1977 Topps Star Wars #26 A horrified Luke sees his family killed

Centering estimate (re-orienting card to normal portrait): left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 to 65/35 — acceptable for the issue — but top/bottom reads closer to 70/30 or worse, with the bottom border noticeably thinner. The blue border shows heavy chipping and white paint loss scattered across all four edges, most pronounced on the left (top in the photo) and bottom edges — consistent with heavy handling. All four corners appear rounded to soft, with at least two showing visible blunting rather than sharp points, suggesting VG to VG-EX corner wear. Surface gloss appears partially intact in the image center but dulled, and there is no visible crease confirmed, though the photo resolution and angle cannot rule one out. The combination of significant border chipping, rounded corners, and centering issues points to a PSA 3 (VG) as the most likely grade, with VG-EX (4) possible only if corners prove sharper under direct inspection and no crease is present.

Centering estimate from visible borders: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right horizontally), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top/bottom) — centering is off-center left, consistent with a 4-5 range penalty. The blue borders show visible chipping/wear along all edges, most apparent at the top edge where white shows through. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to heavy glare from the top-loader, but what is visible suggests rounding on at least two corners consistent with a VG-EX or lower grade. Surface glare from the plastic holder conceals potential scratches or creases; the photo image itself appears to have some scuffing or cloudiness that may be surface wear or simply reflection — this uncertainty drives the wide range. Without corner closeups and a back view, a definitive grade is impossible; this card could land anywhere from VG (3) if hidden creases exist to EX-MT (6) if the surface is cleaner than the glare suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so left-to-right centering is the primary concern but not miscut territory. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear along multiple edges, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars blue-border fragility. Corner tips are not razor-sharp — at least two corners (bottom-left visible, top-right evident) show rounding or fraying, suggesting a grade floor around 3-4. Surface gloss appears partially intact but the COMC watermark obscures the center, making crease and print defect assessment unreliable. No crease is clearly visible but cannot be ruled out. The combination of corner wear, border chipping, and centering lands this most likely at VG-EX (4), with range reflecting the uncertainty imposed by the watermark obstruction.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear, particularly along the top edge where the blue is noticeably scuffed and degraded, consistent with heavy handling — a known vulnerability of this series. Corners appear rounded on at least two visible corners (top-left and top-right), suggesting VG-range wear; bottom corners are partially obscured by the card stand. Surface shows significant dulling of gloss and what appears to be light soiling or print wear across the face of the image, consistent with a grade of 3 (VG); no obvious hard crease is visible from this angle, but the image resolution and angle prevent a definitive surface assessment. Overall condition reads as well-loved vintage, likely PSA 3, with a slim chance of 4 if corners and surface are cleaner than they appear.