1977 Topps Star Wars #3 The little droid, Artoo-Detoo — Raw

Centering estimate: left blue border appears roughly 10-11% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximating 55/45 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is acceptable for PSA standards; no dramatic off-center issue visible. Blue border shows some chipping or wear along the edges, particularly noticeable on the left side — typical for this issue but grade-relevant. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding; no corner is razor-sharp from this view, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss is partially obscured by sleeve glare, but no obvious creases or heavy staining are visible; print quality on the image looks reasonably clean. The sleeve glare prevents confident assessment of gloss level and finer surface wear, widening the range; a closer corner inspection could move this up to a 6 or down to a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 55-60% of the combined left+right border width, top border approximately 55-60% of combined top+bottom — centering is slightly left-heavy and top-heavy but within the 65/35 range, likely borderline 6/7 territory for centering alone. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most notably the top and left edges where the blue ink is clearly breaking — typical for this series but consistent with a EX to EX-MT grade. Corners appear lightly to moderately rounded, with at least two corners showing soft rounding visible even through the sleeve; no corner is sharp enough to suggest NM or better. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling, no obvious creases are visible but the sleeve glare obscures a clean read of the surface. Without corner macro shots or a back view, the range is widened; the blue border chipping and corner softness are the primary grade-limiting factors here, pointing to a PSA 5 EX as the most likely outcome.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — left-right centering is a concern but not extreme. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear at multiple points, consistent with this issue's known susceptibility. Corners appear rounded at all four tips, most noticeably the bottom-left and bottom-right, suggesting moderate handling wear consistent with VG-EX range. Surface shows some loss of gloss and light scuffing visible in the photo, though no obvious hard creases can be confirmed — the seller's title code 'tv5' may denote an EX grade by their own system but no crease is self-disclosed. Back is not visible, and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened; a hidden crease or worse reverse could push this to VG (3).

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders appear roughly 55/45 T-B — centering is below NM territory but not extreme. The blue border shows visible chipping and white nicks at multiple points around all four edges, most pronounced at the top-left and bottom corners — this is the hallmark vulnerability of the blue Series 1 border. All four corners appear rounded to some degree; the top-left and bottom-left corners show the most wear and blunting, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears reduced with some haze visible across the image area, suggesting handling wear or light scuffing; no obvious creases are confirmed from this angle but cannot be ruled out on the back or along stress lines. Overall the card presents as a well-loved raw copy in the VG to VG-EX range, with border chipping and corner wear being the primary grade-killers; back condition unknown.

