1977 Topps Star Wars #32 Lord Vader's Guards — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55-60% top) — off-center but not miscut. The blue borders show significant chipping and wear all the way around, particularly heavy along the top edge where multiple chips and scuffs are visible, consistent with heavy handling. All four corners appear visibly rounded and worn rather than sharp — no corner retains a crisp point from this distance. Surface gloss appears largely lost with what looks like surface scratching or scuffing evident across the face of the card; the photo image itself is intact without obvious creases visible from this angle, though a crease cannot be ruled out. Overall condition profile points to PSA 3 (VG) as most likely, with PSA 2 possible if closer inspection reveals a crease or more severe surface damage than the photo resolves.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60-65% right-heavy), top and bottom borders look moderately uneven (~65/35 top-to-bottom), consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars wandering centering but not catastrophic. Blue borders show some visible chipping/wear along the left edge — a known vulnerability for this series — which is difficult to fully assess through the top-loader glare. Corners cannot be cleanly evaluated due to plastic case obstruction and angle, but no obvious severe rounding is immediately apparent; they appear lightly worn at best. Surface gloss looks moderate but the case reflection prevents confident assessment of print defects or creases. Range widened significantly due to corner and edge obscuration from the holder; a clean submission scan or removal from the case is strongly recommended before grading decisions.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. Blue borders show some chipping/wear visible along the edges, particularly at corners where the blue is prone to flaking on this issue. Corners appear to have mild rounding but no severe damage is obvious at this resolution and angle; a close-up corner shot is needed to distinguish EX from NM. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, but the angled photo hides fine surface scratches and staining. The camera angle and prop-stand presentation make precise corner and edge assessment unreliable, warranting a wide range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — not ideal but within EX-MT range on the horizontal axis; vertical tilt is the more concerning dimension. Blue borders show no immediately obvious chipping or significant edge wear visible at this resolution, though the blue border series is notorious for edge wear that the photo angle can hide. Corners appear to have light rounding consistent with EX (PSA 5) rather than sharp mint corners; no razor sharpness is visible at any corner. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible, and the image itself is sharp and well-registered. The seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns with the photo evidence; without tight corner macro shots and a back inspection, the range spans VG-EX to EX-MT (4–6) with EX (5) as the most likely grade.