Weekly report · September 15 – September 21, 2026
The Empire Strikes Back VHS Sells for $4,000, Leading the Market
This iconic tape commands the highest price in the week’s sales.
Market read
During the week of September 15 – September 21, 2026, The Empire Strikes Back (VHS 1984) CBS/FOX Video, graded CGC 9.8-A++, sold for $4,000, making it the top sale of the week by a significant margin. This standout price is reflective of a vibrant market, with total sales reaching $18,548 across 57 transactions.
The average price of tapes this week was $325, while the median price was considerably lower at $160. The week saw an increase in activity, with sales count up by 26.7% and total value growing by 58.7% compared to the previous week. Notably, CGC graded tapes dominated the sales, with 49 out of 57 sales attributed to this grading service.
- Total sales for the week reached $18,548.
- Average price of tapes sold was $325.
- Sales of CGC graded tapes accounted for the majority.
Top 10 sales
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1
The Empire Strikes Back (VHS 1984) CBS/FOX Video CGC Graded (9.8-A++) MINTY!!!!
$4,000
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2
RoboCop VHS Tape Orion Watermark Sealed New CGC 9.8 A++ Graded
$1,807
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3
Wallace & Gromit VHS The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 2006 Dreamwork’s - CGC 9.6 A+
$800
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4
The Empire Strikes Back (VHS 1984) CBS/FOX Video CGC Graded (9.8-A) MINTY!!!!
$750
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5
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie VHS 2005 Sealed New - CGC Graded 9.4 A+ Slip
$650
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6
The Empire Strikes Back (VHS 1984) CBS/FOX Video CGC Graded (9.6-A++) MINTY
$600
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7
Hunter x Hunter VHS Tape Super Anime Video Sealed New CGC 9.9 A+
$500
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8
Goodfellas VHS 💎 1st Print H18 UPC 💎 IGS Graded Sealed
$500
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9
Star Wars (VHS, 1984) CBS/FOX Video, CGC Graded (9.4-A+) Holy Grail!
$450
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10
Star Wars - Return of the Jedi (VHS-1986) CBS/FOX CGC Graded (9.6-A+)
$425
By grader
| Grader | Sales | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 49 | $356 | $4,000 |
| IGS | 8 | $135 | $500 |
By grade
| Grade | Sales | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 20 | $462 | $4,000 |
| CGC 9.4 | 12 | $226 | $375 |
| CGC 9.6 | 4 | $384 | $800 |
| CGC 9 | 4 | $219 | $325 |
| CGC 9.2 | 4 | $118 | $200 |
| CGC 9.8 | 3 | $689 | $1,807 |
| IGS | 2 | $300 | $500 |
| IGS 7.5 | 2 | $92 | $108 |
| IGS 6.5 | 2 | $72 | $73 |
| CGC 9.9 | 1 | $500 | $500 |
| IGS 8.5 | 1 | $90 | $90 |
| IGS 9 | 1 | $66 | $66 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | $60 | $60 |
By price band
| Price Band | Sales | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100–$250 | 23 | $150 | $245 |
| $250–$500 | 13 | $345 | $450 |
| $0–$100 | 13 | $77 | $100 |
| $500–$1,000 | 6 | $633 | $800 |
| $2,500–$5,000 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| $1,000–$2,500 | 1 | $1,807 | $1,807 |
How these numbers are built: every sale is a settled eBay result collected automatically. Auction and fixed-price sales use the final price. Best Offers are included only when the accepted price could be verified against sold comps — otherwise the sale is left out rather than counted at its asking price. Relists of the same tape are counted once.