Centering (L/R): left border appears notably wider than right, estimating approximately 65/35 to 70/30 left-heavy; top/bottom appears closer to 55/45 — centering is off but not catastrophic for this issue. Corner wear is the primary concern: all four corners show visible rounding/softening, with the upper-left and lower-left appearing the most worn; no corner is sharp. Blue border shows chipping and wear consistent with typical handling for this issue — visible white nicks along multiple edges, particularly the left and bottom borders. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, and there is minor print snow in the blue border area (normal for this issue). No creases are visible from this photo, but the sleeve obscures fine surface detail. The combination of rounded corners and edge/border wear points to VG-EX (4) as the most likely grade, with VG (3) possible if corners are worse than they appear under the sleeve.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right side), top border appears slightly tighter than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with NM-EX range on its own. Blue borders on 1977 Star Wars cards chip easily; the borders here show what appears to be edge chipping or wear along the blue frame, most visible on the left edge, though the sleeve/holder glare makes precise assessment difficult. Corners cannot be evaluated with precision from this distance and angle — no obvious severe rounding is visible but softness on at least 1-2 corners seems likely for a raw 47-year-old card. Surface gloss appears present but the scan/photo resolution and sleeve reflection prevent confident assessment of scratches or print defects; the image itself looks clean and well-centered within the card frame. Range widened significantly due to sleeve obstruction, photo resolution, and inability to inspect corners or edges closely.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears wider than bottom (~60/40); horizontal centering is the primary concern and may push toward OC territory. Blue borders show some visible chipping/wear along the edges, particularly the right side. Corners are difficult to assess precisely due to sleeve glare but appear to have some rounding — no sharp razor points visible at this resolution. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases detected, but the sleeve obscures fine surface detail on the lower half. The wide range reflects genuine uncertainty from the sleeve obstruction; a corner and edge inspection out of the sleeve could move this meaningfully in either direction.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — horizontal centering is the main concern but not catastrophically off. Corners: all four show visible rounding, particularly the bottom corners which appear softer; no sharp points remain, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Edges: the blue border shows modest chipping/wear typical of this issue, with some minor roughness visible along the left edge. Surface: gloss appears partially intact but with visible wear and light toning; no creases are clearly visible in the photo though the image resolution makes a definitive crease call difficult — the surface texture in the lower portion could suggest a soft crease or simply print wear. Overall the card presents as a honest VG-EX (4) with some chance of landing EX (5) if the surface is cleaner than it reads here or dropping to VG (3) if a crease is confirmed on closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65–70% left / 30–35% right), and top border is slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is off-center left, consistent with a 5–6 EX range on the horizontal axis alone. The blue borders show light chipping or wear along the left and bottom edges, which is typical for this issue but does push toward EX territory. Corners appear to have mild rounding visible at bottom-left and top-left, consistent with EX (5) rather than EX-MT (6). Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible, but the top-loader causes some reflection that obscures fine surface detail. Back is not visible, and corner detail is limited by the case and image resolution, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — left-right imbalance is significant and pushes toward OC territory in PSA's view. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear along multiple edges, consistent with heavy handling. All four corners appear rounded with evident softening, at minimum VG-level rounding and possibly worse on the lower corners. Surface shows gloss loss and what appears to be general wear or light soiling; no definitive crease is confirmed from this photo but cannot be ruled out given overall condition. The watermark obscures the center image making precise surface assessment difficult, so the range is widened accordingly — a hidden crease or heavier edge damage could push this to a 2.

Centering: left blue border appears roughly 4-5mm, right border roughly 6-7mm, suggesting approximately 60/40 L/R; top border appears slightly tighter than bottom, perhaps 55/45 T/B — centering is acceptable but not tight. Blue border chipping is a known vulnerability for this series: the left and bottom borders show visible surface wear and blue chip-loss, particularly along the lower-left corner region. All four corners appear rounded to some degree — the lower-left corner looks the softest, consistent with a VG-EX (4) grade. The photo image area itself shows reasonable gloss retention but the overall surface has modest handling wear. No crease is visible from this angle, but the corner wear and blue border degradation suppress the grade; a hidden back crease cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 55-60% of right border width (card leans slightly left), top border appears roughly equal to or slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ~60/40, T/B ~55/45, which is within NM-MT range on its own. However, the blue borders show visible chipping/wear, particularly along the left edge and lower-left corner, which is the characteristic weakness of this series. All four corners show some degree of rounding visible even through the case — the lower-left corner appears the most worn with rounding consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears intact across most of the image area with no obvious creases detected, though the hard case obscures fine corner detail and edge condition. Given the corner rounding and blue border chipping, a PSA 5 (EX) is the most likely grade, with 4 (VG-EX) possible if corners are softer than they appear, and 6 (EX-MT) possible if the apparent wear is partly shadow artifact from the case.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. Blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most apparent on the left and bottom edges, consistent with the known fragility of 1977 Topps Star Wars blue borders. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding — not sharp, but no severe blunting visible; consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible; no creases are detectable in this image, though the scan resolution limits certainty. Overall condition reads as a solid EX (5) candidate, with a realistic floor of VG-EX (4) if corner rounding is worse than it appears, and a ceiling of EX-MT (6) if the blue border edge wear is less severe in hand.

Centering estimate: left border slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is not the primary concern here. Corners are visibly rounded and worn on all four corners, particularly the top-right and bottom-left. Blue border shows heavy chipping and surface wear throughout all edges, consistent with well-handled vintage Star Wars stock. The surface shows a visible crease or fold line running diagonally across the photo image area (top-center region), and the card stock appears to have been creased or bent; glossy surface has significant wear and loss. Multiple surface wrinkles and what appears to be a scratch or crease line are visible on the image itself. All of these factors — rounded corners, heavy border chipping, visible crease, and surface wear — place this card firmly in the VG to GOOD range, most likely a PSA 2.