# John Lucas #106

The John Lucas (#106, 1978-79 Topps, 1978) is a common Basketball card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $1.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/john_lucas%7C1978-79_topps%7C1978%7C106%7C

## Card details

- Set: 1978-79 Topps
- Number: #106
- Year: 1978
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Common

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1
- Source: ebay+gemini
- 4-day change: -53.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 8.0
- Average centering: 8.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 7.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 100% | $2 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy: 100% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a John Lucas worth?

A raw (ungraded) John Lucas from 1978-79 Topps currently carries a market value of about $1. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

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

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the John Lucas averages a 7.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 8.0, surface 8.0, centering 8.5.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned John Lucas cards are Fuzzy (100% of scans).

### Is the John Lucas worth grading?

Whether the John Lucas 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