1977 Topps Star Wars Stickers #38 R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border marginally larger than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonable and does not significantly penalize the grade. Corners appear to have light rounding visible at the lower corners particularly, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; upper corners look sharper but the COMC watermark obscures precise assessment. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible, though the watermark and image resolution prevent confident surface assessment. The red border shows no obvious chipping or major wear, but fine corner and edge detail is partially obscured by the overlay, warranting a widened range.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R); top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), which is acceptable for the sticker series. Corners show mild-to-moderate rounding consistent with handling — no sharp points visible at any corner, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface shows some light soiling or wear across the image area and modest gloss loss, consistent with age and handling. No creases are visible in this scan, but the image resolution limits confidence in detecting fine surface creases; the overall presentation suggests a solid EX (5) with VG-EX (4) as a realistic floor if corners are softer than they appear.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx. 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear roughly 55/45 — horizontal off-centering is the primary concern. Corners appear to have mild rounding, consistent with light-to-moderate handling wear, though the single photo angle makes precise corner assessment difficult. Surface shows noticeable age toning and print fading across the image, which is common for this issue but will factor into grade; no creases or staining are visible from this photo. The red filmstrip border appears intact without significant chipping, but the overall surface wear and off-centering together suggest an EX range, with the upper end capped pending a back inspection and closer corner examination.