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

Centering on the outer orange border: left ~40%, right ~60% horizontally; top ~45%, bottom ~55% vertically — mild off-center but within EX-MT range for this notoriously wandering issue. Die-cut edges appear clean with no visible chipping or nicks along the sticker outline. Corners on the rectangular card stock look lightly worn with possible minor rounding at the lower-left and lower-right, consistent with EX to EX-MT. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible; however, the seller's title of 'EX-EXMINT' aligns with this assessment, though corner and edge detail at the die-cut perimeter cannot be fully confirmed at this resolution. Back condition is unknown and could affect final grade.

Centering: the orange die-cut sticker sits within the card stock with roughly even margins left/right (~50/50) and slightly tighter top border versus bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering reads solid NM-MT territory and is not a limiting factor. Corners on the sticker die-cut itself appear reasonably sharp with only light rounding visible at the upper-left and lower-right; no obvious blunting but a single eBay photo prevents close corner inspection. Surface gloss appears good with no visible creases or staining, and the artwork is clean and vivid. The primary uncertainty is corner condition and any reverse-side issues (adhesive, paper loss, wrinkling) that are undetectable from this photo — stickers are routinely downgraded for back condition, so the range is widened accordingly; point estimate of 6 (EX-MT) reflects the apparent light corner wear and the sticker-format risk premium.

Centering on the card stock itself appears roughly 65/35 left-to-right and 60/40 top-to-bottom, which is acceptable for stickers, but the sticker image within the die-cut border skews noticeably to the right. Top-left corner shows clear paper/foil loss or peeling — a significant surface defect visible even at this resolution. The bottom-right corner appears soft and slightly rounded. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light scratching or scuffing across the face of the sticker, particularly in the upper field and around Vader's helmet. The top-left area of the card backing shows notable damage/paper loss that alone would suppress the grade; overall condition suggests a PSA 3 (VG) as the most likely outcome, with the surface and corner damage pulling it away from VG-EX territory.

Centering: the sticker image sits reasonably within the card stock — left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 and top/bottom roughly 60/40, acceptable for the issue. However, a visible diagonal crease runs across the upper-left quadrant of the card face, confirmed by the light catch in the photo; this alone caps the grade firmly below EX (5). Corners appear rounded on at least two visible corners (upper-left most apparent), consistent with handling wear. Surface shows general gloss loss and some light scuffing consistent with a VG-range card. The back cannot be assessed, and sticker cards of this era often have adhesive or peel damage on reverse that can push grades lower; the range is widened downward to account for that unknown.

Centering (die-cut sticker borders): left orange border appears approximately 4mm, right approximately 5mm — roughly 55/45 L/R; top border approximately 5mm, bottom (to caption bar) approximately 4mm — roughly 55/45 T/B; centering is quite good for this notoriously wandering issue. The orange die-cut border shows no visible chipping or fraying along the edges at this resolution, which is a positive sign. Corners on the die-cut perimeter appear reasonably sharp with no obvious rounding or blunting visible, though the rounded die-cut shape makes precise corner assessment difficult. Surface gloss appears present and intact with no obvious creases or print defects visible, though sleeve glare obscures fine surface detail in the upper region. The photo does not permit confident back inspection or close corner examination, so the range is widened accordingly; a PSA 7 NM feels most likely given the apparent condition, with 8 possible if corners hold up under closer scrutiny.

Centering: the orange die-cut border appears reasonably centered left/right (roughly 50/50) but the top edge shows noticeably more card body cropped, suggesting modest top-heavy centering — estimating approximately 60/40 top-to-bottom, within acceptable range for the issue. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range; the upper-right corner appears the most worn with a slight dog-ear or crush evident. Surface: there is visible surface scuffing and scratch marks across the dark helmet area, along with what appears to be gloss loss on the upper portion of the card; no obvious hard crease is confirmed from this photo but the image resolution limits certainty. Edges: the card edges show general wear and slight roughness consistent with age and handling; the overall presentation reads VG (3) most likely, with VG-EX (4) possible if surface damage is shallower than it appears and a low end of Good (2) if hidden creasing exists on unshown areas.