1977 Topps Star Wars #89 The imprisoned Princess Leia — Raw

Centering estimate: left red border appears noticeably narrower than the right (~60% right / 40% left shift), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~60/40, T/B ~55/45, centering is off but not severely miscut. All four corners show visible rounding consistent with handling wear, no sharp points remain, placing them in the VG to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears reduced but not fully stripped; no obvious hard crease is confirmed from this single photo though the image resolution limits certainty on subtle creasing. Edges look reasonably clean without major nicks visible at this resolution. Seller's 'VG' self-assessment seems fair — the rounded corners and centering lean toward PSA 3-4 territory, with 4 (VG-EX) achievable if no hidden crease exists on the reverse.

Centering estimate: left red border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), placing L/R centering in the 70/30 range consistent with EX-MT or worse. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding — no sharp points remain — consistent with VG to VG-EX wear. Surface: gloss appears significantly diminished across the face with a dull, worn look; no obvious hard crease is confirmed from this single image but the seller's VG self-grade and the rounded corners suggest possible light creasing. Edges: appear intact without major chips or tears, though the red border on the right shows some wear. Overall condition reads VG (3) as the point estimate, with the range spanning GOOD (2) if a crease is confirmed on closer inspection up to VG-EX (4) if surface wear is lighter than it appears in this photo.

Centering estimate: left border notably wider than right (~60/40 L-R); top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not catastrophic. All four corners show visible rounding, consistent with heavy handling; at least two corners (top-right, bottom-right) appear meaningfully blunted. Surface shows clear gloss loss across the face with what appears to be scuffing or light wear in the image area. The red border shows edge wear and chipping typical of this issue but heavier than EX range. No crease is confirmed from this photo though the seller does not self-disclose one; if a crease is present on back or face it would hold the grade at 2-3. Overall condition aligns with VG (PSA 3) as the most likely grade, with VG-EX (4) possible if corners are better than they appear and no crease exists, and GOOD (2) possible if surface or hidden wear is worse.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55–60% left), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60–65% top) — roughly 60/40 L/R and 65/35 T/B, acceptable but not tight. The red border shows no visible chipping along the edges from this scan. Corners appear lightly rounded on at least two visible corners (bottom-left and bottom-right), consistent with an EX (5) grade; no razor sharpness evident but no severe rounding either. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some print grain/noise typical of this issue, but no creases are visible in the image. The scan quality is fair and corner detail is not crisp enough to distinguish a solid 5 from a 4 or 6 with confidence — a range of 4–6 reflects that honest uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left red border appears roughly 10–12% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~55/45 and T/B ~55/45, so centering is acceptable and not a major grade killer. Corners are the primary concern: at this resolution all four corners appear softly rounded with visible wear, particularly the bottom-right and top-right, suggesting at minimum EX (5) territory and possibly VG-EX (4) if corner rounding is more pronounced than the compressed image reveals. The red border shows no dramatic chipping but some light edge wear is suggested along the left and bottom edges. Surface gloss appears moderate with some loss consistent with handling; no creases are visible in this image, which aligns with the seller's EX claim. The glare in the upper-right quadrant obscures surface detail there, widening the range — a crease or print defect could be hiding. Overall, a raw EX (PSA 5) is the most likely outcome, with VG-EX (4) possible if corners are more rounded on inspection.

Centering estimate: left red border appears noticeably wider than right (~60% left / 40% right L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so, consistent with EX range. Corners show visible light rounding on all four tips, most apparent at bottom-left and bottom-right; no sharp points remain but no aggressive rounding either, placing this squarely in the EX-to-VG-EX corridor. Surface gloss appears moderate with some dulling visible, consistent with handling but no obvious creases or staining are detected in this scan. The image grain and slight shadow on the left edge limit confidence in corner and surface assessment; a true 6 (EX-MT) would require sharper corners than what appears here, so EX (5) is the most likely landing point with VG-EX (4) a real possibility if corners are worse than the scan reveals.

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 7-8. The red border shows no obvious chipping or fraying along the edges visible at this resolution. Corners appear reasonably sharp with perhaps very slight softening on the lower-left and lower-right, consistent with a 7 NM range; no corner is visibly rounded. Surface gloss looks intact with no creases detectable, though the scan angle and image compression limit confidence in fine surface assessment. Without corner macro shots and a back inspection, the range spans EX-MT to NM-MT; the point estimate of 7 NM reflects the slight corner softness suggested and typical wear patterns for ungraded 1977 Star Wars red-series cards.