Magic Johnson #161, Metal

Magic Johnson #161

Metal · 1995

CommonEtched Foil
Market value
$2
Avg grade
8.0

The Magic Johnson (#161, Metal, 1995) is a common Basketball card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $2.

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This card at every grade

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

Magic Johnson graded 8
8
100% of scans
$2

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
8.5
Centering
9.5

Most common condition issues

Whitening 100%Soft 100%Chipping 100%

Community average: 8.0 (NM-MT) · based on 1 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Magic Johnson, graded 8.0
Magic Johnson
Metal
8.0$2

Card details

SetMetal
Number#161
Year1995
GameBasketball
RarityCommon
FinishEtched Foil

Frequently asked questions

What is a Magic Johnson worth?

A raw (ungraded) Magic Johnson from Metal 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 Magic Johnson cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Magic Johnson averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.0, surface 8.5, centering 9.5.

What are the most common defects on a Magic Johnson?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Magic Johnson cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Soft (100% of scans), Chipping (100% of scans).

Is the Magic Johnson worth grading?

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