1977 Topps Star Wars #183 David Prowse as Darth Vader

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 12 | $2.00 – $54.00 | $29.95 2026-09-22 | 4.8 |
| TAG ? | 0 | — | — | — |
| SGC 6 | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 6 | 1 | $185.00 | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 8 (PD) | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 8 | 0 | — | $456.45 2026-09-09 | — |
| PSA 9 | 4 | $2,699.00 – $4,300.00 | — | — |
Confirmed sales — all grades
| Date | Grade | Price | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Raw | $29.95 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-16 | Raw | $54.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-14 | Raw | $6.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-09 | Raw | $6.50 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-09 | PSA 8 | $456.45 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-08 | PSA 8 | $482.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-31 | Raw | $0.99 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-22 | Raw | $6.99 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-20 | Raw | $3.25 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-20 | Raw | $2.25 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-20 | Raw | $2.25 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-19 | PSA 8 | $256.81 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-16 | Raw | $25.25 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-16 | Raw | $0.99 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-10 | Raw | $10.00 | HIGH |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. The yellow border shows visible chipping/wear along the left and top edges consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars border fragility. Corners: upper-left shows the most rounding/wear; upper-right and lower corners appear slightly better but still show some rounding — consistent with light to moderate handling. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no obvious creases are detected from this angle but the card has a slight curve/bow that may indicate handling stress. The photo is reasonably sharp but no macro corner shots are available, so corner and edge condition carry meaningful uncertainty; a hidden crease or more severe corner wear could push this toward a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners: all four corners show visible wear and rounding under normal inspection; no corner appears sharp, consistent with a handled vintage card, placing this in the EX to VG-EX range. Surface: yellow border shows some light chipping/wear typical of this series; gloss appears partially intact but dulled in areas. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major tears or creases visible, though a full assessment is limited without back inspection or corner macro shots — grade range reflects this uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border looks narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering appears acceptable but not tight. The hard plastic case and glare prevent reliable corner and surface assessment; corners appear to have some rounding but no catastrophic damage is visible. The yellow border shows no obvious severe chipping or major edge wear at this resolution, but yellowing/toning cannot be ruled out. The plastic case glare obscures potential surface creases, print defects, or gloss loss, widening the range considerably — a hands-on examination is essential before submission.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a vintage Star Wars card but not tight. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softening; no sharp points are evident even at this resolution, suggesting moderate wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges: yellow border shows minor chipping/wear typical of this series but no catastrophic loss visible. Surface: photo gloss appears moderate with some scuffs or light surface wear visible on the image area; no creases are clearly detected but the angle and image resolution prevent ruling them out. The card presents as a solid EX (5) candidate, with 4 possible if corner rounding is worse than it appears and 6 possible if corners are crisper than the photo suggests.
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