1977 Topps Star Wars #286 Cantina denizens! — Raw

Centering estimate from photo: left border appears noticeably narrower than right border, suggesting approximately 65-70/30-35 L/R; top and bottom borders appear more even, roughly 55/45 T/B — centering is off but within NM-MT to NM range horizontally. The orange borders show no obvious chipping along the edges visible in this shot, which is a good sign for this series. Corners appear to have slight softening at two or three tips — not sharp enough for Mint but not rounded enough to call EX or lower; consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears present but the photo angle and ambient lighting make it difficult to rule out light wear or print speckling. No creases, staining, or major defects are visible; the seller's 'NRMT' claim is plausible but the corner softening and centering drift likely keep this out of PSA 7+ territory without a cleaner close-up photo.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R) and top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, likely within EX-MT range. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to image softness and the plastic holder, but no obvious rounding or blunting is visible at card-length view. The orange border shows no obvious chipping along edges visible in the photo. Surface gloss appears present but the low-resolution scan prevents confident assessment of print defects, scratches, or staining. The range is deliberately wide because corner and edge detail is obscured by the holder and image quality.

Centering estimate: left orange border appears roughly equal to right, top border slightly narrower than bottom — approximate L/R ~55/45, T/B ~60/40, which is acceptable for NM range if accurate, but dark image makes this uncertain. Corners cannot be closely inspected due to image darkness and resolution; no obvious heavy rounding or creasing is visible, which is encouraging, but subtle wear cannot be ruled out. Orange borders on Series 3 are prone to edge chipping and the edges here cannot be cleanly assessed. Surface gloss appears present but the dark scan obscures any print defects, scratches, or staining. The seller's 'NM Nice' claim is plausible but unconfirmed — range is widened substantially due to the photo's limitations.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right); top and bottom borders look reasonably balanced at roughly 55/45 — horizontal off-centering is the primary concern and could push toward a 'OC' qualifier at PSA. Corners appear to have mild rounding visible on at least two corners (top-right most apparent), consistent with light handling wear in the EX to EX-MT range. Orange border shows no obvious chipping along the edges visible from this distance, though the image resolution prevents a definitive call. Surface gloss and any print defects cannot be reliably assessed due to the moderate photo quality and sleeve interference; the wide centering range (5–7) reflects genuine uncertainty about corner and surface condition that a closer photo or in-hand inspection would resolve.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears marginally wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering looks reasonable but photo angle and glare make precision difficult. The orange borders appear intact without obvious chipping, which is the primary wear indicator on Series 5. Corners cannot be assessed with confidence due to image resolution and the COM watermark; they appear reasonably intact but no close-up detail is available. Surface gloss appears present but glare obscures any fine scratching or print defects. The seller's '7oe' notation may suggest an 'OC' qualifier or Eye Appeal designation — if centering is worse than it appears in this photo, grade could dip to 5; if corners are crisper than visible, 7 is achievable.