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

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approximately 55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably larger than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — acceptable for the set but not tight enough for 8+. Corner inspection is limited at this resolution; the visible corners appear to have very light wear with no obvious rounding or creasing, suggesting at least NM condition. The red film-strip border shows no obvious chipping or significant wear. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond normal period printing characteristics. Back is not visible, and corner close-ups are unavailable, so the range is widened accordingly; if corners are sharper than they appear, an 8 is reachable, but any hidden rounding or edge wear would push toward a 6.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right by a modest but noticeable margin (~60/40 L/R); top border appears slightly tighter than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. The card shows visible surface toning/yellowing, particularly in the white areas around the sticker image, consistent with age or storage issues. Corner inspection at this resolution suggests at least light-to-moderate rounding on two or more corners, most notably the lower-left corner which appears soft. Edges show minor wear consistent with handling. No obvious hard creases are visible from the front, but the overall surface gloss appears reduced and the card stock looks slightly tired; back not visible so hidden flaws (sticker peel, creasing) cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 60/40 favoring top — off-center but not severely so, consistent with typical 1977 Topps Star Wars production variance. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, most visible on the lower-left and upper-right, suggesting handling wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears reasonably clean with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though the image does not allow full confirmation of the back or edges. Gloss appears partially intact but slightly dulled; no major staining or print defects noted, though a small amount of border toning/yellowing may be present along the white inner border area.

Centering: left/right borders appear roughly 45%/55% (acceptable), top/bottom roughly 40%/60% — slight top-heavy lean but within usable range, no miscut evident. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (lower-left and lower-right appear softened), consistent with EX to VG-EX range. The red sticker border shows some light wear and possible minor chipping typical of this set but no dramatic color loss. Surface appears to retain partial gloss with no obvious creases or staining visible, though image resolution limits confident crease detection; back is unseen. Overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) candidate with range extending down to VG-EX (4) if corner rounding is more pronounced than visible, or up to EX-MT (6) if surface is cleaner than the scan suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably tight and not a major grade detractor. Corners appear lightly worn with what looks like very slight softening at two or three corners visible at this resolution, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. The red border shows no obvious chipping or heavy wear. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases or major staining, though the photo angle and slight camera tilt limit a definitive read on surface condition. Back condition is unknown; sticker cards from this set can have adhesive issues on the reverse that PSA factors in, which could push the grade toward the lower end of this range.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 or 65/35, top/bottom appears roughly 55/45 — centering is slightly off but not severely so, no miscut detected. Corners show visible rounding consistent with moderate handling wear, ruling out NM or better grades. The red border shows some chipping/wear along edges which is typical for this set but still grades as a negative indicator. Surface appears to have lost some gloss and there may be minor toning or light soiling, but no obvious creases are visible from this photo; the COMC watermark obscures the lower-center surface making a full surface assessment impossible. Overall condition suggests EX to VG-EX range, with the rounded corners being the primary grade limiter.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 60/40 favoring top — centering is noticeably off but not extreme enough to flag as OC. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower left and lower right appear softened), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. The red filmstrip border shows some light wear and the card surface appears to have some gloss loss and slight toning typical of the era. The CoMC watermark obscures the lower sticker area making it impossible to fully assess surface condition there; no creases are clearly visible but cannot be ruled out. Overall condition most consistent with a PSA 4 VG-EX, with range extending to 3 if hidden creases exist or 5 if corners are better than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border ~15%, right border ~20%, top border ~12%, bottom border ~18% — approximately 57/43 L/R and 60/40 T/B, which is quite good for this series. The red film-strip border appears intact with no visible chipping or fraying. Corners look reasonably sharp from this distance — no obvious rounding on the visible corners, though the lower-right corner is partially obscured by glare/sleeve. Surface appears clean with decent gloss and no visible creases or staining; the image itself is sharp and well-centered. Without a corner macro shot or back view, a range of 6–8 is appropriate; the overall presentation supports NM (7) as the most likely grade, with the caveat that sticker surface issues or back defects not visible here could pull it lower.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. The red borders show some chipping/wear consistent with this set's known fragility, particularly visible along the left and bottom edges. Corners appear to have mild-to-moderate rounding, consistent with a 5 EX range — no sharp points visible but not heavily blunted either. Surface shows some light scuffing or gloss loss in the image area, and the watermark/COMC stamp obscures the lower-center portion making full surface assessment impossible. No creases are clearly visible from this scan, but the scan resolution and watermark prevent definitive confirmation; a crease hiding under the watermark zone cannot be ruled out, which is why the floor sits at 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approximately 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable, no OC concern. Corners appear lightly worn with minor softening visible at all four corners, most notably the bottom-right, suggesting light use consistent with EX-MT to NM range. The red border shows no obvious chipping or significant wear, and the surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no visible creases or staining from this angle. The card stand obscures the bottom edge and lower corners somewhat, preventing a definitive corner assessment; back condition is unknown, and sticker cards of this era often have reverse issues (peeling, residue) that can significantly impact grade — that uncertainty widens the range downward.