What is the value of an ungraded David Thompson #12?

An ungraded copy of the David Thompson #12 from the 1981 Topps Basketball set is valued at $2.

How much is a graded PSA 10 version worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1981 Topps Basketball card is valued at $449.

Is the 1981 Topps Basketball a popular sport card?

Yes, this card belongs to the Basketball sport category within the 1981 Topps Basketball set.

David Thompson #12 1981 Topps Basketball — Card Value

Name: David Thompson #12 1981 Topps Basketball — Card Value
Brand: Basketball

1981 Topps Basketball

What the David Thompson #12 (1981 Topps Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

David Thompson #12 1981 Topps Basketball value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $40 · PSA 10 $449. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1981 Topps BasketballNumber · #12

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Value by grade

Ungraded

20.0×

$40

Grade 9

224.5×

$449

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 224.5× raw.

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Item details

Brand: Basketball
Set: 1981 Topps Basketball
Sport: Basketball
Number: #12

David Thompson #12 1981 Topps Basketball value

A raw (ungraded) David Thompson #12 runs around $2, a Grade 9 about $40, and a PSA 10 commands $449.

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	$40	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$449	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the value of an ungraded David Thompson #12?: An ungraded copy of the David Thompson #12 from the 1981 Topps Basketball set is valued at $2.
How much is a graded PSA 10 version worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1981 Topps Basketball card is valued at $449.
Is the 1981 Topps Basketball a popular sport card?: Yes, this card belongs to the Basketball sport category within the 1981 Topps Basketball set.