1977 Topps Star Wars #254 Darth Vader (David Prowse)

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 2 | $10.03 – $14.50 | $26.00 2026-09-20 | 4.5 |
| TAG ? | 0 | — | — | — |
| SGC 5 | 1 | $60.05 | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 6 | 1 | $125.00 | — | — |
| CGC 7 | 1 | $60.00 | $53.00 2026-09-07 | — |
| PSA 7 | 2 | $279.99 – $999.00 | $86.94 2026-08-17 | — |
| KSA 7 | 0 | — | $25.23 2026-09-13 | — |
| PSA 8 | 0 | — | $280.00 2026-09-17 | — |
| PSA 9 | 0 | — | — | — |
Confirmed sales — all grades
| Date | Grade | Price | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | Raw | $26.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-17 | PSA 8 | $280.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-16 | Raw | $2.25 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-13 | KSA 7 | $25.23 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-09 | Raw | $10.50 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-07 | CGC 7 | $53.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-31 | Raw | $6.50 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-30 | CGC 7 | $93.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-23 | Raw | $3.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-23 | Raw | $1.75 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-19 | Raw | $1.11 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-17 | PSA 7 | $86.94 | HIGH |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), so centering is off but not severely so. Corners: at this resolution and angle all four corners show some degree of rounding/wear — upper right and lower left appear softest, consistent with a grade-5 or low-6 card; no razor-sharp corners visible. Surface: mild gloss loss evident across the card face, no obvious crease lines detected but the angled photo and moderate image quality make a light surface crease impossible to rule out. Edges: appear reasonably clean with no major chips or tears visible; the green border shows minor wear consistent with light handling. Overall condition reads EX (5) as the point estimate, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are better than they appear and VG-EX (4) if a hidden crease or heavier corner rounding is revealed on closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R acceptable), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B), so centering is moderate but not egregious. The seller's title includes 'READ' suggesting undisclosed flaws. Corner and edge wear is self-disclosed in the listing banner and is visible — corners appear rounded rather than sharp, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. The green border shows some chipping/wear along edges consistent with light-to-moderate handling. Surface gloss appears partially intact but reduced; no creases are definitively visible from this photo, though the watermark obscures the center. The combination of rounded corners, edge wear, and seller-flagged condition points to a VG-EX (4) most likely, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and VG (3) if a hidden crease exists.
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