# Barry Sanders #257

The Barry Sanders (#257, Score, 1989) is a base Football card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/barry-sanders-score-257

## Card details

- Set: Score
- Number: #257
- Year: 1989
- Game: Football
- Rarity: Base

## Market price

- Current raw value: $80
- 3-month change: -88.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.2
- Average edges: 8.7
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.3

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 33% | $70 |
| 8 | 67% | $61 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 67% of scans
- Corners Are Clean With No Visible Wear.: 33% of scans
- Edges Are Clean And Sharp.: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Barry Sanders carries a market value of $80. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $70, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Barry Sanders worth?

The Barry Sanders from Score has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Barry Sanders cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Barry Sanders averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.2, edges 8.7, surface 9.0, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Barry Sanders?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Barry Sanders cards are Whitening (Front) (67% of scans), Corners Are Clean With No Visible Wear. (33% of scans), Edges Are Clean And Sharp. (33% of scans).

### Is the Barry Sanders worth grading?

Whether the Barry Sanders is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app