Cards tracked
728
With a value
728
With recorded sales
727
Value range
$0–$76
Median value
$1
PSA 10 vs raw
~75.6×
Ripbin tracks 728 priced cards from 1981 Topps, with values from $0 to $76 — the top 10 cards account for 10% of the set's tracked value.
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission1981 Topps checklist, prices and values — all 728 cards in one place, led by Complete Set, Nolan Ryan, Rickey Henderson.
Browse the complete checklist below with current market values for every card. Click any card for its full grade ladder — PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC — and live eBay listings.
Most valuable 1981 Topps cards
Most actively traded 1981 Topps cards
Ranked by recorded sales volume.
| # | Card | Sales | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson#261 | 1,548 | $3.99 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan#240 | 1,516 | $5.00 |
| 3 | Kirk Gibson#315 | 1,117 | $2.88 |
| 4 | Harold Baines#347 | 926 | $2.15 |
| 5 | George Brett#700 | 589 | $3.37 |
| 6 | Pete Rose#180 | 565 | $2.00 |
| 7 | Mike Schmidt#540 | 549 | $1.97 |
| 8 | Ozzie Smith#254 | 534 | $2.00 |
| 9 | Expos Future Stars: Tim Raines / Roberto Ramos / Bobby Pate#479 | 493 | $1.75 |
| 10 | Robin Yount#515 | 461 | $1.95 |
Price distribution
Under $25727 (100%)
$25–$1001 (0%)
$100–$5000 (0%)
$500+0 (0%)
| Card | Ungraded | PSA 9 | PSA 10 | BGS 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Complete Set | $76.12 | — | — | — |
 Nolan Ryan#240 | $5.00 | $485.51 | $9,337.73 | $12,139.00 |
 Rickey Henderson#261 | $3.99 | $213.50 | $4,857.00 | $6,314.00 |
 Rick Langford#154 | $3.61 | $37.20 | — | — |
 George Brett#700 | $3.37 | $59.95 | $1,592.00 | $2,070.00 |
 Kirk Gibson#315 | $2.88 | $219.26 | $7,801.84 | $10,142.00 |
 Mike Flanagan#10 | $2.65 | $27.00 | $238.81 | $310.00 |
 Hit to Win Baseball Game Card | $2.50 | — | — | — |
 Johnny Bench#600 | $2.37 | $199.95 | $12,200.00 | $15,860.00 |
 Dodgers Future Stars: Jack Perconte / Mike Scioscia / Fernando Valenzuela#302 | $2.30 | $361.67 | $434.00 | $564.00 |
 1980 World Series#404 | $2.22 | $27.00 | $119.99 | $156.00 |
 Harold Baines#347 | $2.15 | $129.97 | $5,988.00 | $7,784.00 |
 Ozzie Smith#254 | $2.00 | $29.87 | $469.72 | $611.00 |
 Pete Rose#180 | $2.00 | $95.65 | $3,746.24 | $4,870.00 |
 Willie Stargell#380 | $1.99 | $42.11 | $545.40 | $709.00 |
 Andre Dawson#125 | $1.99 | $37.99 | $271.00 | $352.00 |
| Larry Christenson#346 | $1.99 | $9.99 | $55.00 | $72.00 |
| 1980 A.L. Championships#401 | $1.99 | $34.99 | $226.25 | $294.00 |
| Max Venable#484 | $1.99 | $7.99 | $26.99 | $35.00 |
 Mike Schmidt#540 | $1.97 | $55.00 | $619.00 | $1,628.07 |
 Robin Yount#515 | $1.95 | $34.99 | $369.99 | $481.00 |
 Rod Carew#100 | $1.94 | $31.79 | $747.22 | $971.00 |
 New York Yankees / Gene Michael#670 | $1.94 | $22.82 | $64.99 | $84.00 |
 1980 Stolen Base Leaders: Rickey Henderson / Ron LeFlore#4 | $1.94 | $32.10 | $319.19 | $415.00 |
| Luis Gomez#477 | $1.92 | $16.07 | $62.91 | $82.00 |
| Pirates Future Stars: Vance Law / Tony Pena / Pascual Perez#551 | $1.90 | $69.15 | $172.09 | $224.00 |
 Jeff Reardon#456 | $1.87 | $20.05 | $105.80 | $138.00 |
 Pete Rose#205 | $1.85 | $31.00 | $489.50 | $636.00 |
| Alan Ashby#696 | $1.85 | $13.99 | $161.50 | $210.00 |
