1977 Wonder Bread Star Wars #5 Darth Vader — Raw

Centering: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 60/40 — off-center but not severely so for this issue. The upper-left corner shows a visible ding/bend and the lower-left corner appears slightly rounded; upper-right and lower-right corners look somewhat better but still show mild wear. There is a noticeable crease or fold line visible on the left edge mid-card, and the card body shows some surface softness and wear consistent with age. Gloss appears partially intact in the center but diminished toward edges. The combination of corner wear, the apparent left-edge crease, and off-centering most plausibly lands this in VG-EX (4) territory, with EX (5) possible if the left-edge mark is a shadow artifact rather than a true crease, and VG (3) possible if the crease is confirmed on inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering itself is not the primary concern here. The card displays severe surface damage including multiple heavy creases running diagonally across the upper portion of the card face and additional creases visible in the lower left quadrant. Corner wear is significant with visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle. There is notable gloss loss and general surface wear consistent with heavy play. The card is placed in a top-loader for protection but the damage is clearly pre-existing and extensive; this is a GOOD to POOR-grade specimen. The Wonder Bread issue is inherently a lower-grade set due to distribution method (inserted in bread bags), so heavy wear is common, but the multiple heavy creases here push this toward the 1-2 range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approximately 60/40 L/R), top and bottom borders look close to 55/45 T/B — within NM-MT tolerances. The black border is inherently unforgiving and shows no obvious chipping or whitening at the edges from this photo. Corners appear reasonably sharp but a full corner assessment is difficult at this resolution — no obvious rounding visible but micro-wear cannot be ruled out on all four tips. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases, staining, or print defects; the photo image itself is clean and sharp. The Wonder Bread stock is thinner than Topps and prone to edge wear that can hide in a single photo, so the range is widened accordingly — a corner close-up could push this toward 8 or drop it toward 6.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably larger than bottom (~65/35 T/B) — acceptable for this food issue set but bottom border is tight. Corners appear to show some rounding, particularly visible at bottom-left and bottom-right, suggesting at least light wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. The black border shows no obvious heavy chipping visible at this resolution, but the COMC watermark obscures surface detail significantly, preventing confident surface/gloss assessment. Wonder Bread cards are notoriously poorly cut and handled as food premiums, so corner and surface wear are expected; without a clean unobstructed scan, the range must be kept wide at 3–6 with a point estimate of 4 (VG-EX).

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~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 wear consistent with a VG-EX to EX range: corners appear lightly to moderately rounded rather than sharp, which is most visible at the lower-left and upper-left corners. Surface shows some gloss loss and what may be light handling marks or scuffing, though the blur in the photo prevents confident assessment. No obvious creases are visible but cannot be ruled out given image quality; Wonder Bread cards were typically inserted in bread bags and frequently show soft creases and surface wear. The range is widened due to photo blur obscuring corner sharpness and surface detail.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right border (~60-65% right-heavy), top border appears slightly larger than bottom, roughly estimating L/R at 65/35 and T/B at 55/45 — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The lower-left and lower-right corners show visible rounding or blunting visible even at this resolution, suggesting moderate wear consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. The surface photo shows some gloss loss though it is difficult to distinguish from sleeve glare. No obvious creases are visible from this angle, but the image angle and sleeve prevent a confident assessment of the surface and edges. Wonder Bread cards are notoriously difficult to grade due to their distribution method (packaged with bread), which commonly causes soft corners and surface wear; this example appears typical of a well-preserved but circulated specimen, landing most likely around PSA 4.

