1977 Topps Star Wars #4 Space pirate Han Solo — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is modest but not severely off-center. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear along the left and bottom edges, which is typical of this issue but here appears moderate rather than light. Corners: at least two corners (bottom-left and top-right) show visible rounding/softening; the other two appear slightly better but not sharp under this image resolution. Surface shows some light scuffing or scratching visible across the photo area, and there is a faint handling mark visible in the lower-left quadrant of the image — no obvious hard crease detected but surface wear is present. The seller's claim of 'Excellent' is plausible but the border chipping and corner wear push this toward EX (PSA 5) territory, with VG-EX (PSA 4) as a realistic floor given the edge wear visible on the blue borders.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders look relatively balanced (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with a PSA 5-6 range on this axis. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear along the left and bottom edges, which is common to this issue but does affect grade. Corners: all four show some degree of rounding or softening — the bottom-left corner near the starburst appears the most worn, and the top-right shows a slight blunt; no corner looks truly sharp, suggesting EX to VG-EX territory (PSA 4-5). Surface gloss appears moderate — some scuffing or handling wear is suggested by the image but no obvious creases are detectable. Back is not visible so hidden creases, staining, or write-marks cannot be ruled out; the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 7-8 range and not a significant deduction. The blue borders show some visible chipping/wear particularly at the corners, which is characteristic and expected for this series but does cost grade. Corner tips show light to moderate rounding on at least two corners visible (bottom-left is most apparent through the sleeve), consistent with a PSA 5-6 range; upper corners appear somewhat better. Surface gloss appears largely intact with no obvious creases visible, and the photo image itself looks clean without heavy print defects or staining. The sleeve glare at the lower-left prevents confident corner and surface assessment, widening the range; a clean back inspection would be needed to rule out creases or staining.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is a meaningful concern on the horizontal axis but not catastrophic. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear along multiple edges, consistent with the known fragility of this series. All four corners appear rounded under inspection — particularly the top-right and bottom-left — suggesting handling wear well beyond EX condition. Surface shows scattered scratches/scuffs across the photo area, with some gloss loss visible. No obvious hard crease is confirmed from this photo, but surface dimpling cannot be ruled out. Overall condition is consistent with a VG (3) grade, with a floor of 2 if a crease is present on the back or wear is worse than it appears, and a ceiling of 4 VG-EX if corners are slightly better than they read at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60% of right border width), top and bottom borders look close to even — approximate L/R ratio 65/35, T/B roughly 55/45, so centering is marginal but not severely off-center. Blue border chipping is visible along multiple edges, consistent with typical 1977 Topps Star Wars blue-border wear. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and top-left most apparent), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some print/paper texture and possible light handling marks but no obvious hard crease is detectable from this angle; gloss appears reduced but not fully gone. The hard plastic case obscures fine corner and edge detail, and no back is visible, widening the range — a back-side crease or staining cannot be ruled out.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65/35 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B) — centering alone would not be catastrophic but is off. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with heavy handling. All four corners appear rounded to noticeably blunted — no sharp corners visible anywhere — pointing toward VG to VG-EX territory at best. The surface shows significant creasing and paper stress lines across the photo area, visible even at this resolution, which is the primary grade-killer here; a clear diagonal crease or surface craze appears in the upper-left quadrant of the image. Gloss appears largely gone. Combined corner rounding, edge wear, surface creasing, and gloss loss place this solidly in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the surface disturbance proves shallower than it appears, and GOOD (2) possible if creases are deeper than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears noticeably wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so, roughly 70/30 worst axis. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with the well-known fragility of the 1977 Topps blue-series border. All four corners appear rounded to varying degrees — at least two corners show clear blunting visible even through glare, suggesting VG territory. Surface shows scattered scuffing and what appears to be light creasing or stress lines in the image area (particularly mid-card), though glare partially obscures a definitive call; no writing or tears visible. The combination of rounded corners, edge chipping, surface wear, and probable light crease lands this squarely in the PSA 3 (VG) range, with PSA 2 a real possibility if the surface crease confirms on inspection and PSA 4 possible only if the surface damage is mostly glare artifact.

