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Explore the 1981 Topps Eddie Payton #304 football card, a vintage NFL collectible featuring the Minnesota Vikings player from the early 1980s era.

Eddie Payton

Name: 1981 Topps Eddie Payton #304
Brand: Topps
SKU: sports_card_01KVKG31WX00X37SCDQKNPKRWW

1981 • Topps

National Football League • Minnesota Vikings

1981 Topps National Football League Minnesota Vikings Excellent

Seller Offer

$3.99

1 available

Active-Listing Market: $1.53

161% above

Updated 4 days ago

Based on eBay Active Listings · 22 listings sampledLast Updated November 11, 2026 at 4:02 AMLowest eBay Listing at Last Check: $0.99 · View on eBay

Condition

Excellent

Card Number

304

Primary Seller

SuperCatch

New

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

Arrives in 4-6 days

Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

30-day Returns

Market & Price History

Prices Captured Nov 11, 2026

Condition	Value	Source	Trend
	$1.53	Guide Estimate	+15.9%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide Estimate: $1.53, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $1.53. Evidence date not available. Asking Prices: $0.99. Evidence date: Nov 11, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.25, among 19 offers with known shipping; tax excluded. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.29 to $1.53 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 15.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
	$14.50	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $14.50, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $14.50. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $14.50 to $14.50 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
	$16.00	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $16.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $16.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $16.00 to $16.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
	$51.85	Guide Estimate	+6.7%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $51.85, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $51.85. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $47.59 to $51.85 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 6.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
	$78.00	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $78.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $78.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $78.00 to $78.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
	$24.00	Guide Estimate	-33.3%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $24.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $24.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $24.00 to $36.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: -33.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
	$59.99	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $59.99, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $59.99. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.99 to $59.99 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
	$36.00	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $36.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $36.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $36.00 to $36.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026

$1.53
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+15.9%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.53, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $1.53. Evidence date not available.
Asking Prices: $0.99. Evidence date: Nov 11, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.25, among 19 offers with known shipping; tax excluded.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.29 to $1.53 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 15.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
$14.50
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $14.50, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $14.50. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $14.50 to $14.50 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
$16.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $16.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $16.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $16.00 to $16.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
$51.85
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+6.7%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $51.85, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $51.85. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $47.59 to $51.85 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 6.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
$78.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $78.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $78.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $78.00 to $78.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
$24.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-33.3%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $24.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $24.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $24.00 to $36.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: -33.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
$59.99
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $59.99, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $59.99. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.99 to $59.99 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026
$36.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $36.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $36.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $36.00 to $36.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 11, 2026

Below grade 10 the guide publishes one estimate across all graders, so these rows are not PSA, BGS, CGC or SGC prices, and a low slabbed grade can sit below a clean raw copy. Grade 10 is estimated per grader.

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

PriceCharting Price Guide · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Nov 11, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

Product Overview

Description

The 1981 Topps Eddie Payton #304 football card represents a tangible piece of NFL history from a pivotal decade in professional sports. Released during a time when Topps dominated the trading card market, this card features the Minnesota Vikings player in one of the most recognizable designs of the era. Collectors often seek out cards from this year to build comprehensive sets that reflect the league's landscape during the early 1980s. Eddie Payton's career with the Vikings is well-documented, and this card serves as a primary reference point for fans and historians alike. For those focusing on vintage football collectibles, items from 1981 offer a distinct aesthetic that differs significantly from modern production values. When evaluating the 1981 Topps Eddie Payton #304 football card, enthusiasts look for the integrity of the card's edges and the vibrancy of the colors, which remain a hallmark of Topps' printing quality from that period. Whether you are completing a team set or building a collection around the Vikings' history, this card is a fundamental component. The appeal of vintage cards like this extends beyond the player's statistics. It captures the visual identity of the NFL in 1981, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on sports heritage. Collectors appreciate the consistency of the Topps brand, which ensured that each card in the series maintained a uniform look and feel. This release is often discussed in the context of broader trends in sports card collecting, where vintage issues are increasingly valued for their historical significance and scarcity. For investors and hobbyists alike, the 1981 Topps Eddie Payton #304 football card offers a window into the past. It is a product of its time, reflecting the design sensibilities and printing techniques of the early 1980s. As the market for vintage sports memorabilia continues to evolve, cards from this era remain sought after for their authenticity and connection to the golden age of trading cards. By focusing on catalog-level details, we ensure that every listing accurately represents the product's identity. If you are interested in expanding your collection with classic NFL cards, exploring options like the 1981 Topps Eddie Payton #304 football card is a great starting point.

Last Listing Activity

11/1/26

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Product Specs

Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

1981

Brand

Topps

Card Number

#304

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Eddie Payton

Team

Minnesota Vikings

League

National Football League

Sport

Football

Print Details

Production details and format-specific attributes.

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Available Offers

Available Offer for This Card (1)

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Seller

SuperCatch

Verified Seller

Featured Offer

New

Condition

Excellent

Seller Price

$3.99

Shipping Extra

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Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Collector Ownership

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SuperCatch Expert Analysis

Market Value Insight

This 1981 Topps Eddie Payton card represents a foundational entry point for collectors focusing on the Minnesota Vikings or early 1980s NFL rosters. As a standard base card from a widely produced set, it trades at a modest premium above raw bulk but remains accessible compared to high-end parallels or rookie cards of the same era. Its value is anchored by its role as a core component for complete set builders rather than speculative investment.

Rarity Breakdown

The card carries no special scarcity attributes, serial numbering, or parallel variations, placing it firmly in the general production tier. This lack of limited edition mechanics means supply is determined by the original print run of the 1981 Topps football set, which was extensive. Consequently, availability is high, and the card does not benefit from the supply constraints that typically drive rarity premiums in sports collecting.

Investment Outlook

While not a rookie card, this item serves as a stable, low-risk acquisition for vintage NFL completists seeking specific team representation. Collector demand is driven by the necessity of filling gaps in 1980s NFL sets rather than individual player trajectory or Hall of Fame status. Long-term appreciation is likely to track slowly with the broader vintage football market, reflecting steady demand from niche collectors rather than explosive growth.

AI-Generated Editorial Analysis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 1981 Topps Eddie Payton card a rookie card?

No, this is not a rookie card. It is a standard base set card from the 1981 season, released several years after Payton's debut in the NFL.

What team did Eddie Payton play for in 1981?

In the 1981 Topps set, Eddie Payton is featured as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, reflecting his tenure with the team during that period.

Why are 1981 Topps cards popular among collectors?

1981 Topps cards are popular because they represent a classic era of sports card design. Collectors value them for their historical significance and the straightforward, iconic photography style of the time.