# Nolan Ryan #90

The Nolan Ryan (#90, Topps, 1982) is a standard Baseball card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 4.0/10 grade (VG-EX), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $4.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/nolan-ryan-topps-90

## Card details

- Set: Topps
- Number: #90
- Year: 1982
- Game: Baseball
- Rarity: Standard

## Market price

- Current raw value: $4
- 36-day change: -46.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 4.0 / 10
- Average corners: 5.0
- Average edges: 5.0
- Average surface: 4.1
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 20% | $15 |
| 6 & below | 80% | $6 |

### Most common condition issues

- Rounded: 60% of scans
- Whitening: 60% of scans
- Back: 60% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Nolan Ryan carries a market value of $4. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $15, about 3.8× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Nolan Ryan worth?

A raw (ungraded) Nolan Ryan 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 Nolan Ryan cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Nolan Ryan averages a 4.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 5.0, edges 5.0, surface 4.1, centering 8.7.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Nolan Ryan cards are Rounded (60% of scans), Whitening (60% of scans), Back (60% 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