# Ozzie Smith #116

The Ozzie Smith (#116, 1979 Topps, 1979) is a common Baseball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/ozzie-smith-1979-topps-116

## Card details

- Set: 1979 Topps
- Number: #116
- Year: 1979
- Game: Baseball
- Rarity: Common

## Market price

- Current raw value: $29
- 3-month change: -56.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 7.8
- Average edges: 8.3
- Average surface: 7.0
- 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% | $30 |
| 7 | 50% | $70 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 50% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 50% of scans
- C(Front): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Ozzie Smith carries a market value of $29. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $30, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ozzie Smith worth?

The Ozzie Smith from 1979 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 Ozzie Smith cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ozzie Smith averages a 7.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.8, edges 8.3, surface 7.0, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Ozzie Smith?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ozzie Smith cards are Whitening(Front) (50% of scans), Whitening(Back) (50% of scans), C(Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Ozzie Smith worth grading?

Whether the Ozzie Smith 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