1977 Topps Star Wars #71 The incredible See-Threepio! — Raw

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 55/45 favoring top — centering is within NM-MT range and not a significant concern. Red borders show no obvious chipping visible at this resolution. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least two corners (most visible at bottom-left and bottom-right), consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though the photo is not a high-magnification scan so subtle surface wear cannot be ruled out. Without a back image or corner close-ups, a range of 5–7 is appropriate; the card presents most likely at a 6 (EX-MT) given the corner softness observed.

Card is inside a snap/screwdown holder which introduces glare and makes precise corner and edge inspection difficult. Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (approx 65/35 T/B) — serviceable but not tight. A linear mark or scratch is visible running diagonally across the card face through the case, which could be a surface scratch, a crease, or an artifact of the case itself — this is the most critical unknown and is grade-determinative. The blue borders appear intact without obvious chipping visible at this resolution. Corners cannot be assessed with confidence through the case glare. Until the card is removed from the holder and inspected directly — particularly to determine whether the diagonal line is a crease or a case artifact — the range must remain wide; a confirmed crease would push toward 3-4, clean surface would support 5-7.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The red borders show visible chipping/wear consistent with this issue's known fragility, most noticeable along the right edge. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding on at least two corners visible (lower-left and lower-right), consistent with a VG-EX range; no sharp corners are evident. Surface shows what appears to be a light crease or handling line in the lower-center of the card image area, plus general gloss loss — if the crease is confirmed on inspection it pushes toward a 3, but if it is only surface wear the card could reach a 5. Sleeve glare obscures the right edge and corner detail, widening the range.