1977 Wonder Bread Star Wars #12 Stormtroopers — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~65/35, T/B ~55/45, so left-heavy but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (top-left and bottom-left most apparent), consistent with heavy handling. The black border shows wear and scuffing along the left edge and top-left corner, with visible surface soil or foxing darkening the black field — this is characteristic Wonder Bread black-border wear that penalizes heavily. Surface gloss is largely absent, and there appears to be a light crease or surface wrinkle in the upper image area. The COMC watermark obscures the lower center, preventing full surface assessment. Overall condition points to VG (3) with the possibility of slipping to GOOD (2) if the suspected crease is confirmed, or rising to VG-EX (4) if surface wear is lighter than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom — centering is off-center left-right and will cost a grade. The black borders show some light wear/chipping along the right edge, consistent with typical Wonder Bread stock handling. Corners appear to show mild-to-moderate rounding — no sharp points visible, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases detected from this scan, though the CoMC watermark and image compression limit confident assessment of fine surface defects. Given the off-centering, corner rounding, and edge wear on a known fragile black-bordered issue, EX (5) is the most likely grade, with VG-EX (4) possible if corners are worse than they appear.

Centering: left/right borders appear roughly 70/30 favoring left, and top/bottom roughly 65/35 favoring top — meaningful but not catastrophic off-centering. The upper-left corner shows a visible crease or fold damage consistent with the seller's 'low grade' disclosure; the lower-left corner also appears rounded or bent. The black border along the left edge shows chipping and wear consistent with heavy handling. Surface gloss appears largely intact in the center image area but the lower-left corner bend and visible crease push this firmly into VG (3) territory, with the possibility of sliding to GOOD (2) if the corner damage is a hard crease rather than a fold, or recovering to VG-EX (4) if the corner damage is less severe than it appears at this resolution. Back condition is unknown and could affect the final grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border (approximately 60/40 L/R); top border slightly wider than bottom at roughly 55/45 T/B — centering is acceptable but not tight. The black borders on Wonder Bread cards show any edge wear acutely; the right and bottom edges appear to show some lightening/fraying consistent with light handling wear. Corner sharpness is difficult to assess at this resolution but at least two corners (top-left, bottom-right) appear to show early rounding rather than razor-sharp points. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible, but the image compression prevents confident surface assessment. The photo does not provide corner closeups, so the range is intentionally widened; a closer inspection could push this into EX-MT (6) territory or reveal wear dropping it to VG-EX (4).

