1977 Topps Star Wars Stickers #26 The fantastic droid Threepio! — Raw

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 55/45 favoring top — acceptable but not tight. The film-strip black border shows no obvious chipping or edge fraying visible at this resolution. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least two corners (upper right and lower right are the most visible), consistent with EX range rather than NM. Surface shows some general wear and loss of original gloss across the image area — the sticker surface appears slightly dull/flat. There is handwriting or ink markings visible on the lower midsection of the card (on C-3PO's waist area), which is a significant surface defect that could push the grade down toward VG-EX or lower depending on PSA's assessment of the marking severity; this detail should be disclosed to any buyer.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so. Corners are difficult to assess through the sleeve glare but visible rounding is apparent on at least two corners, suggesting VG-EX to EX territory at best. Surface shows some wear and the image print quality appears slightly muted/aged, consistent with a well-handled vintage sticker card. The soft sleeve glare prevents confident assessment of creases, deeper scratches, or gloss loss, so the range is intentionally wide; the rounded corners visible through the sleeve push the estimate toward the lower end of the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering looks acceptable, likely within 65/35 range. The black filmstrip border on this sticker set makes precise centering measurement difficult from this scan. Corners appear to show some light rounding, particularly visible on the lower corners, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but there is some visible tonal dulling, consistent with age and light handling wear. No obvious creases are visible from this image, but the scan resolution is insufficient to confidently rule out light surface wear or edge chipping on the black border; the range is widened accordingly.

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 and not a major grade drag. Corners appear moderately clean from this distance but the photo resolution makes precise corner assessment difficult; no obvious blunting or rounding is visible but soft wear cannot be ruled out. The seller self-discloses a 'gum mark,' which if present on the front would constitute a surface defect capping the grade at EX-MT (6) or lower; gum marks on stickers are particularly problematic as they can cause lifting or staining. Surface gloss appears reasonable but the photo compression and sleeve glare obscure fine print defects or scratches. Given the self-disclosed gum mark and the limitations of a single front-only photo, the range is conservatively set at 5–7 with a point estimate of 6 (EX-MT), pending back inspection and corner closeups.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably tight and does not appear to be a significant grade limiter. Corners appear mostly sharp at this resolution but there is some suggestion of very light wear on at least one or two corners, consistent with an EX-MT to NM range. The dark blue film-strip border shows no obvious chipping visible in this photo, which is a positive sign for a 1977 Star Wars sticker. Surface gloss appears present and intact with no obvious creases or staining visible; however, a faint mark or two on the image area cannot be fully ruled out from a single seller photo. Back condition, true corner sharpness, and any subtle surface wear cannot be confirmed, so the range is widened accordingly — seller's 'high grade' claim is plausible but 'Mint' appears optimistic.

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 reasonable for this set. Corners show some visible rounding/wear, most evident at the upper-left and lower corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. The sticker surface appears to have moderate gloss remaining with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though the COMC watermark obscures the lower-center surface detail. Edges appear intact without significant chipping of the black film-strip border. The single-front photo and watermark obstruction prevent confident assessment of back condition, deeper surface wear, or fine corner detail, widening the range accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears notably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), so centering is passable but bottom-heavy. The card shows visible soiling/toning on the top edge and upper corners, with the upper-left corner appearing to have some rounding or wear; the image quality limits precise corner assessment. Surface shows what appears to be light handling wear and possible minor gloss loss; no obvious hard crease is visible but the scan compression makes it difficult to rule out light surface creases. The filmstrip black border edges show some chipping or wear consistent with typical vintage Star Wars sticker handling. Without a clean high-resolution photo and back examination, the range is wide — a cleaner surface could push toward 5-6, while confirmed corner rounding or hidden creases would pull it to 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonable and not a primary grade limiter. The black filmstrip border shows some chipping/wear consistent with this set's tendency to show edge and border wear; the border integrity looks intact but with minor visible wear. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding — not sharp enough for NM territory but not severely rounded either, suggesting EX to EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears partially present with some loss visible, no obvious creases detected from this scan, though the CoMC watermark and scan resolution obscure fine surface details. Grade estimate lands around PSA 5 (EX), with the range widened due to inability to closely inspect corners and back condition.