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The Cal Ripken (#21, 1982 Topps, 1982) is a common Baseball card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.
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Community grades
9.0
Avg Grade
1
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.0
Top Grade
Grade distribution
9
1 · 100%
Average sub-grades
Corners
9.0
Edges
9.0
Surface
Recent community scans
Cal Ripken
1982 Topps
9.0
Card details
Set1982 Topps
Number#21
Year1982
GameBaseball
RarityCommon
FinishStandard
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What is a Cal Ripken worth?
The Cal Ripken from 1982 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 Cal Ripken cards get?
Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Cal Ripken 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 Cal Ripken worth grading?
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