1979 Topps Ozzie Smith #116

The dreaded 79 Topps centering issue which is ever present is just good enough on this Ozzie to keep me looking if I was wanting to buy. After looking closer the print issues along with the top left corner standing out keep this wizard to the B tier.

The central image is free of high-volume flaws, which sustains B Tier eye appeal. Stray print and an angled look to the bottom border relative to the team banner--a common issue that plagues the Ozzie Smith RC-- are assigned some weight.

Solid centering with just a little excess print

Centering and some printing defects catch my eye in this one.

The tilt and wear is noticeable but no flaw is "loud" enough to drop the eye appeal below the second badge tier.

Solid and nothing seriously eye appeal problematic; the centering and degree of bottom slant could be improved.

Centering is a little off with a slight tilt and a few print defects. But still a decent looking card.

Print registration holds up well, with only a touch of loss along the left edge and a light dusting of snow on the jersey. The card shows a slight tilt and is off-center, yet it still carries itself with poise. With 1979 Topps you accept that many team banners ride on a subtle bias, the Padres among the usual suspects, so no penalty there. Color is steady, focus is confident, and the overall image feels composed despite the alignment quirks. A strong, respectable B+ for this example.

If you look close you will see a centering opportunity and real close you will see a slant. But you will also see nice bright and clean card. Love it

The bottom slant that all of them have to some extent is a bit too pronounced here for me, eye appeal-wise. Side centering could also see improvement. Still delivers solidly.