2026 Summer Premier
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Jul 26, 2026 10:30PM EDT
Lot 148
1981 Topps Baseball Complete Set of (726) w/ Traded (132)
Sold for
$156
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $25 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $2,500,000 | $150,000 |
This lot presents a complete 1981 Topps Baseball set of 726 cards plus the companion 132-card Traded set, giving collectors the full checklist from one of the most star-studded issues of the early 1980s. Highlights include Fernando Valenzuela's rookie card capturing the historic "Fernandomania" rookie season, along with key cards of Rickey Henderson, Robin Yount, George Brett, Nolan Ryan, Rollie Fingers, Pete Rose (including his record-breaking At-Bats subset card), Reggie Jackson, Steve Carlton, Willie Stargell, Carl Yastrzemski, Rod Carew, Kirk Gibson, and Johnny Bench's home run milestone card for catchers. The 1981 design's bold color borders and clean typography have made this a consistently popular set among collectors who grew up during the era. The Traded series adds further value with notable variations and updated team cards for players who changed clubs, a subset that has grown in popularity as a stand-alone collecting niche in recent years. Cards throughout show typical condition for the period, generally in the EX to NM range, with sharp corners and color that has aged well compared to some other early-80s issues. Acquiring both the base and Traded sets together in one lot eliminates the hassle of separately sourcing the shorter-printed Traded series, making this an efficient and comprehensive addition for any vintage or modern-adjacent set collector's shelf.
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