# Mark McGwire #401

The Mark McGwire (#401, Topps, 1985) is a common Baseball card. Across 9 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/mark-mcgwire-topps-401

## Card details

- Set: Topps
- Number: #401
- Year: 1985
- Game: Baseball
- Rarity: Common

## Market price

- Current raw value: $15
- 64-day change: -57.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 6.8 / 10
- Average corners: 7.1
- Average edges: 6.9
- Average surface: 7.2
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 11% | $18 |
| 8.5 | 22% | $15 |
| 8 | 44% | $29 |
| 6 & below | 22% | $20 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 67% of scans
- Fuzzy: 22% of scans
- Roughness: 22% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Mark McGwire carries a market value of $15. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $18, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Mark McGwire worth?

A raw (ungraded) Mark McGwire from Topps 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 Mark McGwire cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Mark McGwire averages a 6.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.1, edges 6.9, surface 7.2, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Mark McGwire?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Mark McGwire cards are Whitening (67% of scans), Fuzzy (22% of scans), Roughness (22% of scans).

### Is the Mark McGwire worth grading?

Whether the Mark McGwire 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