Larry Bird
Basketball • Topps Chrome
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1996
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Chrome
Card Number
138
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Refractor • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $100, Graded PSA 9: $150 - $300
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for 1996 Topps Chrome Larry Bird Refractor in similar raw condition range between $60 and $90 depending on exact surface preservation.
Condition Details
Slight corner softening and mild edge wear typical of older chrome cards; centering appears mostly even with some light surface micro-scratches visible under direct lighting.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if surface scratches are minimal under magnification. If it projects a PSA 8 or 9, grading can add moderate value, but raw may be safer given potential micro-scratches.
Card Description
Features Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird in his iconic green and white #33 jersey releasing a jump shot. The Topps Chrome refractor finish provides a rainbow metallic sheen with distinctive retro film-strip border accents.
Notable Features
Refractor parallel from the inaugural 1996-97 Topps Chrome basketball release, highly sought after by vintage and 90s insert collectors.
Authentication Notes
Standard Topps Chrome rainbow reflectivity and correct font positioning suggest a genuine card, though authenticators would check for refractor gloss coating and back typography.
Scanned: 2026-11-01T21:17:14.089190