Larry Bird
1981 Topps · #E101 · 1981
Larry Bird prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $15.47 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $33.02 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $60.64 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $236.43 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $368.75 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $13,300.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $17,290.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $7,980.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $7,980.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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The 1981 Topps Larry Bird #E101 is a Basketball card released in 1981. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $15.47, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $15.47, a PSA 9 around $236.43, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $13,300.00, a pristine BGS 10 around $17 and290.00. That's roughly a 860× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
Use the grade table above to compare values across PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC, and the eBay links to find live listings. Scan your copy with Ripbin to track it in your locker.
About this card's market
The junk-wax era means supply is high, but that cuts both ways: raw copies are affordable entry points, while flawless graded examples stand out precisely because so many copies exist in lesser condition.
Basketball cards have been one of the hobby's strongest categories, with rookie cards and flagship sets like Prizm leading demand.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $15.47 and top grades reaching $13,300.00, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.
PSA remains the most liquid grading label in the hobby, while BGS (with its Black Label 10) and modern entrants CGC and SGC have growing followings — the table above shows how each label prices for this card.
How to buy this card
The fastest way to gauge the real market for this card is to scan the live eBay listings above: look at the spread between auction and Buy-It-Now prices, and check sold history before paying top dollar.
Selling? List smart: photograph corners and surface clearly, state the condition honestly, and price against the grade table above. Or scan it into your Ripbin locker and let bids come to you.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1981 Topps Larry Bird #E101 worth?
- An ungraded Larry Bird #E101 is worth approximately $15.47, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $13,300.00. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Larry Bird worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Larry Bird from 1981 Topps is valued around $13,300.00.
- Is the Larry Bird #E101 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $15.47 and top grades near $13,300.00, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Larry Bird #E101 card?
- Larry Bird 1981 Topps cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Larry Bird #E101?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.