1977 Topps Star Wars #25 Luke rushes to save his loved ones — Raw

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), so centering is passable but bottom border is tight — no miscut visible. Corners: all four corners show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with handling; no sharp points remain but no severe wear either, suggesting EX to EX-MT territory. Blue border shows minor chipping/edge wear typical of this series, particularly along the bottom edge. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss with no obvious creases visible, though the image resolution and angle make a definitive surface call difficult — back is unseen. Overall impression aligns with the seller's EX to EX-MT claim; PSA 5 is the most likely outcome with a reasonable chance of 6 if corners are cleaner than they appear and no back issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border visibly wider than right (approximately 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom — off-center but not catastrophically so for this series. The blue border shows noticeable white chipping/wear along multiple edges, most prominently on the left and bottom edges, which is characteristic of this series but counts against grade nonetheless. Corners appear lightly to moderately rounded — no sharp points are visible at any corner, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface appears to have light gloss loss and possible minor handling wear; no creases are clearly visible but the photo angle and resolution prevent confident crease exclusion. The seller's 'EX' self-assessment seems slightly optimistic given the border chipping and corner rounding observed; VG-EX (4) is the most likely landing spot, with EX (5) possible if corners and surface are cleaner than they appear.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears roughly 10-12% wider than the right border, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximately 55/45 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is acceptable, but the photo angle makes precision difficult. Corner wear is the primary grade-limiting factor: all four corners show visible rounding, with the bottom-left and top-left appearing more blunted than the right-side corners. Surface shows significant wear across the photo area — there is notable scuffing and what appears to be surface abrasion or print wear in the center of the image (typical of handled 1977 Topps Star Wars cards); gloss is substantially reduced. Blue border chipping is visible particularly along the left edge, consistent with the known fragility of this series. No creases are definitively visible from this photo, but surface distress and corner rounding suggest a VG-EX to EX range; if a crease is hidden or the surface wear is heavier than it appears, a grade of 3 is possible.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom — rough L/R ratio ~65/35, T/B ~55/45, so centering is off but not catastrophically so. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with typical handling for this issue. Corner tips appear rounded at multiple corners — at least two corners show visible blunting visible even at this angle, suggesting VG-EX to EX territory. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light soiling or print wear across the image area, though the camera angle and modest resolution make it difficult to confirm creases definitively. The card stand obscures the bottom border, preventing a full centering read; no obvious hard crease is visible but one cannot be ruled out, keeping the floor at 3.

Centering estimate (reorienting card mentally to upright): left border appears noticeably wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ~65/35, T/B ~55/45, suggesting an off-center but not miscut card. The blue borders show evident chipping and wear, particularly along the left and bottom edges where the blue ink has visibly flaked — consistent with heavy handling. Corners appear rounded at all four tips, with the bottom-left and top-left corners showing the most blunting; no corner is sharp. Surface gloss appears largely gone with possible light creasing or surface scuffing visible on the image area, though the low-light photo limits certainty about creases. Overall condition reads VG (3), with a plausible range of Good (2) if a crease is confirmed on inspection, or VG-EX (4) if the surface is cleaner than the photo suggests.