Are O-Pee-Chee cards valuable?

So it's no surprise that his cards come with a hefty price tag. O-Pee-Chee's 1979 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card is one of the most valuable hockey cards of all time. The most recent sale of a PSA 10 was for $1.29 million in 2020. The O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookie is iconic (look for them on eBay).
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What is the difference between Topps and O-Pee-Chee?

O-Pee-Chee wrapper is in the French language. Topps Logo text at the top of the baseball. O-Pee-Chee in text on top of the baseball. Topps has no price on the wrapper.
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How do I know if my hockey cards are worth money?

The Three Main Factors That Affect Your Hockey Card's Value
  1. Condition and Grading. One of the most important factors for a card's worth is its condition. ...
  2. Rarity and Scarcity Value. Obviously, rarer cards will be more valuable. ...
  3. The Subject's Accomplishments and Popularity.
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What hockey cards are worth alot of money?

The Top 25 Most Expensive Hockey Cards Ever Sold
  1. Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee Base #18 PSA 10 — $3.75 million. ...
  2. Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee Base #18 PSA 10 — $1.29 million. ...
  3. Wayne Gretzky 1979 Topps Base #18 PSA 10 — $720,000. ...
  4. Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee Base #18 PSA 10 — $465,000 (2016)
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When did O-Pee-Chee stop making hockey cards?

From 1996 to 2004, the O-Pee-Chee name was used under license by Topps; since 2007, the O-Pee-Chee name has been owned by the Upper Deck Company. O-Pee-Chee cards continued to be produced through the 2003-04 hockey season.
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How much are O-Pee-Chee hockey cards?

Estimated Value in PSA 10 Gem Mint Condition: $465,000

One of two mainstream Wayne Gretzky rookie cards, the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky tops them all as the most valuable hockey card of all-time.
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How much is a Wayne Gretzky rookie card worth?

The card was first sold in August of 2016 for a then-record $465,000. Four years later, in December of 2020, the card was purchased at auction for $1.29 million, setting a new record. Five months later, the Gretzky rookie fetched a whopping $3.75 million. There have been other records shattered recently as well.
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What is the rarest hockey card ever?

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  1. 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card #18. ...
  2. 1979-80 Topps Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card #18. ...
  3. 1966 Topps Bobby Orr Rookie Card #35. ...
  4. 2015 Upper Deck The Cup Connor McDavid Rookie Card #197. ...
  5. 2006-07 Upper Deck The Cup Dual NHL Shields Wayne Gretzky/Mario Lemieux #DASGL.
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Which hockey cards from the 90s are worth money?

The Must-Have Hockey Cards of 1990-91
  • 1990-91 Pro Set Stanley Cup Hologram. Thirty years later, the Stanley Cup Hologram remains the ultimate chase card for hockey card collectors. ...
  • 1990-91 Score #439: Martin Brodeur RC. ...
  • 1990-91 Upper Deck #356: Jaromir Jagr RC. ...
  • 1990-91 OPC Premier #30: Sergei Fedorov RC.
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Do hockey cards go up in value?

Text: BROCKVILLE, ONT. -- Hockey card collecting has seen a huge rise in popularity over the past few months, with a few rare cards selling for six figures, like the Wayne Gretzky card that recently sold for $1.3 million. But not all cards are considered equal, with common cards only worth pennies on the dollar.
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How do I find out what my sports cards are worth?

  1. Step 1: Find a card that you would like to find the value of. ...
  2. Step 2: Figure out the manufacturer (Topps, Bowman, Fleer, etc). ...
  3. Step 3: Figure out what year your card is from. ...
  4. Step 3: Honestly assess the condition of the card. ...
  5. Step 4: Search eBay for the card you have “1957 Topps Sandy Koufax.”
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What is a Barry Bonds rookie card worth?

The card's design with its huge, bright yellow "Pirates" lettering across the top is instantly recognizable, as is the striped Pirates hat that Bonds was wearing. Aesthetically, it's one of his best rookie cards, and in top condition, the Tiffany version can easily be worth around $10,000.
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Which Wayne Gretzky cards are worth money?

NHL great Wayne Gretzky has set a lot of records and he just added another to his resume. His rookie card recently sold for $3.75 million, which is the highest price ever for a single hockey card. Heritage Auctions sold the Gem Mint 10 rated 1979 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookie card for the whopping price, according to ESPN.
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What is a Tiffany card?

Topps Tiffany Baseball cards are synonymous for offering upgraded versions of the company's sets from 1984 through 1991. One way to identify them is through the glossy coating on the front. While this isn't the hardest thing, without the correct light, it can sometimes be tricky.
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Are hockey cards from the 80s worth anything?

As far as value goes, the card has been known to go for more than $3,000 if it's a gem. Roy won four Stanley Cups, was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner three times, won the William M. Jennings Trophy on five separate occasions, and won the Vezina Trophy in three different years.
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How much is a Sidney Crosby rookie card worth?

This auto/patch rookie of current Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is worth at least $5,000 with a high grade.
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What is a Michael Jordan rookie card worth?

Autographed Michael Jordan Rookie Card Could Fetch up to $3 Million at Christie's. A 1986 Michael Jordan rookie card, signed by the basketball legend, will be offered at a Christie's online-only auction next month with an estimated value between US$2 million and US$3 million.
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How many PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky rookie cards are there?

The O-Pee-Chee set has 396 cards to the set; more than the Topps counterpart which has only 264 cards in the set. Along with the Great One's rookie, you also get Gordie Howe's final issue, too! The value of Gretzky's O-Pee-Chee rookie is more than the Topps card.
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What is a Mark Messier rookie card worth?

The value of a Mark Messier rookie card will usually vary between $20 and $3,000 depending on its condition and whether it's professionally graded or not.
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What hockey rookie cards are worth money?

Top 100 Most Watched Hockey Rookie Card Auctions
  • 1979 O-Pee-Chee OPC Hockey #18 Wayne Gretzky RC Rookie HOF PSA 8 " SHARP " ...
  • 1966 Topps Hockey #35 Bobby Orr Bruins RC Rookie HOF PSA 2 Good " LOOKS NICER " ...
  • 1986 O-PEE-CHEE OPC Hockey #53 Patrick Roy RC Rookie HOF PSA 10 GEM MINT.
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How much is a Connor McDavid rookie card worth?

Connor McDavid rookie card sells for more than $135K, breaking modern records. A Connor McDavid rookie card that was up for auction this week broke records when it sold for a massive $135,811 USD, over double the previous record that was held by another card featuring the same Edmonton Oilers forward.
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What is a Joe Montana rookie card worth?

Joe Montana Rookie Card Value

These days a Montana rookie card in a PSA 10 holder usually sell for around $15,000 or so. If you're lucky you can get one for a bit less than that but don't count on it. Once you start looking in the PSA 9 range, then you should generally expect to pay between $600 and $900.
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How much is a Ken Griffey Jr rookie card worth?

Ken Griffey Jr's most valuable rookie card is his 1989 Bowman Tiffany card in a PSA 10 grade. The card now sells for near $14,000. Budget minded collectors can opt for the card in a PSA 9 grade, which sells for roughly 1/10th the price.
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