX to EX range; no single corner looks crisp. Surface shows moderate print wear and some gloss loss visible even at this resolution. No obvious crease is visible but the card stand obscures the bottom portion; the overall wear pattern and corner rounding point to a PSA 4 (VG-EX) as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are slightly better than they appear and no back issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left bias), top border is mostly obscured by finger and glare but appears moderate — rough L/R estimate 55/45 to 60/40, T/B cannot be reliably assessed. The blue border shows visible chipping or wear along the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical Series 1 blue-border fragility. Corners are difficult to assess precisely due to sleeve glare and angle, but the visible lower-right corner appears to show some rounding, suggesting wear in the EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact under the glare but there are signs of surface wear or print wear on the image area. The plastic sleeve and lighting conditions significantly limit corner and edge assessment, widening the range considerably — a full evaluation would require a clean, flat, well-lit photo of all four corners.

Centering: left border appears roughly 15-20% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — estimated L/R ~60/40, T/B ~55/45, which is acceptable but leans off-center right; no miscut visible. Blue border shows moderate chipping/wear on all four edges, most notably at the top-right and bottom-left corners which display visible rounding consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially retained in the image area but the border wear and corner rounding prevent a grade above 5; no obvious crease is visible in the photo, though the seller's SKU suffix 'C' offers no self-disclosed crease, and the title suggests VG-EX which aligns with what is visible. Back cannot be assessed, and corner detail is not fully resolved at this resolution, so the range is widened one step in each direction; est_point of 4 (VG-EX) reflects the corner rounding and edge wear seen on the blue border.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left, 30-35% right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — meaningful left-right miscentering likely in the 70/30 range or worse, which alone pressures the grade down. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all edges consistent with this series' known fragility; the right edge in particular shows border wear through the glare. Corner assessment is severely hampered by the plastic holder and glare — the visible corners suggest at least moderate rounding, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range, but no corners can be cleanly assessed. Surface gloss is partially obscured by holder glare; no obvious creases are visible but cannot be ruled out. Given the centering, border wear, and corner softness visible despite obstructions, a PSA 4 (VG-EX) is the most likely outcome, with EX (5) possible if corners are sharper than they appear and VG (3) possible if hidden surface or crease issues exist on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left, 30-35% right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55-60% top, 40-45% bottom) — left/right ratio is concerning, approaching OC territory at roughly 65/35 or worse horizontally. Blue border shows visible chipping or wear along the left edge, which is typical for this issue but still grades-relevant. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to the angle and resolution, but the bottom-left corner appears to show light rounding; other corners are obscured or indistinct. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, and there is a faint area of potential wear or print variation in the image area, though the glare makes this inconclusive. Overall condition reads EX range with the horizontal centering being the primary drag; without a sharper, square-on photo and corner closeups, a range of 4–6 is the honest estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Surface is the primary concern: multiple visible scratches/scuffs run diagonally across the image area under the plastic holder, indicating meaningful gloss loss and surface wear. Blue border shows typical chipping wear consistent with this issue, most visible at corners. Corners appear rounded rather than sharp — at least two corners show soft rounding visible even at this resolution, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. No crease is discernible from this photo but the surface scuffing alone suppresses the grade; the hard case limits corner and edge inspection detail, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right — rough ratio approximately 65/35 L-to-R; top border slightly wider than bottom, approximately 55/45 T-to-B; left-right centering is the bigger concern. The blue border shows visible surface wear and what appears to be chipping or soiling along the left edge particularly, consistent with typical blue-series handling wear. Corners are partially obscured by the hard case but at least two corners (bottom-left and bottom-right) show visible rounding or soft wear visible even through the holder. Surface glare from the case prevents a confident read on print quality and gloss retention; there appear to be some scuffs or handling marks on the card face but cannot confirm depth. The range is wide (3–6) because the holder hides corner and edge detail that is decisive for separating EX from VG grades on this issue.