# Barry Sanders #257

The Barry Sanders (#257, Score, 1989) is a common Football card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.7/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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

## Card details

- Set: Score
- Number: #257
- Year: 1989
- Game: Football
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Matte

## Market price

- Current raw value: $70

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.7 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 9.3
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.3

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $70 |
| 8 | 50% | $66 |

### Most common condition issues

- Corners Are Clean With No Visible Wear.: 50% of scans
- Edges Are Clean And Sharp.: 50% of scans
- Surface Is Clean With No Defects.: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Barry Sanders carries a market value of $70. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $70, about 1.0× 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 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Barry Sanders averages a 8.7/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.8, surface 9.3, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Barry Sanders cards are Corners Are Clean With No Visible Wear. (50% of scans), Edges Are Clean And Sharp. (50% of scans), Surface Is Clean With No Defects. (50% 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