# Kirk Gibson #315

The Kirk Gibson (#315, Topps, 1981) is a common Football card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 5.6/10 grade (EX), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $4.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/kirk-gibson-topps-315

## Card details

- Set: Topps
- Number: #315
- Year: 1981
- Game: Football
- Rarity: Common

## Market price

- Current raw value: $4
- Source: ebay+gemini
- 7-day change: +88.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 5.6 / 10
- Average corners: 7.1
- Average edges: 6.4
- Average surface: 6.4
- Average centering: 8.6
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 20% | $2 |
| 7 | 20% | $2 |
| 6 & below | 60% | $4 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 60% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front): 40% of scans
- Whitening (Back): 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Kirk Gibson carries a market value of $4. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $2, about 0.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kirk Gibson worth?

A raw (ungraded) Kirk Gibson from 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 Kirk Gibson cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kirk Gibson averages a 5.6/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.1, edges 6.4, surface 6.4, centering 8.6.

### What are the most common defects on a Kirk Gibson?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Kirk Gibson cards are Whitening (60% of scans), Fuzzy (Front) (40% of scans), Whitening (Back) (20% of scans).

### Is the Kirk Gibson worth grading?

Whether the Kirk Gibson 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