 Paul Molitor#300 | $1.84 | $35.00 | $600.00 | $780.00 |
 Reggie Jackson#400 | $1.82 | $147.64 | $4,298.95 | $5,589.00 |
 Dave Kingman#450 | $1.79 | $17.99 | $104.66 | $136.00 |
| San Francisco Giants / Dave Bristol#686 | $1.79 | $23.20 | $113.50 | $148.00 |
| Bill Lee#633 | $1.78 | $21.44 | $203.79 | $265.00 |
 Steve Garvey#530 | $1.78 | $31.41 | $454.28 | $591.00 |
 Dale Murphy#504 | $1.77 | $95.00 | $1,667.12 | $2,167.00 |
| Chris Knapp#557 | $1.77 | $196.85 | $522.12 | $679.00 |
 Mike Scott#109 | $1.77 | $19.99 | $82.00 | $107.00 |
 Eric Soderholm#383 | $1.77 | $21.70 | $167.35 | $218.00 |
| Charlie Lea#293 | $1.77 | $14.99 | $30.49 | $40.00 |
| Dave Concepcion#375 | $1.76 | $30.00 | $109.72 | $143.00 |
 Buddy Bell#475 | $1.75 | $19.00 | $50.40 | $66.00 |
| Mike Hargrove#74 | $1.75 | $34.00 | $131.20 | $171.00 |
| Alvis Woods#703 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $30.00 | $39.00 |
| Dennis Lamp#331 | $1.75 | $16.00 | $37.23 | $48.00 |
| Jeff Newman#587 | $1.75 | $18.75 | $84.00 | $109.00 |
 Brian Doyle#159 | $1.75 | $41.11 | $130.91 | $170.00 |
| Warren Cromartie#345 | $1.75 | $14.07 | $94.00 | $122.00 |
 Los Angeles Dodgers / Tom Lasorda#679 | $1.75 | $26.00 | $63.00 | $82.00 |
| Darrell Evans#648 | $1.75 | $38.42 | $264.15 | $343.00 |
| Ed Glynn#93 | $1.75 | $8.00 | $36.24 | $47.00 |
| Ron Jackson#631 | $1.75 | $9.99 | $56.13 | $73.00 |
| Bruce Benedict#108 | $1.75 | $7.99 | $35.09 | $46.00 |
| Steve Henderson#619 | $1.75 | $31.88 | $249.99 | $325.00 |
 Expos Future Stars: Tim Raines / Roberto Ramos / Bobby Pate#479 | $1.75 | $73.59 | $1,260.00 | $1,638.00 |
| Bob Sykes#348 | $1.74 | $23.39 | $45.76 | $59.00 |
 Bob Walk#494 | $1.74 | $14.37 | $53.37 | $69.00 |
| John Tudor#14 | $1.74 | $65.65 | $416.00 | $541.00 |
 Dennis Eckersley#620 | $1.72 | $29.99 | $576.00 | $749.00 |
| Red Sox Future Stars: Bruce Hurst / Keith MacWhorter / Reid Nichols#689 | $1.72 | $17.95 | $56.00 | $73.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable card in 1981 Topps?
- The most valuable card in 1981 Topps is the Complete Set, worth around $76.12 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
- How many cards are in 1981 Topps?
- Ripbin tracks 728 1981 Topps cards, 728 of them with current values. Browse the full list above.
- How much are 1981 Topps cards worth?
- 1981 Topps cards range from $0 to $76, with a median value of $1. The top 10 cards hold about 10% of the set's tracked value.
- Is it worth grading 1981 Topps cards?
- Across 1981 Topps cards we track with both raw and PSA 10 prices, a PSA 10 sells for roughly 75.6× the ungraded price. Grading pristine copies can pay off — check each card's grade ladder before submitting.
Parallels & inserts in 1981 Topps
Future StarsPhillies Beat Royal in 6
Notable players in 1981 Topps
Complete SetNolan RyanRickey HendersonRick LangfordGeorge BrettKirk GibsonMike FlanaganHit to Win Baseball Game CardJohnny BenchDodgers Future Stars: Jack Perconte / Mike Scioscia / Fernando Valenzuela1980 World SeriesHarold BainesOzzie SmithPete RoseWillie StargellAndre DawsonLarry Christenson1980 A.L. ChampionshipsMax VenableMike SchmidtRobin YountRod CarewNew York Yankees / Gene Michael1980 Stolen Base Leaders: Rickey Henderson / Ron LeFlore
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