1977 Topps Star Wars #246 Stormtrooper -- tool of the Empire — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is imperfect but not severe. The green borders show visible chipping or wear along the top edge and light wear on the left edge consistent with Series 4 green borders that chip readily. Corners appear lightly rounded — no sharp points visible, suggesting mild rounding consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface shows the characteristic 1977 Topps print grain/snow but no visible creases from this angle; gloss appears partially intact with some dulling. The card stand obscures the lower corners slightly, limiting full corner assessment; the back is not visible so no hidden creases or staining can be ruled out, which widens the range downward.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 55/45 (left slightly wider), top/bottom approximately 60/40 (top slightly fuller) — centering is acceptable, likely within NM range. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance but the resolution does not permit a definitive close-up assessment; no obvious blunting or rounding is visible, but two or more corners could have very light wear consistent with a 7. Surface shows no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond normal vintage print texture; gloss appears intact. The green border shows no obvious chipping along the edges, though the left and right edges are partially obscured by the sleeve/holder shadow, preventing full edge evaluation — this uncertainty drives the range down to a 6 floor.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card. The green border shows no obvious chipping or heavy wear but some light edge roughness is visible, consistent with handling. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and bottom-right are the most visible) suggesting wear consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface appears to retain decent gloss with no creases visible, though the photo resolution and angle limit a confident assessment of surface micro-scratches or print snow. Back condition and corner sharpness under magnification cannot be assessed from this single front image, widening the range.

Centering estimate: left green border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L-R), top border appears wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B) — centering appears acceptable for a 6–7 range. Corners cannot be closely inspected through the sleeve glare but show no obvious rounding or blunting visible at this resolution; they appear reasonably sharp, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Green borders on Series 4 are prone to chipping and edge wear — no obvious chips or fraying are visible, but the sleeve obscures fine edge detail. Surface gloss appears present with no obvious creases or staining visible through the sleeve; print quality on the stormtrooper image looks clean. The sleeve glare significantly limits corner and surface assessment, warranting a widened range; a closer, sleeve-free photo would be needed to confirm anything above a 7.