# Sam Perkins #86

The Sam Perkins (#86, 1986-87 Fleer, 1986-87) is a common Basketball card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/sam-perkins-1986-87-fleer-86-standard

## Card details

- Set: 1986-87 Fleer
- Number: #86
- Year: 1986-87
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Standard

## Market price

- Current raw value: $7

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $7 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Sam Perkins carries a market value of $7. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $7, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Sam Perkins worth?

The Sam Perkins from 1986-87 Fleer 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 Sam Perkins cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Sam Perkins averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Sam Perkins?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Sam Perkins cards are Whitening(Front) (100% of scans).

### Is the Sam Perkins worth grading?

Whether the Sam Perkins 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