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Taking No Chances!
Topps Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back  ·  1980  ·  #183
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000060525
Subgrades
7 Centering
8.5 Corners
8.5 Edges
7 Surface
Centering85/15 or better on the front. 90/10 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.
EdgesEdges have almost no signs of fraying, chipping, and nicks. Under magnification, multiple flaws are visible, but not significant.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are present.
Card Notes
Topps Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back arrived in 1980 as the second series in what became one of the hobby's most beloved and enduring card releases. Released during peak Star Wars fever, these cards captured the imagination of a generation and remain foundational to vintage sci-fi collectibles. The set's photography and artwork brought the film's characters and pivotal moments directly to collectors, making it a defining release of early 1980s trading cards. Card 183 depicts a tense scene reflecting the film's central conflict and the strategic decisions characters faced throughout the narrative. The card's composition effectively conveys drama and stakes, making it a memorable entry in the set. Collectors appreciate this card for its storytelling quality and its role in completing the Empire Strikes Back set.
Market Value
$14.18 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 09, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$1.49
Grade 8-8.5
$14.18
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
Price data from PriceCharting
Population Insights
2 Total Pop
2 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 2
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #2 of 2 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
7 / 8.5 / 8.5 / 7
1 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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