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1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics
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1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics

4.8(699 ratings)

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$40.00at HOMAGEChecked Nov 11

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $40.00 at HOMAGE on Nov 11.
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the 1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics

A 1981 Topps Larry Bird card from his second NBA season, part of the base set that collectors call one of the key Bird issues. It is a vintage single, not a reprint, so condition drives everything: centering, corners and print quality vary widely from card to card. Compared with Bird's 1980 Topps rookie, it is far more attainable and a common entry point for Celtics and 1980s basketball collectors. Buyers value it as a display piece and a set-build target rather than a modern investment card.

Best forCeltics and Larry Bird fansCollectors building the 1981 Topps setVintage basketball card beginnersGift for a 1980s NBA fan
Pros
  • Key early-career Bird card from his second season
  • Much easier to find than his 1980 rookie
  • Classic 1980s Topps design with a clean portrait
  • Strong demand keeps it liquid among vintage buyers
  • Grades well enough to display or hold raw
Cons
  • Condition varies sharply; centering is often off
  • Vintage stock can show corner wear and print defects
  • Raw copies carry grading risk and cost
  • Not as scarce or sought after as the rookie card

1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics prices at every store

  • HOMAGENew

    In stockReturn policy

    $40.00Checked Nov 11
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  • Fanatics CollectPre-owned

    In stock

    $101.00+ $5.00 shippingChecked Nov 11
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $105.94Free shippingChecked Nov 11
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1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics price history

Lowest price we've seen: $105.94 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

  • 4.8 / 5699 ratings

Collectors rate the 1981 Topps Bird highly as an early-career card and a set cornerstone. Most praise its look and place in basketball history; complaints center on condition and centering on raw copies.

What people mention
  • ConditionMixedBuyers say raw copies vary a lot, with corner wear and off-centering common.
  • CenteringCriticisedCollectors note the card is frequently off-center left to right.
  • DesignPraisedOwners like the classic 1980s Topps look and the Bird portrait.
  • Value vs rookiePraisedCollectors see it as a far more attainable early Bird than the 1980 rookie.
  • GradingMixedSome say grading pays off for clean copies; others call the cost and risk hard to justify.

About the 1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics

It is a tri-blend tee made with Legendary Comfort®.

Type
T-shirt
Fabric
Tri-blend, Legendary Comfort®
Team
Boston Celtics
Theme
1981 Topps Basketball
Brand
Topps

Questions and answers

Is this a reprint?
The 1981 Topps Bird is an original vintage card from the base set. Reprints and counterfeits exist, so check the card's stock, print quality and seller history before buying.
How does it compare with Bird's 1980 Topps rookie?
The 1980 rookie is his true rookie card and far scarcer. The 1981 card is a second-year issue that costs much less and is easier to find in decent shape.
Should I buy it graded or raw?
Graded copies remove the guesswork on condition and protect the card. Raw copies are cheaper but carry centering and wear risk you have to judge yourself.
What should I check on a raw copy?
Look at centering on the front, corner sharpness, edge whitening and surface print defects. Ask for clear front and back scans before buying.
Is it a good investment?
It has steady demand from Celtics and vintage basketball collectors, but it is not a scarce card. Treat it as a collection piece first.
Where is the 1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics cheapest?
At HOMAGE, for $40.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the 1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 699 ratings.
Where can I buy the 1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird Celtics?
3 stores we checked sell it, including HOMAGE, Amazon, Fanatics Collect.

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