Tom Seaver #30, Topps

Tom Seaver #30

Topps · 1982

Base
Market value
$4
Avg grade
4.8

The Tom Seaver (#30, Topps, 1982) is a base Baseball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 4.8/10 grade (VG-EX), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $4.

Price history

3M change
$2.50
-37.3%

Source: brave

This card at every grade

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

Tom Seaver graded 6 & below
6 & below
100% of scans
$3

Community grades

4.8
Avg Grade
2
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
5.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

6 & below
2 · 100%

Average sub-grades

Corners
4.8
Edges
7.0
Surface
6.3
Centering
7.0

Most common condition issues

Fuzzy 50%Frayed; Tr 50%Roughness; L 50%

Community average: 4.8 (VG-EX) · based on 2 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Tom Seaver, graded 5.0
Tom Seaver
Topps
5.0$4
Tom Seaver, graded 4.5
Tom Seaver
Topps
4.5$2

Card details

SetTopps
Number#30
Year1982
GameBaseball
RarityBase

Frequently asked questions

What is a Tom Seaver worth?

A raw (ungraded) Tom Seaver from Topps currently carries a market value of about $4. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Tom Seaver cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Tom Seaver averages a 4.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 4.8, edges 7.0, surface 6.3, centering 7.0.

What are the most common defects on a Tom Seaver?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Tom Seaver cards are Fuzzy (50% of scans), Frayed; Tr (50% of scans), Roughness; L (50% of scans).

Is the Tom Seaver worth grading?

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