# Elvin Bethea #43

The Elvin Bethea (#43, 1970 Topps, 1970) is a common Football card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.0/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $4.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/elvin-bethea-1970-topps-43-matte

## Card details

- Set: 1970 Topps
- Number: #43
- Year: 1970
- Game: Football
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Matte

## Market price

- Current raw value: $4

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 7.0 / 10
- Average corners: 7.3
- Average edges: 7.0
- Average surface: 7.3
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 7.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 50% | $4 |
| 7 | 50% | $4 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front); Bl: 50% of scans
- Whitening (Front); None (Back): 50% of scans
- Back Overall (Back); None (Front): 50% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Elvin Bethea worth?

A raw (ungraded) Elvin Bethea from 1970 Topps currently carries a market value of about $4. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Elvin Bethea cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Elvin Bethea averages a 7.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.3, edges 7.0, surface 7.3, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Elvin Bethea?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Elvin Bethea cards are Whitening (Front); Bl (50% of scans), Whitening (Front); None (Back) (50% of scans), Back Overall (Back); None (Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Elvin Bethea worth grading?

Whether the Elvin Bethea 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