It seems to be quite rare to see a fake topps version. Feb 06, 2017 showing off one of my little treasures, my wayne gretzky rookie card. Psa 10 wayne gretzky rookie card up for auction once again. But i am not to familiar with the grading companies i came across a wayne gretzky rookie card on ebay with a grading of 9. Topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards for sale. Wayne gretzky hockey card 198283 neilsons wayne gretzky 35 wayne gretzky. Sep 15, 20 ive never seen a counterfeit or reprint topps gretzky in person, but ive heard that his face is very red on them and the surface is rough.
One of the most iconic hockey cards ever produced, gretzkys most important rookie card is his 197980 opeechee hockey. The wayne gretzky rookie card is one of the best in the hobby. This is the key rookie card of hockeys greatest player. Theres the difference in card stock, and the cut, and the ink, but a good way to tell if the card is fake or not without having the card in hand is by observing how the card was printed. Showing off one of my little treasures, my wayne gretzky rookie card. But while we are on the topic, i think the gretzky opeechee rookie is a perfect example of sellers using red herrings to increase desirability. The biggest difference can be found on card backs where the text is just in english on the topps card and both english and french on the opc version.
Shop comc s extensive selection of wayne gretzky hockey cards. A wayne gretzky rookie card sold for an eyepopping amount. Hello everyone, i have been looking into obtaining a wayne gretzky rookie card for my collection. Get the best deals on topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards when. Jul 31, 2016 rare wayne gretzky rookie card kris calanza. But because of the great ones popularity and stature, wayne gretzky rookies are also one of the most counterfeited cards in collecting history. Buy products related to wayne gretzky rookie card products and see what customers say about wayne gretzky rookie card products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Below is a guide on determining whether your 197980 opc wayne gretzky rookie card is legitimate or counterfeit.
Wayne douglas gretzky, born and raised in brantford, ontario january 26, 1961 is a retired canadian ice hockey player and former ice hockey coach. Rookie wayne gretzky beckett bvg hockey trading cards for. There are 2 wayne gretzky rookie cardsone from opeechee and one from topps. Wayne gretzky is arguably the best hockey player ever, and his 1979 opeechee rookie card has normally been the highest valued hockey card out there. Aug 05, 2016 on thursday night in atlantic city, a wayne gretzky rookie card set a new record for hockey trading cards. As prices of boxes, packs and single cards have escalated over the past decade its no wonder that graded versions of cards. Unfollow 1979 wayne gretzky rookie card to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Wayne gretzky highland mint topps 1979 rc rookie card. The gretzky rookie card is one of the most counterfeited cards in our hobby. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Get the best deals on rookie wayne gretzky beckett bvg hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at.
Unfollow wayne gretzky rookie card signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And while they certainly give the card a great amount of eye appeal, those blue borders are susceptible to showing wear and tear quite easily. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. What is the value of a wayne gretzky rookie card answers. Get the best deals on topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. He got a sergei federov rookie card, 2 wayne gretzky cards, teemu selanne and more. Choose your favorite wayne gretzky designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. I dont care what print run the card comes from, even if you could pin down such a thing. Opeechee rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards for sale. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Wayne gretzky rookie card checklist gallery and collectibles. As mentioned earlier, gretzky s opeechee rookie is much tougher to find in high grade than his topps rookie. Wayne gretzky holds or shares 61 nhl records, but on thursday, he broke one of his own records off of the ice. Aug 05, 2016 but if youre in the market for a mintcondition wayne gretzky rookie card from 1979, im afraid that auction is over.
New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals. I have been away from the hobby for over 20 years and just got back into it. Just out of curiosity, i examined it with a loupe and there is a small red line outlining the bottom of gretzkys left skate on the right. The topps wayne gretzky rookie card isnt as valuable as samecondition opeechee versions, but its still in an elite class. Unfortunately the seller backed out so ive kept on looking. The 197980 topps hockey gretzky rookie features the exact same design and number as its opc cousin. The blue print lines on the back have no bearing on the grade for psa, sgc, or bvg. One version is printed on a matte stock with no gloss but better printing quality.
The michael jordan of hockey is now a grandpa but the wayne gretzky rookie card is on a power play. You are bidding on a wayne gretzky 1979 highland mint topps rookie mintcard limited edition bronze limited edition and individually numbered 37485000 still in its original case and comes with a certificate of authenticity photos in this auction show the exact item you are bidding on. The gretzky rookie card sold for so much because it was graded as a 10. Wayne gretzky rookie ice hockey trading cards for sale ebay. Nicknamed the great one, he is generally regarded as the best player in the h. Wayne gretzky hockey card 198283 neilsons wayne gretzky 42 wayne gretzky. Wayne gretzky hockey cards 19801997 there are thousands of wayne gretzky hockey cards just during this period alone. Own my own card dealership since 1990, and have been a becketts pricing official since 1992. Centering is almost always off, print quality can suffer and many of them were cut very roughly. Wayne gretzky rookie hockey card sets record at auction. O pee chee 18 wayne gretzky rookie card had 5 of them but like an idiot i glued them to the wall cuz i thought it would look cool to glue the entire opeechee set to the wall. Topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards for sale ebay.