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 (slightly left-heavy) and top/bottom roughly 55/45 — acceptable for Wonder Bread but not tight. The black border on the right edge adjacent to the vertical logo strip appears slightly narrower than the left, consistent with mild off-centering. Corner inspection at photo resolution shows the card has been handled — at least two corners (bottom-left, top-left) show visible rounding rather than sharp points, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. The surface appears to have moderate gloss remaining with no obvious creases visible, though the image compression makes it difficult to rule out light surface wear or print defects definitively. No staining or writing evident; the black border, which would show chipping prominently, appears intact but the photo resolution limits fine corner and edge assessment — range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom appears approximately 65/35 favoring top — off but not severely miscut. The black border on the left edge looks slightly wider than the right, where the vertical logo strip begins; this is typical Wonder Bread construction and not a pure centering penalty. Corners are difficult to assess precisely due to the COMC watermark obscuring the lower-center and the overall image resolution, but the upper-left and upper-right corners appear to show some rounding or soft wear consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible, but the photo compression and watermark prevent a confident read on print defects or edge wear. Wonder Bread cards are notoriously fragile with their black borders showing chipping easily; the borders here appear intact but cannot be confirmed cleanly — range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 (noticeably right-heavy with the vertical logo strip eating into the right margin), top/bottom roughly 60/40 — not catastrophic but clearly off. The surface shows visible wear: there is a distinct crease or fold line running diagonally across the upper-right quadrant of the card (visible as a whitish stress line across the black border area and into the image), which alone caps this well below EX. Corner sharpness is difficult to assess precisely at this angle, but the lower-left corner appears softened/rounded and the upper corners show some blunting. Gloss loss and surface scuffing are apparent across the image area. The crease is the dominant defect and pushes this into VG-EX (4) territory at best, with VG (3) possible if the crease is deeper than it appears; a grade above 5 is unlikely given the confirmed fold.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears tighter than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) - centering is not a major concern. However, the card shows visible surface wrinkling/texture across the entire face, most notably in the upper-left quadrant, which is characteristic of Wonder Bread set cards that were packaged with bread and absorbed moisture - this is a known issue with this set and likely constitutes surface creasing or paper stress rather than handling wear alone. Corners cannot be cleanly assessed due to blur and glare, but the upper-right corner appears soft. The seller's NM-MT claim appears optimistic given the visible surface distress; the wrinkling/texture pattern alone would likely cap this at EX or below in PSA's eyes. Range widened due to photo blur preventing definitive corner and edge evaluation.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 (left border noticeably wider), top/bottom approximately 60/40 — off-center but not catastrophically so. The black border shows visible chipping and wear along the top edge and upper corners, with the top-left corner appearing blunted/rounded and the top-right corner showing fraying. Surface exhibits significant scuffing and wear lines across the upper half of the card (visible as lighter streaks), consistent with storage wear or handling; gloss is substantially diminished in those areas. The bottom banner and lower portion appear in comparatively better condition. No obvious hard crease is visible from this angle, but surface disturbance is extensive enough to suppress the grade into the VG range; cannot rule out a soft crease hidden by the angle. A Wonder Bread black border is unforgiving — every surface flaw reads clearly.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 3-4mm, right border (occupied by the vertical Star Wars logo band) is proportionally wider by design — this is a set-standard layout element, not a centering defect; top border is narrow at ~2-3mm, bottom border at ~3-4mm, so centering reads approximately 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, acceptable for the grade range. Corners show mild-to-moderate rounding visible on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right most apparent), consistent with handling wear. Surface shows light scratching or scuffing lines across the image area — visible near the center stormtrooper — which knocks gloss and likely caps the grade below NM territory. Edges appear reasonably intact with no dramatic fraying, but the card has a slight crinkle along the lower-left quadrant that may be a soft, non-score crease; the back is unseen and could reveal additional wear. Overall condition consistent with EX (5), with the possibility of VG-EX (4) if the surface wear or soft crease proves more significant on closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, and top/bottom approximately 60/40 — off but not severely so for this issue. The black borders along the top and left appear noticeably wider than the right and bottom, which is a centering ding but not a miscut. Corners: the visible corners (especially top-left and bottom-left) show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with handling wear, capping this around EX territory. Surface: the photo image area shows some print grain typical of Wonder Bread stock, and there is visible wear/scuffing on the black border particularly at the top edge and lower-left corner area, with slight gloss loss. No creases are visible from this angle, but the card's age and border wear suggest it has seen some handling; the back is unseen and Wonder Bread cards were often found with back damage from the bread bag. A grade of 5 EX is the most likely outcome, with 6 EX-MT possible if corners are sharper than they appear and 4 VG-EX if the back reveals additional wear.

Centering: left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 55/45 — centering is acceptable but not tight. The four corners show visible rounding and wear, particularly the upper-left and lower-left corners which appear notably soft. The black border along the left and top edges shows chipping and wear consistent with heavy handling. Surface shows significant scuffing and what appears to be print or handling wear across the dark background areas. The card does not appear to have a hard crease but the overall wear profile — rounded corners, border chipping, surface abrasion — puts this solidly in the VG (3) range, with the lower bound at 2 if surface damage is heavier than the photo reveals and upper bound at 4 if some of the apparent corner wear is photographic artifact.

Centering: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — left-to-right shift is the primary centering concern. The black borders on Wonder Bread cards are unforgiving and any chipping or wear reads immediately; the right black border looks slightly narrower but intact with no obvious chipping visible at this resolution. Corners cannot be examined in close-up but the two visible front corners (top-left, bottom-left) appear to show mild rounding consistent with light handling — no sharp points evident, suggesting EX range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects, though the scan does not reveal fine scratches. Given the left-heavy centering and softened corners without confirmed creasing, EX (5) is the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners prove sharper under magnification and VG-EX (4) if corner rounding is more pronounced than visible here.

Centering: left black border appears approximately 3-4mm, right border (logo strip) approximately 5-6mm, giving roughly 60/40 L/R; top border roughly 3mm, bottom banner sits tight giving perhaps 55/45 T/B — centering is mildly off but not severe. Corners: at this resolution all four corners appear somewhat rounded, particularly the bottom-left and top-left, suggesting light-to-moderate wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface: the CoMC watermark obscures the center of the card face making a definitive surface assessment impossible; no obvious creases are visible, gloss appears moderate. Edges: the black borders show no dramatic chipping but some minor wear is visible on the left edge; overall the card presents in the EX (5) range with uncertainty spanning VG-EX (4) to EX-MT (6) due to the watermark obstruction and single-photo limitation.