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

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophic for this set. Corners show visible rounding on all four, consistent with a VG (3) grade; no corners appear sharp. The red border shows chipping and wear along edges, particularly visible along the left and bottom edges, consistent with handling wear. Surface appears to have gloss loss and what may be light surface scuffing in the photo area, though the image angle and quality make it difficult to confirm creases definitively; seller does not self-disclose a crease. Overall condition is consistent with PSA 3 VG, with the range spanning 2–4 depending on whether any hidden creases or staining exist on the reverse.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 60/40 favoring top — notable but not catastrophic off-center for the set. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right are most visible), consistent with VG-range wear. The red border shows edge chipping/wear typical of this set but visible enough to confirm surface handling. Gloss loss is apparent across the card face. No creases are definitively visible from this photo, but the seller's VG self-assessment and the visible corner rounding and border wear support a PSA 3 VG estimate, with a slim possibility of 4 VG-EX if corners are better than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 80/20 or worse (noticeably shifted left), top/bottom appears roughly 70/30 — centering is a meaningful concern here. Corners appear rounded with visible wear, consistent with VG to VG-EX range; no corner is sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss loss visible even through the sleeve, and the photo area looks slightly dull. No obvious hard creases are visible in the image area, though the sleeve glare makes it difficult to rule out light surface creasing on the white border areas. The seller's own 'VG' call seems reasonable; a PSA 3-4 range aligns with the rounded corners, off-center condition, and surface wear visible, with the sleeve preventing confident separation between those two grades.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 60/40 — off but not severely miscut. The red borders show visible chipping and wear consistent with this series. Corners appear noticeably rounded at all four tips, most evident at bottom-left and bottom-right, consistent with a VG (3) grade. Surface gloss appears reduced with some light scuffing or wear visible in the photo, and the card shows general handling wear throughout. No obvious hard creases are detectable from this single front-only photo, but the seller's VG self-assessment aligns with the visual evidence; a light crease on the back could not be ruled out, which is why the range extends down to 3. The photo angle and resolution prevent definitive corner and edge assessment, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) — not severe but off-center; roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, within EX-MT range on its own. The red borders show no obvious chipping visible at this resolution, which is the key vintage tell for this set. Corners appear to have light rounding — not razor sharp but not heavily blunted — consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling wear but no creases are visible. The seller's 'EX' self-description aligns with the photo evidence; without a high-resolution corner closeup or back view, range is widened to account for hidden wear.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 60/40 favoring top — moderate off-center condition consistent with this series. The red border shows visible chipping or wear along the left and bottom edges, which is a known vulnerability for this set. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right are most visible), consistent with EX range rather than EX-MT. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling marks but no creases are clearly visible from this single scan, which supports staying in the 5 range; however, the scan quality and angle obscure fine surface detail and corner tips on the upper portion of the card, widening the range downward to 4 if wear is worse than visible.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. The red borders show visible chipping/wear along the edges, particularly notable on the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars border fragility. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding — no sharp points are visible at this resolution, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling; no creases are clearly visible from this front-only photo, supporting at least a grade-5 floor. The photo resolution limits confident corner and edge assessment, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60-65% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio roughly 60/40 and T/B roughly 55/45, borderline but not severe OC. The red borders show some visible chipping/wear consistent with this set, most notably on the lower-left and upper-left corners which appear to have light rounding. The upper-right corner looks comparatively sharper. Surface gloss appears moderate with some loss visible, consistent with EX range. No creases are visible from this scan, and edges appear reasonably clean without major fraying. The photo resolution limits confident corner assessment; the left-side shadow obscures that edge slightly, widening the range — a true EX (5) feels most likely but EX-MT (6) is possible if corners hold up under closer inspection, while VG-EX (4) is the floor if corner wear is more pronounced than visible here.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 65/35 favoring top — within NM-MT range on one axis but slightly off on the other. The red borders show no obvious chipping visible at this resolution, which is a positive sign for this set. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance but the sleeve glare and slight angle make it impossible to assess micro-wear on corner tips with confidence. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases or staining visible; however the protective sleeve introduces reflection artifacts that could be masking minor surface issues. The photo is not ideal for precision grading — range widened accordingly to account for hidden corner and edge detail.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), both within NM-MT range but the bottom border is visibly tighter than top. Corners appear reasonably sharp with possible very light wear on one or two corners, consistent with a 7-8 grade range; no obvious blunting or rounding is clearly visible but the photo resolution limits definitive corner assessment. The red border shows no obvious chipping or significant wear along the edges. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases or major print defects, though minor print snow typical of the set may be present. The back is not visible, and the inability to closely inspect all four corners introduces uncertainty, widening the range from EX-MT to NM-MT.