But if youre in the market for a mintcondition wayne gretzky rookie card from 1979, im afraid that auction is over. When people talk about the greatest athletes in sports, you often hear names like babe ruth, muhammad ali and michael jordan, but one could make a great argument that none of them dominated their sport the way wayne gretzky dominated hockey. Free online hockey card price guide hockey card values. He is a novice collector and this was a perfect stuffer for his easter basket. Ive never seen a counterfeit or reprint topps gretzky in person, but ive heard that his face is very red on them and the surface is rough. Buy products related to wayne gretzky rookie card products and see what customers say about wayne gretzky rookie card products on. Because of counterfeits, most collectors stick with graded examples. On top of this, these cards can come in bookform and include signatures. Shop for wayne gretzky art from the worlds greatest living artists.
Rookie wayne gretzky beckett bvg hockey trading cards. All wayne gretzky artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. When i was about 1415 years old i had about 20 sets of 1979 topps hockey minus gretzky and looked for reprints to fill them as i thought it would be a nice addition for the buyer. The sale, which took place at the national sports collection convention, is a. View al kaline baseball card values based on real selling prices. On thursday night in atlantic city, a wayne gretzky rookie card set a new record for hockey trading cards. View wayne gretzky hockey card values based on real selling prices. Jul 15, 2016 wayne gretzky rookie card smashing record at ongoing auction a single, perfect copy of wayne gretzky s opeechee rookie card is now by far the most valuable hockey card in the world.
An experienced hockey card collector, or even someone who found a box of old nhl cards in the basement, has to decide if the costs associated with grading will be worth it. Al kaline trading card values sportlots price guide. One of the most iconic hockey cards ever produced, gretzky s most important rookie card is his 197980 opeechee hockey. Wayne gretzky rookie card checklist gallery and collectibles guide. Find wayne gretzky rookie cards in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Wayne gretzky opeechee rookie tips on how to spot a fake duration. Unfollow wayne gretzky rookie card to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The card has the yellow dot on the shoulder and the rough cut and gretzky s name is not written in matrix dots. Need help looking to obtain a wayne gretzky rookie card.
The first print run had the blue lines, the second didnt, so dont reject a gretzky opc rookie as counterfeit because it doesnt have the blue lines on the back. Shop comc s extensive selection of wayne gretzky rookie card hockey cards. The card has the yellow dot on the shoulder and the rough cut and gretzkys name is not written in matrix dots. Other gretzky memorabilia are highlighted throughout the website thanks to the websites partnerships with ebay and amazon. There are 2 wayne gretzky rookie cardsone from opee. Just out of curiosity, i examined it with a loupe and there is a small red line outlining the bottom of gretzky s left skate on the right. If you are a serious wayne gretzky hockey card collector, we can hunt down what you need and get it to you at a reasonable price. Grading hockey cards can be a wise financial move but it depends on the cards being graded.
I found this one and want to know where you guys think it is real or fake. A wayne gretzky rookie card sold for an eyepopping amount of. Spot a counterfeit 197980 opeechee wayne gretzky rookie card. We have hundreds to offer, but we have sold thousands of gretzky hockey cards over the years. Wayne gretzky trading card values sportlots price guide. The only psa 10 wayne gretzky rookie card is up for sale via goldin auctions and closes at the national sports collectors convention in atlantic city. Ebay, that will at least give you what people are willing to pay for it. Wayne gretzky hasnt played a professional game this century but hes still finding ways to set new records. Gretzky rookie card will not be limited to information on the actual rookie cards.
The easily damaged blue borders and notoriously low tech cutting methods used by the company make this an extremely conditionsensitive card. There is even a gretzky store where fans can purchase hundreds of gretzky items via including autographed memorabilia. I posted a gretzky rookie card on here not too long ago that i was about to trade for. Book value means nothing if people dont buy it for that value which is very rare, book value is generaly a trade value as opposed to purchase value 0 0. Remember, there is also a topps version, and both rank highly with wayne gretzky collectors. Wayne gretzky rookie card smashing record at ongoing auction a single, perfect copy of wayne gretzkys opeechee rookie card is now by far the most valuable hockey card in the world. As is usually the case when there are both topps and opeechee versions of a hockey card, the topps card is valued the lesser of the two.
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