# Magic Johnson #139

The Magic Johnson (#139, 1980 Topps Basketball, 1980) is a base Basketball card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.8/10 grade (EX-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $15.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/magic-johnson-1980-topps-basketball-139

## Card details

- Set: 1980 Topps Basketball
- Number: #139
- Year: 1980
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Base

## Market price

- Current raw value: $15
- Source: brave

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 6.8 / 10
- Average corners: 7.4
- Average edges: 7.4
- Average surface: 7.4
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 29% | $3 |
| 8 | 29% | $5 |
| 6 & below | 43% | $21 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 43% of scans
- Chipping: 29% of scans
- Soft: 29% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Magic Johnson carries a market value of $15. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $3, about 0.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Magic Johnson worth?

A raw (ungraded) Magic Johnson from 1980 Topps Basketball 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 Magic Johnson cards get?

Across 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Magic Johnson averages a 6.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.4, edges 7.4, surface 7.4, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Magic Johnson?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Magic Johnson cards are Whitening (43% of scans), Chipping (29% of scans), Soft (29% of scans).

### Is the Magic Johnson worth grading?

Whether the Magic Johnson 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