# John Elway #BOSS 1

The John Elway (#BOSS 1, 1994 Collector's Edge, 1994) is a insert Football card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.9/10 grade (EX-MT), with 17% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $15.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/john-elway-1994-collector-s-edge-boss-1-clear-acetate-insert

## Card details

- Set: 1994 Collector's Edge
- Number: #BOSS 1
- Year: 1994
- Game: Football
- Rarity: Insert
- Variant: Clear Acetate Insert

## Market price

- Current raw value: $15
- Source: brave

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 6.9 / 10
- Average corners: 7.1
- Average edges: 7.9
- Average surface: 7.3
- Average centering: 8.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 17%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 17% | $75 |
| 8.5 | 17% | $2 |
| 7 | 17% | $45 |
| 6 & below | 50% | $30 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front); Tr: 33% of scans
- Ding: 17% of scans
- Bent (Front): 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw John Elway carries a market value of $15. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $75, about 5.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a John Elway worth?

A raw (ungraded) John Elway from 1994 Collector's Edge currently carries a market value of about $15. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most John Elway cards get?

Across 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the John Elway averages a 6.9/10 overall grade. 17% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.1, edges 7.9, surface 7.3, centering 8.5.

### What are the most common defects on a John Elway?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned John Elway cards are Whitening (Front); Tr (33% of scans), Ding (17% of scans), Bent (Front) (17% of scans).

### Is the John Elway worth grading?

Whether the John Elway 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