Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 Price Guide
Star Wars · Star Wars 1977 Topps
Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 (Star Wars 1977 Topps) is currently worth $5.21 raw (near mint) and $3,050 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 16, 2026). Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| Ungraded | $5.21 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,050 | $1,830 | $3,965 | $1,830 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $396 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $360 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $41.70 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $22.99 |
Last updated 2026-08-16 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 sells for $3,050 against $5.21 raw: a $3,045 spread, 585× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($360) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 — frequently asked
How much is Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 (Star Wars 1977 Topps) worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 (Star Wars 1977 Topps): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $5.21, a PSA 10 sells for about $3,050, a PSA 9 for about $360. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 (Star Wars 1977 Topps) sells for about $3,050, compared with $5.21 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin #181 sells for $3,050 against $5.21 raw: a $3,045 spread, 585× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($360) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Star Wars card prices come from?
Prices are the PriceCharting price guide, refreshed weekly. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
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