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Luke Skywalker card

Luke Skywalker

#1 - Rebel Alliance

1977 Topps Star Wars Series 1 (1977)

Base

Unnumbered Card

Print run unknown

0
copies documented so far
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Model A: Deterministic

Print RunUnnumbered
Verified Sightings0
Publicly RemainingN/A

Model B: Bayesian

Model B requires a numbered parallel to calculate Bayesian estimates.

Confidence Score

Low (0/100)
Coverage: 0 | Sources: 0 | Maturity: 0

Market Sales Data

$272.59
Avg Sale Price
$6.49 - $895.95
Price Range
5
Recent Sales
TitlePriceDateLink
(2) 1977 TOPPS STAR WARS SERIES 1 BLUE “RESCUED BY BEN KENOBI” #22 Base Set$6.493/15/2026View
1977 Topps Star Wars Series 1 Blue Luke Skywalker Mark Hamill Base Card #57$8.003/15/2026View
1977 Topps, Star Wars #1 Luke Skywalker RC, PSA 6 EX-MT, Series 1 Blue Border$425.003/15/2026View
1977 Topps, Star Wars #1 Luke Skywalker RC, PSA 7 NM, Series 1 Blue Border$895.953/15/2026View
Topps 1977 Star Wars Series 1 Blue Luke Skywalker Horrified Trading Card #26$27.503/15/2026View
Grading Service Comparison
PSA
BGS
PSA: 1,603 (83.4%)
BGS: 318 (16.6%)
Market Preference:PSA Dominant

PSA is the dominant grading choice for this card. Consider PSA for better liquidity.

Grade Equivalency Guide:

  • BGS 10 Black Label ≈ Ultra-rare (no PSA equivalent)
  • BGS 9.5 Gem Mint ≈ PSA 10 Gem Mint
  • BGS 9 Mint ≈ PSA 9 Mint
  • BGS provides subgrades (Centering, Corners, Edges, Surface)

PSA Population Report

Demo Data
1,603
Total Graded
288
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)
769
PSA 9 (Mint)
18.0%
PSA 10 Rate

Grade Distribution

PSA 10
288
18.0%
PSA 9
769
48.0%
PSA 8.5
128
8.0%
PSA 8
192
12.0%
PSA 7
160
10.0%
PSA 6 & Below
-62
-3.9%

Estimated Graded Values

PSA 10
$175
PSA 9
$90
PSA 8
$60
PSA 7
$50
PSA 6
$40
Auth
$25

* Estimated values based on recent sales data. Actual prices may vary.

View on PSA Registry

BGS Population Report

Demo Data
318
Total Graded
2
BGS 10 (Black Label)
102
BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint)
32.1%
BGS 9.5+ Rate

Grade Distribution

BGS 10(Black Label)
2
0.6%
BGS 10(Pristine)
11
3.5%
BGS 9.5(Gem Mint)
102
32.1%
BGS 9(Mint)
116
36.5%
BGS 8.5(NM-MT+)
49
15.4%
BGS 8(NM-MT)
33
10.4%
BGS 7.5-
5
1.6%

Estimated Graded Values

BGS 10BL
$960
$720-$1440
BGS 10
$480
$360-$600
BGS 9.5
$240
$180-$300
BGS 9
$144
$120-$180
BGS 8.5
$108
$84-$132
BGS 8
$84
$60-$108

* BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint) is often considered equivalent to PSA 10 in market value. Black Label commands significant premiums.

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SGC Population Report

Demo Data
397
Total Graded
55
SGC 10 (Pristine)
96
SGC 9.5 (Mint+)
14%
SGC 10 Rate

Grade Distribution

SGC 10
55(13.9%)
SGC 9.5
96(24.2%)
SGC 9
153(38.5%)
SGC 8.5
50(12.6%)
SGC 8
40(10.1%)
SGC 7-
3(0.8%)
View on SGC Registry

SGC Estimated Graded Values

SGC 10 (Pristine)
$266
$209 - $333
SGC 9.5 (Mint+)
$171
$133 - $209
SGC 9 (Mint)
$133
$105 - $162
SGC 8.5 (NM-MT+)
$105
$86 - $124
SGC 8 (NM-MT)
$86
$67 - $105
SGC 7 (NM)
$67
$48 - $86

* SGC's tuxedo holder is popular with vintage collectors. Values based on recent market data.

Crossover Grade Estimator
BGS 9.5
PSA
Crossover Recommendation:Recommended
Success Rate98% (same grade or better)

Predicted Outcomes

PSA 10(Gem Mint)
70%
Upgrade
PSA 9(Mint)
28%
Same Grade
PSA 8(NM-MT)
2%
Downgrade
70%
Upgrade Rate
28%
Same Grade
2%
Downgrade Rate

Value Analysis

$334
Expected Value
$95 - $409
Value Range
+$136
Potential Gain
-$177
Potential Loss

BGS 9.5s have a 70% chance of achieving PSA 10, which often commands higher prices in the market. This is one of the most favorable crossover scenarios.

Based on 12,000 historical crossover submissions. Actual results may vary based on card condition and grading standards.
Grading Cost Calculator
$55
Total Cost
$416
Expected Value
+$88
Expected Profit
+27%
Expected ROI
Recommendation:Recommended

Cost Breakdown

$22
Grading Fee
$15
Shipping To
$13
Shipping Back
$5
Insurance

Predicted Outcomes

PSA 10
5%
$954
+$626
PSA 9
35%
$491
+$163
PSA 8
35%
$354
+$26
PSA 7
18%
$300
$-28
PSA 6
7%
$259
$-69
Break-even grade: PSA 10 or better

Positive expected ROI of 27%. Grading is likely to add value, especially if the card achieves a 10 or better.

Estimates based on historical data and market averages. Actual results may vary. Grading fees and turnaround times subject to change.

Verified Sightings

No verified sightings yet

Community Sentiment

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