Harry Potter, Star Wars Cards Face Off at Auction
Heritage Auctions is pitting a signed 2004 Harry Potter card against a 1977 Star Wars card in its Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Collecting
Heritage Auctions is hosting a bidding contest between a 2004 ArtBox Harry Potter card bearing Daniel Radcliffe's signature and a 1977 Topps Star Wars card. At the time of writing, the Harry Potter card had a bid of $4,100 and the Star Wars card had a bid of $3,500, with more than a week left before bidding closes.
Why it matters
Both franchises continue to draw collector interest amid ongoing pop culture presence and upcoming releases. The auction offers a direct comparison of two collectible properties that remain in demand.
Live bids stood at $4,100 for the Harry Potter card and $3,500 for the Star Wars card, with the 1977 Star Wars card graded PSA Gem Mint 10. Bidding remains open for more than a week, so final prices are not yet set.
The players
Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions is a major auction house that hosts specialized sales, including its Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase.
The details
The Harry Potter card is a 2004 ArtBox Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Update Edition Autographs card graded PSA Mint 9/Auto 9. The Star Wars card is a 1977 Topps #2 'See-Threepio and Artoo-Detoo' card that has been kept in immaculate condition for almost 50 years.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Article published with the auction ongoing and more than a week left in bidding.
December 2026: A new Harry Potter series premieres on HBO Max.
December 25, 2026: Harry Potter series premiere date.
Summer 2027: Starfighter is scheduled for cinema release.
Culture Shift
The auction reflects a broader pattern in which graded vintage trading cards are priced as collectibles tied to long-running franchises. Professional grading by PSA has helped standardize how condition drives value in this market.
Collectors can follow the live auction on Heritage Auctions' site and place bids before the closing date. The result shows what buyers are currently willing to pay for graded franchise cards.
The takeaway
Condition and grading strongly influence the value of vintage collectibles, and franchise cards can stay in demand through new releases. Collectors weighing similar purchases should check professional grades and recent auction results.
What happens next
Bidding in Heritage Auctions' Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase remains open for more than a week, with final results to follow when the auction closes.
Further reading
Explore more stories in the Collecting section for context on how trading cards and memorabilia are valued.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Comicbook.
