Card Scouting Report & Collector Guide
2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) Larry Bird #8
Set & Checklist Overview
The 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) Larry Bird #8 is an official Basketball trading card from the 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) release, cataloged as card #8 within the 1985 Tribute Autographs checklist representing the Boston Celtics. As a veteran/prospect checklist entry featuring an autographed checklist entry and the 1985 Tribute Autographs subset design, this card is a key target for Larry Bird player collectors, 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) set builders, and parallel rainbow chasers.
Parallel Rarity & Grading Profile
Within the 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) 1985 Tribute Autographs checklist, Larry Bird card #8 has 6 distinct parallel variations (5 serial-numbered chases) tracked in the 4rips database, including Base, Red (/60), Green (/49), Blue (/25), Orange (/15). Collectors building the Larry Bird rainbow use these parallel tiers to gauge population scarcity and grade multipliers across PSA, BGS, and SGC slabs.
Market Price & Comp Analysis
Historical sold comps for the exact 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) Larry Bird #8 are still accumulating, which is common for short-printed parallels or newly released checklists. Check the Live Marketplace tab above to compare active buy-it-now and auction listings across 4rips, eBay, COMC, Sportlots, and MySlabs.