Centering estimate: left border is noticeably wider than right (approximately 65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear along the top-left corner and top edge, which is characteristic of this issue but here goes beyond minor. All four corners show rounding — the top-left corner appears most worn and slightly creased in that region, with the bottom corners showing moderate rounding as well. Surface shows scattered scuffing and light handling wear with some gloss loss visible; no clean hard crease is confirmed from this angle though the top-left area is suspicious. The card's overall wear profile — rounded corners, border chipping, surface dullness — places it solidly in the VG (3) range, with a floor of 2 if a crease is confirmed on closer inspection and a ceiling of 4 if the corners are better than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — horizontal centering is a concern but not catastrophically off. Blue borders show visible chipping and wear along multiple edges, consistent with this issue's known fragility; the top-left and top-right corners appear noticeably rounded/soft, with the bottom corners slightly better but still showing wear. Surface shows scattered scratches and scuffs visible in the photo lighting, and there is some gloss loss across the image area. No obvious hard crease is visible from this angle, but surface abrasions and corner rounding push this into the VG (3) range, with a 4 (VG-EX) possible if corner rounding is shallower than it appears and no back-side damage exists; a 2 is possible if a crease is hidden by the angle.

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 off but not severely so. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most notably the bottom-right corner which appears lightly rounded; top-left and top-right corners show some softening as well. Surface gloss appears partially intact but shows scattered wear consistent with handling; no creases are visible in this image, though the back cannot be assessed. Card qualifies as EX range (5) as a point estimate, with the border chipping and corner softening pulling it down from EX-MT (6); cannot rule out a light crease on the back or more aggressive corner wear on closer inspection, so the floor is set at VG-EX (4).

Centering estimate: left blue border appears narrower than right (~55–60% right-heavy), top border slightly larger than bottom — approximately 55/45 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is acceptable but not tight. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear especially along the left and bottom edges, consistent with the well-known fragility of 1977 Star Wars blue borders. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding, particularly the bottom-left corner which appears the softest — consistent with an EX (5) grade. Surface gloss appears partially intact with no obvious creases visible, which supports at least a 5; however the border wear and corner rounding prevent anything above EX-MT (6). The sleeve glare obscures the right edge and one corner, preventing a tighter range — back is unseen and could reveal creases or staining that would push the grade lower.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders look roughly 55/45 T/B — centering is off but not severely so. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most pronounced on the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars blue-series handling wear. Corners appear rounded with light-to-moderate wear — no corner is sharp, and at least two corners (top-left, bottom-right) show clear rounding visible even at this resolution, suggesting VG-EX to EX territory. Surface gloss appears reduced but no obvious crease is visible in the photo; the image area looks intact with no major staining. Edge wear and corner rounding are the primary grade-limiting factors; back condition and any hidden creases cannot be assessed from this single front image.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-right bias), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — centering is marginal but not catastrophic, roughly consistent with EX-VG-EX range. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most notably the left and bottom edges which is typical and grade-relevant for this issue. Corners appear rounded on at least two (top-left and bottom-right visible), with light-to-moderate wear suggesting VG-EX territory rather than EX. Surface gloss appears reduced with some scuffing or handling wear visible across the photo area, though the image itself is largely intact with no obvious creases confirmed from this single front shot. Back condition is unknown and could push the grade lower if creases or staining are present; range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonable but cannot be confirmed precisely through the screwdown glare. The blue border shows what appears to be some chipping or wear along the left and bottom edges, consistent with the known fragility of 1977 Topps Star Wars blue borders. Corners cannot be evaluated with confidence due to the screwdown case obscuring all four corners; the case itself prevents any meaningful corner or edge assessment. Surface gloss appears moderate with possible light wear, but the acrylic glare makes it impossible to distinguish card surface flaws from case reflections — the range is intentionally wide to reflect this uncertainty.