1977 Topps Star Wars #43 Luke prepares to swing across the chasm — Raw

Centering estimate: left blue border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border (approx 55/45 L/R); top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (approx 65/35 T/B), suggesting moderate off-center toward bottom — consistent with a 6 or 7 ceiling on centering alone. Corners: all four show visible wear and rounding under inspection; the lower-left and upper-right corners appear the softest, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface/gloss: the blue border shows chipping and wear consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars handling; the image area retains moderate gloss but some surface scuffing is visible. No creases are detected in this photo, but the angle and lighting limit confidence on surface defects; the card grades most likely in the EX (5) range with VG-EX (4) a real possibility if corner rounding is more pronounced than the photo reveals.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — passable for the series. The blue borders show no obvious chipping or significant edge wear visible at this resolution. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and bottom-right are the most visible), consistent with EX to EX-MT range; no razor sharpness but no heavy rounding either. Surface gloss appears mostly intact with no visible creases, though the image photo angle limits full surface inspection. Overall the card presents as a solid EX-MT (6) candidate with upside to NM (7) if corners hold up under closer inspection; the seller's EX-MT+ self-grade aligns with this estimate.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears roughly 10–12% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ~55/45, T/B ~55/45, so centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver. The four corners show visible rounding on at least the bottom-left and bottom-right; the top corners appear slightly better but still show wear consistent with moderate handling. The blue borders show light chipping/wear along the left edge and bottom-left corner area, typical of this issue but grade-relevant. Surface shows scattered light scuffs or handling marks visible in the photo; no obvious hard crease is visible, though the seller's title includes '[C]' which may hint at a crease — if a crease is present but subtle, this card could land at PSA 3; without a confirmed crease, corner and edge wear point to VG-EX (4) territory. Gloss appears reduced but partially intact.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (estimated ~60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (estimated ~55/45 T/B) — within NM-MT tolerances horizontally but the L/R lean is noticeable. The blue borders show no obvious chipping from this view but the scan resolution limits close inspection. Corners appear reasonably sharp with perhaps very slight softening on the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with a grade in the NM range. Surface gloss looks intact with no visible creases, staining, or print defects, though the image contrast and slight scan compression prevent full confidence on fine surface texture. The seller's NM-MT claim is plausible but likely optimistic given the apparent centering lean and corner softness; a PSA 7 NM is the most defensible single estimate, with 8 possible if corners hold up under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears marginally wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably good, no severe wander. Corners appear sharp to the naked eye with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, though micro-wear on one or two tips cannot be ruled out from this distance. Blue borders show no obvious chipping or fraying along the edges, which is a positive sign for this notoriously fragile issue. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases or staining, but a single-angle seller photo cannot confirm back condition, hidden surface scratches, or fine corner tip wear — range widened accordingly.