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Have A Nice Dave
Topps Garbage Pail Kids Sticker Card  ·  1987  ·  #278a
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000052695
Subgrades
7.5 Centering
8.5 Corners
9 Edges
9 Surface
Centering80/20 or better on the front. 85/15 or better on the back.
CornersClean and sharp corners with almost no visible wear. Tiny imperfections such as minuscule nicks & softening are present under magnification.
EdgesNear-perfect edges with no visible imperfections under normal inspection. Only the slightest signs of wear may be visible under magnification.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
Garbage Pail Kids dominated the mid-1980s as the irreverent answer to sanctioned collectibles. Topps created a phenomenon that horrified parents while captivating kids, blending crude humor with surprisingly imaginative artwork. The 1987 stickers represent the series at peak popularity, when GPK trading culture was at its cultural zenith. These cards remain beloved for their satirical spirit and artistic variety that challenged what trading cards could be. "Have A Nice Dave" exemplifies GPK's dark wordplay and visual wit. The series thrived on these punchy, grotesque reimaginings that appealed to collectors' taste for the absurd and macabre. Sticker variants like this one carry special appeal among enthusiasts seeking the full range of GPK releases from this golden era.
Market Value
$10.49 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 08, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$1.97
Grade 8-8.5
$10.49
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
7.5 / 8.5 / 9 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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