1977 Topps Star Wars Stickers #7 Lord Darth Vader — Raw

Centering: the red die-cut border appears roughly even on left and right (~55/45 L/R), with the top border slightly wider than the bottom (~60/40 T/B) — within NM-MT range for centering. Corners: all four corners of the sticker appear relatively sharp with minimal blunting visible; no obvious rounding, though the die-cut nature makes precise corner assessment difficult at this photo distance. Surface and gloss: the artwork shows good reflectivity and gloss with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible; the red border shows no significant chipping. Edges: the die-cut edge looks clean without major roughness or tears, though fine edge wear cannot be fully ruled out from a single mid-distance photo — closer corner shots would be needed to confirm an 8 ceiling.

Centering on the sticker itself appears roughly centered within the card backing, but the card stock shows significant overall wear and soiling across the surface — the dark background reveals heavy scuffing, dirt accumulation, and loss of gloss throughout. Corners on the card stock appear rounded and worn, consistent with a VG or lower grade. The sticker portion shows surface wear and likely peeling/bubbling stress given the age and overall condition of the card. No obvious hard creases are visible from this angle, but surface degradation is extensive enough to push this toward the 2–3 range; the absence of a confirmed crease keeps the ceiling at 4.

Centering: the orange die-cut border appears slightly wider on the right side than the left (approx 60/40 L/R) and slightly wider on the bottom than top (approx 55/45 T/B) — within acceptable range for this set. The die-cut edge follows the helmet outline and appears cleanly cut with no obvious miscut issues. Corners are difficult to assess precisely on a die-cut sticker, but the visible card corners (bottom-left and bottom-right of the rectangular base) show only light wear with no obvious rounding. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases or staining; the image is sharp and print quality looks solid. Without corner close-ups or a back view, the range is widened — this sticker presents as EX-MT to NM on first inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. The orange die-cut sticker border shows some minor edge wear and slight chipping consistent with handling. Corners on the visible sticker die-cut appear lightly rounded rather than sharp, suggesting moderate wear — consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases or staining visible, though the image resolution limits a definitive crease assessment. Back is not visible, and corner sharpness cannot be fully confirmed at this resolution, so the range is widened to account for possible hidden wear.

Centering: left border approximately 10-12%, right border 10-12%, top border ~8%, bottom border ~14% — left/right ratio is near 50/50, top/bottom skews roughly 60/40 favoring top, which is acceptable for the set. The orange die-cut border shows no obvious miscut or adjacent card bleed. Corners: at photo resolution all four corners appear slightly rounded with light wear, consistent with a card that has seen handling — no sharp points visible, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface: a few scattered fine scratches/print specks are visible on the dark background area; gloss appears muted but present, no obvious creases detected. The top-loader prevents full corner inspection and the single front-only photo hides the back condition entirely, which widens the range; a back crease or heavier surface wear could pull this toward a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) — borderline but not severely off-center. The sticker itself sits on a card backing; the sticker's die-cut red border shows some uneven edge wear on the lower-left and right sides. Corners on the underlying card appear rounded, particularly the lower corners visible through the case, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows light gloss loss and what appears to be minor dirt or handling marks near the lower card edges; no obvious crease is visible from this angle but the photo does not allow definitive confirmation. The plastic case obscures corner sharpness detail, widening the range — a closer raw inspection could push this up to a 5 or down to a 3 depending on corner and surface condition confirmed in hand.