Walter Payton
1981 Topps · #202 · 1981
Walter Payton prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $3.36 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $15.75 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $30.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $105.13 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $147.32 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $1,337.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $1,739.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $803.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $803.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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The 1981 Topps Walter Payton #202 is a Football card released in 1981. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $3.36, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $3.36, a PSA 9 around $105.13, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $1,337.50, a pristine BGS 10 around $1 and739.00. That's roughly a 398× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
Compare every grade in the price table above and tap through to active eBay listings. Add Walter Payton to your Ripbin locker to watch its value over time.
About this card's market
Cards from this era were printed in enormous quantities during the hobby's boom years, so raw copies are plentiful — but strict grading separates the true gems from the masses, and top grades remain hard to pull off.
The football hobby centers on rookies and stars, with flagship sets drawing the most graded submissions.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $3.36 and top grades reaching $1,337.50, 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.
Smart buying guide
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 Walter Payton #202 worth?
- An ungraded Walter Payton #202 is worth approximately $3.36, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $1,337.50. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Walter Payton worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Walter Payton from 1981 Topps is valued around $1,337.50.
- Is the Walter Payton #202 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $3.36 and top grades near $1,337.50, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Walter Payton #202 card?
- Walter Payton 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 Walter Payton #202?
- 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.