LeBron James
2020 Panini Contenders · #81 · 2021
LeBron James prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $247.29 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $68.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $69.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $90.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission2021 2020 Panini Contenders LeBron James #81 value & prices
LeBron James #81 from 2021 2020 Panini Contenders is a card collectors search for regularly. Current market value sits near $247.29 for an ungraded copy.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $247.29, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $69.00 and a pristine BGS 10 around $90.00.
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.
Market context
As a recent release, this card's market is still finding its level — prices move with the player's performance, grading population growth, and overall hobby demand.
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?
When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.
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.
If you own this card, scan it with Ripbin to add it to your locker — you'll see its value tracked over time, and other collectors can discover it and send bids.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 2021 2020 Panini Contenders LeBron James #81 worth?
- An ungraded LeBron James #81 is worth approximately $247.29, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $69.00. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 LeBron James worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) LeBron James from 2020 Panini Contenders is valued around $69.00.
- Is the LeBron James #81 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($247.29) and graded ($69.00) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the LeBron James #81 card?
- LeBron James 2020 Panini Contenders 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 LeBron James #81?
- 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.