1977 Topps Star Wars #42 Stormtroopers attack!
Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 7 | $2.00 – $5.99 | — | 5.0 |
| TAG ? | 1 | $3.95 | — | — |
| CGC 4 | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 1 | $39.99 | $38.00 2026-08-06 | — |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $137.12 | — | — |
| SGC 8.5 | 1 | $192.00 | — | — |
Confirmed sales — all grades
| Date | Grade | Price | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | PSA 7 | $38.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-05 | PSA 7 | $29.99 | HIGH |
Index grading notes
Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T-B), so centering is passable but not tight. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear along the left and bottom edges, which is characteristic of this set but still grade-impacting. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding — at least two corners (bottom-left and top-left) show softening visible at this resolution, pushing the card away from EX-MT territory. Surface shows some print wear/spotting on the photo image itself, with notable fading/discoloration in the lower-left quadrant of the photo. The card stand obscures the bottom edge fully, and no back is visible; these limitations widen the range. Seller's 'NRMT' claim appears optimistic given the visible border chipping and corner wear.
Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 - the horizontal off-centering is the primary concern. Blue borders on this series are notorious chippers; the left and bottom blue borders show visible edge wear and what appears to be minor chipping/fraying under the sleeve. Corners are soft and slightly rounded, consistent with an EX (5) to VG-EX (4) range rather than anything sharper. Surface gloss appears moderate with some loss visible in the image scan/photo, and there is minor print grain typical of this issue but no obvious creases are visible from this single front-only shot. The sleeve obscures corner and edge detail, widening the range; a back inspection would be needed to confirm no creases or staining.