# Paul Merson #RT 1

The Paul Merson (#RT 1, 2026-27 Topps Premier League, 2026) is a short print Soccer card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.5/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 100% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/paul-merson-2026-27-topps-premier-league-rt-1-retro-threads-pink-399-foil

## Card details

- Set: 2026-27 Topps Premier League
- Number: #RT 1
- Year: 2026
- Game: Soccer
- Rarity: Short Print
- Variant: Retro Threads Pink /399
- Finish: Foil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $12

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.5 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 9.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 100%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 100% | $12 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Paul Merson carries a market value of $12. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $12, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Paul Merson worth?

The Paul Merson from 2026-27 Topps Premier League 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 Paul Merson cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Paul Merson averages a 9.5/10 overall grade. 100% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.5, centering 9.0.

### Is the Paul Merson worth grading?

Whether the Paul Merson 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