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The Cal Ripken (#490, Topps, 1984) is a standard Baseball card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.5/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 100% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.
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Community grades
9.5
Avg Grade
1
Scans
100%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.5
Top Grade
Grade distribution
9.5
1 · 100%
Average sub-grades
Corners
9.5
Edges
9.5
Surface
Recent community scans
Cal Ripken
Topps
9.5
Card details
SetTopps
Number#490
Year1984
GameBaseball
RarityStandard
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What is a Cal Ripken worth?
The Cal Ripken from 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 9.5/10 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 Cal Ripken worth grading?
Whether the Cal Ripken 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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