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Lew Alcindor (Kareem) 1969 Topps Rookie vs Larry Bird / Magic Johnson / Julius Erving 1980-81 Topps: which is the better sports card investment?
Comparing Lew Alcindor (Kareem) 1969 Topps Rookie (1968-69 Topps Basketball, 1969) and Larry Bird / Magic Johnson / Julius Erving 1980-81 Topps (1980-81 Topps Basketball, 1980) as sports card investments. PSA price bands, risk, and upside compared.
| Lew Alcindor (Kareem) 1969 Topps Rookie | Larry Bird / Magic Johnson / Julius Erving 1980-81 Topps | |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | NBA | NBA |
| Set | 1968-69 Topps Basketball (1969) | 1980-81 Topps Basketball (1980) |
| Rarity | Standard rookie | Tri-card rookie (perforated) |
| PSA 10 band | $300,000-$800,000 | $200,000-$600,000 |
| PSA 9 band | $40,000-$100,000 | $30,000-$80,000 |
| Raw / ungraded band | $3,000-$10,000 | $2,000-$8,000 |
| Risk level | Low | Low |
| Investment score | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Lew Alcindor (Kareem) 1969 Topps Rookie
All-time NBA scoring leader (until LeBron). 6 NBA championships. PSA 10 supply is extremely low; centering issues are notorious.
Browse Lew Alcindor (Kareem) 1969 Topps Rookie on eBay →Larry Bird / Magic Johnson / Julius Erving 1980-81 Topps
The iconic pre-Jordan vintage basketball rookie. Three HOF players on one perforated card. PSA 10 grading is brutal due to centering; pop is extremely low.
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