Sam Perkins card values & price guide
21 cards · 17 sets · 1986–1996
How much are Sam Perkins cards worth? We track 21 Sam Perkins basketball cards across 17 sets, with values ranging from $1.74 for common issues up to $21.50 for the top card. Every card below links to a full price page with grade-by-grade values and live eBay listings.
The most valuable Sam Perkins card we track is the 1996 Topps Chrome Sam Perkins #29, currently around $21.50 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
Sam Perkins card prices
Sam Perkins card market
Sam Perkins cards in our catalog span 1986 to 1996 — earlier issues generally carry the collector premium, while recent releases trade closer to pack-fresh prices.
Prices below are ungraded market values; click through to any card to compare PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC graded prices and find live eBay listings.
Sam Perkins rookie card
Searching for the Sam Perkins rookie card? The earliest Sam Perkins cards in our catalog are from 1986, led by the 1986 Fleer Sam Perkins #86 at around $8.36 ungraded. Rookie and early-year cards are typically a player's most collected issues, and graded copies carry the largest premiums.
Where to start collecting Sam Perkins
There's a Sam Perkins card for every budget: 2 cards under $10.00 — ideal entry points and 1 in the $10.00–$100.00 range. Newer collectors typically begin with affordable base versions; the premium tier is dominated by graded early-year cards and short-printed parallels.
Sam Perkins cards by year
| Year | Cards | Top card | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 1996 Topps Chrome #29 | $21.50 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1986 Fleer #86 | $8.36 |
Sets featuring Sam Perkins
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable Sam Perkins card?
- The 1996 Topps Chrome Sam Perkins #29 is the most valuable Sam Perkins card we track, at around $21.50 ungraded.
- What is the Sam Perkins rookie card worth?
- Sam Perkins's earliest cards in our catalog are from 1986; the top one — the 1986 Fleer Sam Perkins #86 — is worth around $8.36 ungraded, with graded copies selling for more. Check the price table for every early-year card.
- How many Sam Perkins cards are there?
- Ripbin tracks 21 Sam Perkins cards across 17 sets. New cards are added as sets release.
- What is the cheapest Sam Perkins card?
- Sam Perkins cards start around $1.74 for common base issues — an affordable way to start a collection before moving up to graded or early-year cards.
- How do I sell my Sam Perkins cards?
- Compare your card against the price table above, check its live eBay listings for the current market, and scan it with Ripbin to track it in your locker and receive bids from other collectors.
- Are Sam Perkins cards a good investment?
- Card values move with player performance and hobby demand, condition and grading population. Use the price table to compare values, and check each card's live listings before buying or selling.