Centering estimate: left border is notably narrow vs. right (the Star Wars text panel occupies the right side by design, so left/right is design-asymmetric — the photo image itself appears pushed slightly left within the frame); top border appears slightly thinner than bottom, roughly 60/40 T/B — centering is acceptable for the set. Corners show some rounding/softness at the visible upper-left and lower-left, consistent with light handling wear; right corners are obscured by the vertical banner but appear comparable. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible, though Wonder Bread cards are notorious for soft surfaces and subtle wear from their bread-package origins. Back is not visible, and Wonder Bread cards frequently show moisture or fold damage on the reverse that can drop grades significantly — the range is widened accordingly to reflect that uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (image bleeds close to left black frame), top border slightly tighter than bottom — rough ratio approximately L/R 60/40 and T/B 55/45, which is borderline but not catastrophic. The black outer border on the left side appears quite thin, raising a possible miscut concern on the left edge that warrants close physical inspection. Corners are difficult to assess at full card scale but show apparent rounding or soft wear at least on the visible lower corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible from this scan, but the Wonder Bread set is notorious for being issued in bread packages causing soft corners and surface wear. Back condition and true corner sharpness cannot be confirmed from this single front image, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B — centering is poor but not miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the photo, consistent with heavy handling. The black border along the left edge shows significant chipping/wear and the card surface exhibits overall gloss loss with what appears to be general surface wear or light soiling across the image area. The right edge shows some roughness consistent with Wonder Bread food-issue cuts which were notoriously rough, but the wear appears genuine rather than just manufacturing artifact; combined corner rounding and gloss loss push this into the VG-3 range, though a light crease obscured by the watermark cannot be ruled out, keeping the floor at 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right by a notable margin (~70/30 L/R favoring right); top/bottom appears roughly 55/45 - horizontal centering is the primary concern. Corners show visible rounding, particularly the top-left and bottom-left corners which display soft, worn edges consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows what appears to be a diagonal scratch or crease line running across the lower-left quadrant of the photo image area, and the black border shows scuffing and surface wear. The Wonder Bread food-issue cards are known to be notoriously fragile and prone to surface wear and corner rounding; the visible damage here is consistent with a PSA 3 (VG) grade, with the range widened to 2-4 due to the watermark obscuring full surface assessment and inability to see the card back.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 65/35 favoring top — acceptable but not tight. The black border on the right side reads noticeably thinner than the left, and the top border is slightly wider than bottom; centering is off but not severely so. Corners appear to show light rounding on at least the visible lower corners, suggesting moderate wear consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in the photo, though the COMC watermark partially obscures the lower center surface. Wonder Bread food issue cards are notoriously difficult to find in high grade due to their distribution method (inserted in bread loaves), so even light corner wear is typical; the card presents in the EX-MT range but without corner closeups and a back scan, a full grade confirmation is impossible.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably tighter than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is below ideal but not severely OC. Corners appear rounded or softened at the upper-left and lower-left from what is visible, suggesting moderate wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. The card surface shows some color/tonal fading typical of Wonder Bread food-issue cards which were distributed with bread loaves and subject to handling; gloss appears reduced but not absent. The COMC watermark and compressed scan resolution prevent confident corner and edge assessment — a full in-hand inspection would be needed to resolve whether there are creases, staining, or more severe corner rounding that could push this below a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border narrower than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade. Corners appear reasonably intact with only minor softening visible at the lower corners; no sharp blunting or heavy rounding evident, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. The black border shows no obvious chipping or heavy edge wear from this angle, though the Wonder Bread food-issue stock is notoriously soft and prone to surface wear. Surface gloss appears moderate with some visible texture loss typical of this food-issue set; no creases are visible but the COMC watermark and image resolution prevent a definitive surface call. Back condition unknown, which is a meaningful source of uncertainty — Wonder Bread cards frequently show toning or staining on reverse.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly equal to right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is not a primary concern here. Corners show clear rounding and wear on all four corners, most visibly at the lower-left and upper-left; no corner is sharp. Surface shows significant black border chipping/wear along all four edges, with noticeable scuffing and dirt accumulation particularly in the lower-left quadrant and upper areas. Gloss appears heavily diminished across much of the card. No visible creases are confirmed from this photo, but the overall surface wear and corner degradation firmly place this in the VG to VG-EX range; absence of a confirmed crease prevents a drop to 2, but the heavy edge/corner wear and surface loss make a 3 the most defensible grade. The COMC watermark partially obscures center-lower surface assessment.