1977 Topps Star Wars #235 Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) — Raw

Centering: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for the set but not tight. Green borders show no obvious chipping visible at this resolution. Corners appear lightly worn — not sharp, with subtle rounding evident on at least the visible lower corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss looks reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from the front, though the seller's '9cx' notation likely refers to sharp corners cross-graded rather than a PSA qualifier — take with caution. Card back is not visible, limiting full assessment; a conservative EX-MT (6) point estimate with NM (7) possible if corners and back hold up cleanly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears slightly larger than bottom (~55-60% top), suggesting approximately 58/42 L/R and 57/43 T/B - within NM-MT range for centering alone. Orange borders show no obvious chipping visible at this resolution. Corners appear to have light wear - upper-left and lower-right show slight softening but no significant rounding, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface appears to retain decent gloss with no visible creases or major print defects, though the photo resolution prevents definitive corner and edge assessment. Estimating EX-MT (6) as most likely, with NM (7) possible if corners hold up under closer inspection; EX (5) floor accounts for hidden wear on the back or edges not visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom — centering is off but not catastrophically so, roughly 65/35 L/R. The green borders show visible chipping and wear along the left and top edges, consistent with typical Star Wars series handling wear. Corners appear rounded at two or more corners (especially top-left and bottom-left), suggesting moderate wear in the VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible; no obvious creases are detectable from this single front photo, though the card angle limits confidence. Back condition is unknown, and corner wear is difficult to assess precisely without closeup shots — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R); top border appears modestly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. The orange border shows no obvious heavy chipping but some minor wear is visible along the edges, particularly the left side. Corners appear lightly worn with mild rounding visible on at least the bottom-left corner, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears largely intact with no visible creases from this angle, though the photo does not allow close corner inspection. Without a back view and tight corner shots, the range is widened; a crease hidden by the angle would push this toward the lower end.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring the left, top/bottom roughly 55/45 — acceptable for this notoriously off-center series but not tight. The orange borders show no obvious heavy chipping visible at this resolution, which is a positive sign for this series. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to the sleeve and angle, but no dramatic rounding or creasing is apparent to the naked eye. Surface gloss appears present with no visible creases, though the photo angle and sleeve obscure fine detail. Range is widened significantly because corner and edge condition cannot be confirmed without a sharper, unobstructed image.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) — borderline but within NM-MT range horizontally, pushing EX-MT vertically. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least the bottom-right and bottom-left corners visible at this resolution, consistent with EX-MT to EX range. The green border shows no obvious chipping or heavy edge wear, and surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no visible creases or staining. Back is not visible, and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened; a crease or heavier corner wear on reverse could push this toward a 5, while cleaner corners on inspection could support a 7.