Estimated delivery September 30, 2026 - October 2, 2026
30-day Returns
Market & Price History
Prices Captured Sep 24, 2026
Condition
Value
Source
Trend
Price Details
$1.00
Guide Estimate
+1%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $1.00. Evidence date not available.
Asking Prices: $1.49. Evidence date: Sep 24, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $0.99, among 29 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 $0.99 to $1.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$9.93
Guide Estimate
+0.1%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $9.93, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $9.93. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $9.92 to $9.93 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$12.99
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.99, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $12.99. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.99 to $12.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$40.60
Guide Estimate
+0.1%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $40.60, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $40.60. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $40.54 to $40.60 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$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 available
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 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$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 available
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 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$59.97
Guide Estimate
-0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $59.97, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $59.97. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.97 to $59.98 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: -0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$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 available
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 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$1.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+1%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $1.00. Evidence date not available.
Asking Prices: $1.49. Evidence date: Sep 24, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $0.99, among 29 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 $0.99 to $1.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$9.93
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+0.1%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $9.93, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $9.93. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $9.92 to $9.93 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$12.99
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.99, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $12.99. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.99 to $12.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$40.60
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+0.1%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $40.60, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $40.60. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $40.54 to $40.60 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$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 available
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 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$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 available
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 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$59.97
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $59.97, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $59.97. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.97 to $59.98 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: -0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$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 available
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 2 capture days. Change between Sep 5, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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.
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
This card features John Smith, who played for the New England Patriots, capturing a moment from his career with the NFL franchise. As part of the 1981 Topps series, this product is a staple for collectors focused on vintage football cards, offering a tangible connection to the early 1980s era of the sport. The card's design adheres to the classic Topps aesthetic of the time, making it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the brand and the league. Collectors often seek out cards like the 1981 Topps #490 to complete their sets or to build a focused collection around specific players and teams. The enduring appeal of vintage Topps cards lies in their consistent quality and the nostalgia they evoke for fans of the game. Whether you are a dedicated hunter for New England Patriots memorabilia or a generalist football card collector, this card adds a valuable layer to your portfolio. The 1981 Topps set remains a benchmark for vintage sports trading cards, and owning a piece like #490 connects you to that rich tradition of collecting and appreciation.
Last Listing Activity
9/17/26
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Product Specs
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Estimated delivery September 30, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Collector Ownership
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SuperCatch Expert Analysis
Market Value Insight
This 1981 Topps base card occupies a lower tier in the broader John Smith collectible market, reflecting its status as a standard issue from a pre-eminent football era. As a common base card without special attributes, it trades at a modest premium relative to ungraded or damaged counterparts but remains significantly below the value of his rare parallels or inserts. The pricing structure suggests it serves primarily as a foundational piece for set builders rather than a high-value speculative asset.
Rarity Breakdown
The card lacks any scarcity mechanics such as serial numbering, short-print designation, or parallel treatment, meaning it represents the highest-volume subset of the 1981 Topps Football set. Its supply is effectively unlimited within the context of the base product, as it was produced in mass quantities to fulfill the primary checklist requirements. Consequently, the card does not benefit from the supply constraints that typically drive premiums in vintage sports card collecting.
Investment Outlook
As a non-rookie base card from 1981, this item does not carry the rookie-card premium mechanics that typically drive long-term appreciation for player-specific investments. Collector demand is likely limited to those completing specific year-based sets or focusing on New England Patriots history from the early 1980s. While it holds nostalgic value for the era, its lack of special attributes limits its potential for significant market growth compared to rarer variations of the same player.
