# Nolan Ryan #240

The Nolan Ryan (#240, 1981 Topps, 1981) is a common Baseball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.8/10 grade (EX-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/nolan-ryan-1981-topps-240-standard

## Card details

- Set: 1981 Topps
- Number: #240
- Year: 1981
- Game: Baseball
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Standard

## Market price

- Current raw value: $6

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 6.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 6.5
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 50% | $6 |
| 6 & below | 50% | $5 |

### Most common condition issues

- Top Diagonal (Back): 50% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Nolan Ryan worth?

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### What grade do most Nolan Ryan cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Nolan Ryan averages a 6.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.3, edges 8.0, surface 6.5, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Nolan Ryan?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Nolan Ryan cards are Top Diagonal (Back) (50% of scans).

### Is the Nolan Ryan worth grading?

Whether the Nolan Ryan 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