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About This Card

The 1981 Topps Ken Stone #479 is a vintage football trading card featuring the St. Louis Cardinals player from the 1981 NFL season.

Ken Stone

Name: 1981 Topps Ken Stone #479
Brand: Topps
SKU: sports_card_01KVKG152R007F2C5MFZMAN8VZ

1981 • Topps

National Football League • St. Louis Cardinals

1981 Topps National Football League St. Louis Cardinals Excellent

Seller Offer

$3.99

1 available

Active-Listing Market: $0.59

576% above

Updated 2 days ago

Based on eBay Active Listings · 21 listings sampledLast Updated November 12, 2026 at 6:02 AMLowest eBay Listing at Last Check: $0.99 · View on eBay

Condition

Excellent

Card Number

479

Primary Seller

SuperCatch

New

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

Arrives in 5-7 days

Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

30-day Returns

Market & Price History

Prices Captured Nov 12, 2026

Condition	Value	Source	Trend
	$0.59	Guide Estimate	+103.4%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide Estimate: $0.59, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.59. Evidence date not available. Asking Prices: $1.46. Evidence date: Nov 12, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.25, among 22 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 $0.27 to $0.59 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 103.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
	$9.46	Guide Estimate	+18.4%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $9.46, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $9.46. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.45 to $9.46 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 18.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
	$12.25	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $12.25, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $12.25. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.25 to $12.25 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
	$33.00	Guide Estimate	+1.5%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $33.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $33.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $26.06 to $33.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 1.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
	$43.00	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $43.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $43.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $43.00 to $43.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
	$13.00	Guide Estimate	-35%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $13.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $13.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $13.00 to $20.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: -35%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
	$33.20	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $33.20, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $33.20. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $33.20 to $33.20 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
	$20.00	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $20.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $20.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $20.00 to $20.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026

$0.59
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+103.4%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $0.59, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.59. Evidence date not available.
Asking Prices: $1.46. Evidence date: Nov 12, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.25, among 22 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 $0.27 to $0.59 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 103.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
$9.46
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+18.4%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $9.46, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $9.46. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.45 to $9.46 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 18.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
$12.25
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.25, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $12.25. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.25 to $12.25 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
$33.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+1.5%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $33.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $33.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $26.06 to $33.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 1.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
$43.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $43.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $43.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $43.00 to $43.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
$13.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-35%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $13.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $13.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $13.00 to $20.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: -35%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
$33.20
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $33.20, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $33.20. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $33.20 to $33.20 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 2026
$20.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $20.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $20.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $20.00 to $20.00 across 5 capture days. Change between Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 12, 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 12, 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

Ken Stone #479 from the 1981 Topps football set represents a specific moment in NFL history during the 1981 season. As a card issued by Topps, it captures the visual style and photographic approach characteristic of early 1980s sports memorabilia. Collectors often seek out cards from this era to complete vintage sets or to preserve the history of players who contributed to teams like the St. Louis Cardinals. This product belongs to a widely distributed base set that remains a staple for hobbyists interested in the progression of football card design. For those building collections focused on the St. Louis Cardinals or the broader NFL landscape, this card serves as a documented piece of that team's roster during that specific year. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast of 1980s football or a newer collector exploring the roots of the hobby, cards from this period offer a tangible connection to the game's past. The catalog identity of Ken Stone #479 remains consistent across listings, defined by its brand, year, and subject matter. Collecting vintage football cards involves appreciating the era's context as much as the individual player. The 1981 Topps set provides a glimpse into the league's structure and team rosters at that time. By acquiring this card, you are adding a verified piece of NFL history to your collection.

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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

#479

Featured Subject

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

Featured

Ken Stone

Team

St. Louis Cardinals

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 base card occupies the lower tier of Ken Stone’s market value, reflecting its status as a common issue from a pre-stadium name era. While the current pricing is modest, the scarcity of active listings suggests a tight local supply rather than a lack of demand. As a foundational rookie-year appearance, it holds historical significance for collectors focusing on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster during that specific season.

Rarity Breakdown

The card carries no special scarcity attributes, being a standard base issue without serial numbering, short-print status, or parallel variants. This lack of distinguishing features means the supply is determined solely by the original print volume, which was high for mainstream Topps releases. Consequently, the card exists in a high-supply environment where condition becomes the primary differentiator among available copies.

Investment Outlook

As a rookie-card year appearance, this item appeals to niche collectors building complete sets rather than speculators seeking rapid appreciation. The investment potential is driven by the need to complete a season-specific collection rather than player trajectory or Hall of Fame status. Long-term value stability is likely, but significant premium growth is unlikely without notable changes in the player's legacy or the card's condition grade.

AI-Generated Editorial Analysis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What team did Ken Stone play for in 1981?

Ken Stone played for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1981 NFL season. His inclusion in the 1981 Topps football set documents his tenure with the team during that specific year.

Is the 1981 Topps Ken Stone card a rookie card?

No, the 1981 Topps Ken Stone #479 is not a rookie card. It is a standard base card issued during his professional career, documenting his time with the St. Louis Cardinals.

What makes the 1981 Topps football set notable?

It serves as a historical record of team rosters and player assignments from that era, making it valuable for vintage collectors.