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.

What are the best hockey cards to get?

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• Wayne Gretzky 1980 O-Pee-Chee Base #250 PSA 8 (+44.58%) ...
• Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee Base PSA 8 (+41.07%) ...
• Miro Heiskanen 2018 Upper Deck Young Guns #246 PSA 10 (+37.48%) ...
• Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee Base #18 PSA 2 (+36.39%)

What hockey card sells the most money?

Sold for $465,000, the 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card is the most valuable hockey card of all time.

How do you know if a hockey card is valuable?

There's a few things to look out for. The player, their impact on the game, the year of the card (rookie year is always better), the condition of the card, and it's scarcity all contribute to price.

What brand of sports card is most valuable?

April 26, 2021 Update

There's company for the most expensive trading card sold to date. A LeBron James 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite rookie patch autograph set a record for the most valuable basketball card ever sold and tied Mantle for most expensive card ever at $5.2 million.

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What sport cards are hot right now?

21 Sports Cards and Trading Cards That Helped Shape the Hobby in 2021

• 2020 Topps Now USA Election Bernie Sanders #21. ...
• 2020-21 Hoops SLAM Kobe Bryant #19. ...
• 2021 Topps Update Ultra Rare Variations Fernando Tatis Jr. ...
• 2021 Topps Now Baseball Wander Franco #402. ...
• 2019-20 Upper Deck The Cup Cale Makar Auto Patch #62 /99.

What type of cards are worth money?

Here are some of the most unique baseball trading cards of all time:

• Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps PSA 9. ...
• Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Superfractor Auto BGS 9/10. ...
• Roberto Clemente 1955 Topps PSA 9. ...
• Luka Doncic 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Logoman 1/1. ...
• Giannis Antetokounmpo 2013-14 National Treasures Logoman Patch Auto 1/1.

Are O Pee Chee cards worth anything?

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).

What hockey cards from the 90s are worth money?

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• 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.

Are Wayne Gretzky cards worth anything?

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.

What 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.

What's the rarest hockey card?

You're on the list!

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.

Will hockey cards increase in value?

-- 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.

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.

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.

Did Upper Deck buy O-Pee-Chee?

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.

What cards should I collect?

Rookie cards are always the best cards to collect for profit because they represent the first cards printed for particular players. You may find cards from other years that are less expensive to buy, but keep in mind they'll also be less valuable in the future.

What Panini cards are worth the most?

Panini's 2009-10 Panini National Treasures is one of the most coveted sets of all time, with Curry's Logoman rookie card leading the way. Not only is Curry's Logoman serial-numbered 1-of-1 autograph rookie card the most expensive basketball card ever sold, but also one of the most valuable sports cards in the hobby.

What sports cards should I buy in 2022?

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• 2021 Donruss Mac Jones Portrait #255 (eBay)
• 2009 Topps Stephen Curry #321 (eBay) ...
• 1986 Topps Jerry Rice #161 (eBay) ...
• 1986 Fleer Sticker Michael Jordan #8 (eBay) ...
• 2000 Bowman Tom Brady #236 (eBay) ...
• 2020 Panini Prizm LaMelo Ball #278 (eBay) ...

Are cards a good investment?

Yes, you can use them as an investment for your future. You can buy baseball cards that will increase in value. First, think of it as a fun way to monetize your baseball card hobby. Second, learn and research to create a portfolio that earns money.

What sports card packs are worth buying?

Sports Card and Trading Card Hobby Box Best-Sellers List

• 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Hobby Box. ...
• 2022 Bowman Sapphire Edition Baseball Hobby Box. ...
• 2021-22 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Soccer Hobby Box. ...
• 2022 Panini Absolute Baseball Hobby Box. ...
• 2022 Panini Revolution WWE Wrestling Hobby Box.