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

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.

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 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 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.