Direct answer
What is the 1981 Topps Rickey Henderson #261 worth?
The 1981 Topps Rickey Henderson #261 is a modern baseball card. Last recorded sales: newest sale Sep 18, 2026. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the recorded sample, graded copies were recorded selling for $6 to $216. PSA 8 examples are the most actively traded grade, with a recorded median around $43 (2 sales). This is a market snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
- Source
- Last recorded eBay sales
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 18, 2026
- Evidence
- Medium confidence
- Methodology
- Source and methodology
Last recorded sales · medians by grade
$15 to $43
6 verified eBay sales · newest sale Sep 18, 2026 · PSA 8 median ~$43 · Medium confidence
Last recorded sales
6
historical sample
Grades observed
4
grades
Confidence
Medium
Newest recorded sale
Sep 18, 2026
from sold data
Figures come from eBay sold listings, grouped by grade. How we compile comps.
Shop This Card
Search on eBaySearch on COMCBrowse on Fanatics CollectSearch on GoldinSearch on Heritage AuctionsSearch on Beckett MarketplaceBrowse on Sportlots
Marketplace links open external searches; inventory, grade, and price are not verified by SluggerData. We may earn a commission from qualifying eBay purchases, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure.
Graded / raw
Listed now on eBay
Search current eBay listingsLast recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales · grouped by grade · newest sale Sep 18, 2026
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Recorded history
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 18, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9Low confidence | 1 | $216 | one sale |
| PSA 8Medium confidence | 2 | $43 | $35 to $50 |
| PSA 7Medium confidence | 2 | $15 | $13 to $16 |
| PSA 2.5Low confidence | 1 | $6 | one sale |
Last recorded sales · graded
Recorded eBay sales · newest sale Sep 18, 2026.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | PSA 7 | $16 |
| 2026-09-18 | PSA 8 | $50 |
| 2026-09-18 | PSA 2.5 | $6 |
| 2026-09-18 | PSA 7 | $13 |
| 2026-09-17 | PSA 8 | $35 |
| 2026-09-17 | PSA 9 | $216 |
1981 Topps Rickey Henderson #261 value FAQ
What is the 1981 Topps Rickey Henderson #261 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the recorded sample, graded copies were recorded selling for $6 to $216. Last recorded sales: newest sale Sep 18, 2026.
What grade sells most often for the 1981 Topps Rickey Henderson #261?+
PSA 8 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recorded median around $43.
Is the 1981 Topps Rickey Henderson #261 worth grading?+
Compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading is easier to justify when the expected graded value comfortably clears those costs.
