Darth Vader #271 Price Guide
Star Wars · 1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Darth Vader #271 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back) is currently worth $2.59 raw (near mint) (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 | $2.59 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $50.16 |
| 7 | $19.05 |
Last updated 2026-08-16 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Darth Vader #271 sells for $50.16 against $2.59 raw: a $47.57 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Darth Vader #271 — frequently asked
How much is Darth Vader #271 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back) worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, Darth Vader #271 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $2.59, a Grade 8 sells for about $50.16. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
Is Darth Vader #271 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Darth Vader #271 sells for $50.16 against $2.59 raw: a $47.57 spread, 19× the ungraded price. 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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