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

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top and bottom borders appear roughly even at ~55/45; centering is off but not catastrophically so. Blue border shows multiple visible chips and wear spots, particularly along the top and left edges — typical for this issue but here more pronounced than average. All four corners appear rounded with visible wear; at least two corners show clear rounding suggesting heavy handling. Surface shows scattered scratches or scuffs visible across the photo image area, and there are at least one or two spots of possible soiling or print wear on the upper left border. No definitive crease is visible but surface condition and corner wear point firmly toward VG (3) territory; the corner rounding and border chipping prevent anything above VG-EX (4) and the cumulative surface wear could drag this to GOOD (2).

Reorienting mentally: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring one side, top/bottom roughly 65/35 — centering is slightly off but within NM-MT tolerances. The blue border shows no obvious chipping or significant wear visible at this resolution. Corners appear reasonably sharp with perhaps very slight softening on one or two tips, consistent with a 7-8 grade. Surface gloss looks mostly intact with no visible creases or staining; print quality appears clean with no notable snow or defects. The photo is a good flat scan but no corner macro shots are available, and the 90° rotation makes precise border measurement less certain — widening the range accordingly.

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. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with the well-known fragility of this issue's blue stock. Corners appear softly rounded on at least two visible corners (lower-left and lower-right), suggesting moderate handling wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible — no creases are confirmed from this photo, but the angle and resolution prevent certainty. The card is unslabbed and gradable; back is not visible so paper/crease issues cannot be ruled out, widening the range accordingly.

Centering: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 to 60/40 — acceptable; top/bottom borders appear roughly 60/40 to 65/35 — also acceptable. The blue border shows significant chipping and wear throughout, particularly in all four corners where the blue pigment has flaked, consistent with heavy handling; all four corners appear noticeably rounded or dinged. Surface shows scattered scratches/scuffs across the photo area and visible print wear on the border. No obvious hard crease is detectable from this angle, but the overall surface and corner wear pulls this into the VG-to-VG-EX range; the degree of border chipping and corner rounding is the primary grade killer here. Back cannot be assessed, so a hidden crease could push this toward a 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not grade-limiting. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most noticeably at the top-left and bottom-right corners, which display moderate rounding consistent with a VG-EX (4) to EX (5) card. Surface shows scattered light scratches or scuffs across the photo area and some gloss loss, pulling it away from EX-MT territory. No crease is clearly visible from this photo, but the seller's EX self-assessment and the evident corner/edge wear place this squarely in the 4–5 range; a hidden crease on the back or more severe corner rounding would push toward a 3.

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 not a primary issue here. The dominant defects are surface: multiple visible diagonal scratches/creases across the image area (most prominent running from lower-left toward center), consistent with handling wear or a crease that catches light; this alone suppresses the grade significantly. Blue border shows chipping and wear on all four edges, typical of this issue but here more pronounced than average. All four corners show rounding — no sharp corners remain — consistent with a VG (3) card. Gloss is partially retained in the center but lost at edges. The scratches/surface crease is the grade-limiting factor; if the linear marks are light surface scratches rather than a hard crease, a 4 is possible, but a true crease would push toward a 2-3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R acceptable), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B, mild off-center). The blue borders show visible chipping/wear along the left and bottom edges — typical for this issue but grade-relevant; several small white nicks are visible along the left and top blue borders. Corner inspection is hampered by the angle, but the bottom-left corner shows rounding consistent with EX range; remaining corners are partially obscured. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible per seller disclosure, but the angled photo prevents confident assessment of the face gloss or any light surface wear. Range widened due to angle distortion hiding corner and edge detail fully.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R, within tolerable range), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is not the primary concern here. Corner wear is visible even at this resolution: all four corners show rounding or softening, with the lower-left appearing most worn; no corner is sharp. Blue border shows chipping/wear consistent with heavy handling, particularly along the left and bottom edges. Surface gloss appears reduced and there is visible soiling or toning on the border areas; the COMC watermark and sleeve glare obscure fine surface detail, preventing confident assessment of creases — a crease cannot be ruled out given the overall wear pattern. Taken together, the card grades in the VG-EX to EX range (4–5), with the rounded corners and border wear pulling it toward the lower end.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so for this issue. Blue borders on 1977 Topps Star Wars chip readily; the borders here show visible chipping/wear along the left and bottom edges, particularly noticeable in the lower-left corner area, consistent with an EX (5) card. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding — the lower-left corner looks the softest, upper corners appear slightly better. Surface gloss appears present but reduced; no creases are visible from this angle though the oblique shot and sleeve reflection obscure the lower-right quadrant. The sleeve/top-loader and slight angle prevent confident corner and edge assessment, widening the range; a fresh look at corners under good lighting could move this card one grade in either direction.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear spots scattered across all four edges, consistent with the well-known fragility of this issue's blue borders; this is the primary grade-limiting factor. Corners appear rounded at two or more tips, particularly the bottom-left and top-left, consistent with moderate handling wear suggesting VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no obvious creases are detectable from this photo angle though the seller's bracketed '[C]' notation may signal a crease that the scan angle conceals — if a crease is confirmed on inspection, grade drops toward 3. Overall condition signals a VG-EX (4) as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if border chipping is the sole meaningful defect and no crease exists.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left-weighted), top border slightly wider than bottom — rough L/R ~65/35, T/B ~55/45; horizontal off-centering is a meaningful concern for this series. The blue border along the left edge shows what appears to be chipping or wear consistent with the known fragility of 1977 Star Wars blue borders, though glare from the case makes a precise assessment difficult. Corners cannot be evaluated with confidence due to the snap-case obscuring all four tips — this is the primary limiter on confidence. Surface appears to have moderate gloss remaining with no obvious creases visible, but the case glare conceals potential print defects or surface scratches. Without corner closeups and a back image, the range is kept wide at EX to EX-MT; the horizontal centering pushes the point estimate toward 5 rather than 6.

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, consistent with PSA 7-8 range on its own. Blue border shows light chipping/wear most visible on the left and bottom edges, which is typical for this issue but does count against grade. Corners: top-left and bottom-left corners show minor blunting under scrutiny; top-right and bottom-right appear slightly sharper but not razor-crisp — consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no visible creases or major print defects, though the slight camera angle limits a definitive surface read. Combining moderate corner wear and blue border chipping, a PSA 6 (EX-MT) is the most likely outcome, with a realistic range of 5-7 depending on what the back and corner closeups reveal.