# Marcus Allen #294

The Marcus Allen (#294, 1983 Topps, 1983) is a common Football card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/marcus-allen-1983-topps-294-matte

## Card details

- Set: 1983 Topps
- Number: #294
- Year: 1983
- Game: Football
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Matte

## Market price

- Current raw value: $7

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 50% | $7 |
| 8 | 50% | $7 |

### Most common condition issues

- C(Back): 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Marcus Allen carries a market value of $7. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $7, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Marcus Allen worth?

The Marcus Allen from 1983 Topps has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Marcus Allen cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Marcus Allen averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.8, surface 7.8, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Marcus Allen?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Marcus Allen cards are C(Back) (100% of scans).

### Is the Marcus Allen worth grading?

Whether the Marcus Allen 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