Jim Plunkett #12, 1981 Topps Football

Jim Plunkett #12

1981 Topps Football · 1981

Base
Market value
$8
Avg grade
5.0

The Jim Plunkett (#12, 1981 Topps Football, 1981) is a base Football card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 5.0/10 grade (EX), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $8.

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This card at every grade

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

Jim Plunkett graded 6 & below
6 & below
100% of scans
$8

Community grades

5.0
Avg Grade
1
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
5.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

6 & below
1 · 100%

Average sub-grades

Corners
5.5
Edges
6.5
Surface
5.5
Centering
7.0

Most common condition issues

Whitening 100%Bent (Front) 100%Whitening; B 100%

Community average: 5.0 (EX) · based on 1 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Jim Plunkett, graded 5.0
Jim Plunkett
1981 Topps Football
5.0$8

Card details

Set1981 Topps Football
Number#12
Year1981
GameFootball
RarityBase

Frequently asked questions

What is a Jim Plunkett worth?

A raw (ungraded) Jim Plunkett from 1981 Topps Football currently carries a market value of about $8. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Jim Plunkett cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Jim Plunkett averages a 5.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 5.5, edges 6.5, surface 5.5, centering 7.0.

What are the most common defects on a Jim Plunkett?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Jim Plunkett cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Bent (Front) (100% of scans), Whitening; B (100% of scans).

Is the Jim Plunkett worth grading?

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