Jim Kaat #250, Topps

Jim Kaat #250

Topps · 1980

Standard
Market value
$2
Avg grade
6.3

The Jim Kaat (#250, Topps, 1980) is a standard Baseball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.3/10 grade (EX-MT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $2.

Price history

3M change
$1.50
+0.0%

Source: ebay+gemini

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Jim Kaat, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Jim Kaat graded 9.5
9.5
50% of scans
$3
Jim Kaat graded 6 & below
6 & below
50% of scans
$2

Is it worth grading?

A raw Jim Kaat sells for about $2. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $3, about 2.0× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

6.3
Avg Grade
2
Scans
50%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

9.5
1 · 50%
6 & below
1 · 50%

Average sub-grades

Corners
6.0
Edges
6.5
Surface
6.5
Centering
7.0

Most common condition issues

Chip 50%Rounded 50%Whitening 50%

Community average: 6.3 (EX-MT) · based on 2 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Jim Kaat, graded 3.0
Jim Kaat
1962 Topps
3.0$2
Jim Kaat, graded 9.5
Jim Kaat
Topps
9.5$3

Card details

SetTopps
Number#250
Year1980
GameBaseball
RarityStandard

Frequently asked questions

What is a Jim Kaat worth?

A raw (ungraded) Jim Kaat from Topps currently carries a market value of about $2. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Jim Kaat cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Jim Kaat averages a 6.3/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 6.0, edges 6.5, surface 6.5, centering 7.0.

What are the most common defects on a Jim Kaat?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Jim Kaat cards are Chip (50% of scans), Rounded (50% of scans), Whitening (50% of scans).

Is the Jim Kaat worth grading?

Whether the Jim Kaat 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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