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The John Elway (#31, 1987 Topps, 1987) is a common Football card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.
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Community grades
8.0
Avg Grade
1
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
8.0
Top Grade
Grade distribution
8
1 · 100%
Average sub-grades
Corners
8.0
Edges
8.0
Surface
Recent community scans
John Elway
1987 Topps
8.0
Card details
Set1987 Topps
Number#31
Year1987
GameFootball
RarityCommon
FinishMatte
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What is a John Elway worth?
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What grade do most John Elway cards get?
Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the John Elway averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.0, surface 8.0, centering 9.0.
Is the John Elway worth grading?
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