# Yao Ming #18

The Yao Ming (#18, 2002 Press Pass, 2002) 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/yao-ming-2002-press-pass-18-gloss

## Card details

- Set: 2002 Press Pass
- Number: #18
- Year: 2002
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Gloss

## Market price

- Current raw value: $7

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- 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 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Yao Ming 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 Yao Ming worth?

The Yao Ming from 2002 Press Pass 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 Yao Ming cards get?

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

### Is the Yao Ming worth grading?

Whether the Yao Ming 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