What is the starting resale price for an ungraded Cedric Maxwell #5?

An ungraded Cedric Maxwell #5 from the 1981 Topps Basketball set starts at $2.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?

A PSA 10 graded version of the 1981 Topps Basketball #5 sells for $208.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?

Yes, the difference is substantial; while ungraded is $2, a PSA 10 grade reaches $208.

Cedric Maxwell #5 1981 Topps Basketball — Card Value

Name: Cedric Maxwell #5 1981 Topps Basketball — Card Value
Brand: Basketball

1981 Topps Basketball

What the Cedric Maxwell #5 (1981 Topps Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Cedric Maxwell #5 1981 Topps Basketball value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $34 · PSA 10 $208. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1981 Topps BasketballNumber · #5

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Value by grade

Ungraded

17.0×

$34

Grade 9

104.0×

$208

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 104.0× raw.

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Item details

Brand: Basketball
Set: 1981 Topps Basketball
Sport: Basketball
Number: #5

Cedric Maxwell #5 1981 Topps Basketball value

A raw (ungraded) Cedric Maxwell #5 runs around $2, a Grade 9 about $34, and a PSA 10 commands $208.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$2	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$34	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$208	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale price for an ungraded Cedric Maxwell #5?: An ungraded Cedric Maxwell #5 from the 1981 Topps Basketball set starts at $2.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?: A PSA 10 graded version of the 1981 Topps Basketball #5 sells for $208.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?: Yes, the difference is substantial; while ungraded is $2, a PSA 10 grade reaches $208.