Hockey
Wayne Gretzky 1979 #18 O-Pee-Chee
1979 · O-Pee-Chee · #18 · 50 sold comps
7
AI pre-grade
The Great One’s 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie — hockey’s most important card.
Corners
7
Edges
6
Surface
7.5
Centering
8.5
L/R · T/B
62/38 · 56/44
Est. value
$112
Theme Color
Grade Analysis Complete
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AI Grading Results
ExcellentScale 1–10 · AI
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Corners
7
ExcellentEdges
6
Very GoodSurface
7.5
ExcellentCentering
8.5
Near MintSide: Front (91%)Category: Card (100%)Damaged: OK (98%)Detection: 91% (Card)
Limiting factor
Edges is the weakest sub-grade at 6.0. BGS sub-grades heavily penalize edge wear. Next concern: Corners 7.0
Surface inspection
Surface Lab
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Centering Details
8.5
Saved Centering Score
8.5 / 10
Good centering
Centering overlay: crosshair marks the measured card center; labels are the saved printed borders.
Border Measurements
Saved L/R Ratio62/38
Saved T/B Ratio56/44
Left64px
Top66px
Right39px
Bottom52px
The card is shifted right horizontally and shifted down vertically relative to the image frame.
Normalized offsets: 0.0468, 0.0344, 0.0286, 0.0271
Border widths as a fraction of the card's full dimension (0.05 = 5%). Lower = tighter.
Analysis Images
Original Image
Cropped Card
Centering Overlay
PGC Slab
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Image Quality Analysis
Good — 82/100Hands VisibleBackground: human fingers and hand holding the card against a dark surface
Photo issues
- hands_in_frame
Visible card condition
- corner wear and softening on top left and bottom left corners
- slight edge chipping and wear along borders
The card is well-lit, but hands and fingers are visible holding it along the edges. Having fingers on the card can obscure surface details and obstruct the border lines our card-detection AI needs to isolate the edges accurately. For the clearest analysis, lay the card flat on a solid, neutral surface with contrasting color so all four borders and corners are completely unobstructed.
Back of Card
Not gradedYour back photo wasn't graded — the +0.5-credit add-on exceeds your current balance. Add credits and re-grade any time to include the back.
Hybrid Grade Forecast™
Based on our AI sub-grade analysis, here is how we expect this card to perform across major grading companies.
PSA
7
NM-MT
Centering risk for 10
BGS
7
Mint
Lowest sub-grade limiting factor
CGC
6.5
Mint
Technical accuracy high
Grade Forecast Comparison
PSA
7
BGS
7
SGC
6
CGC
6.5
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Submit or Sell Raw?
Net profit after grading fees, shipping, and insurance
Predicted 7 could net $148.16 after PSA fees, shipping, and insurance. Upside: if it grades 8, est. net $260.48.
Raw Value Est.
$112.32
Graded Value Est. (7)
$224.64
Upside if 8
$336.96
Net $260.48
| Company | Total Cost | Best Grade | Net Profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Standard 90-100 business days opened Sept 14, 2026; lowest active tier | $76.48 | 7 | +$148.16 | 193.7% |
| CGC Economy 90 working days | $36.49 | 6.5 | +$137.52 | 376.8% |
| BGS Express 15 business days active via temporary submission form; includes subgrades | $96.44 | 7 | +$128.20 | 132.9% |
| SGC Standard ($1,500) 40-50 business days active; raised from $15 on Sep 2 2026 | $66.49 | 6 | +$68.29 | 102.7% |
| TAG Priority 5 business days limited availability | $165.49 | 7 | +$59.15 | 35.7% |
🎚️ What if it grades differently?
Hypothetical grade7.0
Grading company & tier
Graded value
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Net after fees
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*Estimates use live marketplace data and current service-tier fees from each grading company. Paused tiers are marked. Turnaround times are estimates published by the grading companies and may vary.
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Live Market Comps
Recent sales & marketplace listings
Graded Prices (by Grader)
psa1: $1,462.442: $1,173.213: $1,518.334: $2,278.895: $2,561.996: $4,652.357: $6,225.18 ←8: $16,932.409: $19,995.00
Pricing based on autograph comps50 soldMedian (USD): $2,499.9910 activeAsking median (USD): $1,129.78
Sold Price Distribution (USD)
33
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1
Sold comps are missing sale dates — a price trend chart can't be drawn yet.
SOLD
Recent Sold Comps
| Listing | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
1979 Wayne Gretzky #18 RC Rookie Hockey Card | $9.00 | Sold ↗ |
Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 ROOKIE | $378.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE #18 EDMONTON OILERS KEYCHAIN REPLICA | $4.27 | Sold ↗ |
WAYNE GRETZKY 1979 O-Pee-Chee ROOKIE #18 Mini Slab Keychain - Mix N Match 2/$25 | $15.00 | Sold ↗ |
1992-93 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky 1979-80 #18 25th Anniversary Series Card #12 | $112.32 | Sold ↗ |
Wayne Gretzky 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee OPC Rookie Card #18 SGC 1 Poor RC Oilers | $697.65 | Sold ↗ |
Rare 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky RC Edmonton Oilers HOF SGC 1.5 Fair | $999.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 WAYNE GRETZKY Rookie RC * Digital Grade 4 VG | $1,121.94 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY SGC 2 HOF OPC ROOKIE RC | $1,199.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE OPC #18 WAYNE GRETZKY RC ROOKIE BLUE LINES HOF OILERS PSA 1 | $1,210.22 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE RC BVG 2.5 | $1,350.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky ROOKIE CARD #18 Edmonton Oilers RC PSA 2.5 | $1,423.78 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 RC Edmonton Oilers HOF ACA 5 EX | $1,776.18 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 OPC O-PEE-CHEE Hockey Card #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Oilers GMA 5 EX | $1,850.00 | Sold ↗ |
WAYNE GRETZKY 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee OPC RC ROOKIE Card #18 EDMONTON OILERS BVG 4.5 | $1,999.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Complete Set w/ Wayne Gretzky RC #18 PSA 3 | $2,135.69 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 (RC) BGS 4 Rookie 79 OPC not Topps PSA | $2,400.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979/80 O-PEE-CHEE NHL HOCKEY CARD #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE RC KSA 5 EX OPC ZP | $2,499.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 Rookie PSA 4 | $2,820.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 Topps Edmonton Oilers Wayne Gretzky #18 HOF RC SGC 6.5 EX-MT+ | $2,900.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE WAYNE GRETZKY #18 ROOKIE CARD GRADED KSA 7 NM NHL HOCKEY | $3,299.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY OILERS HoF ROOKIE RC PSA 4 DEAD CENTERED! | $3,500.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY BVG 5.5 | $3,900.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 OPC Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card BVG 6.5 Ex MINT+ Graded Hockey #18 O-Pee-Chee | $3,999.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee OPC Wayne Gretzky ROOKIE RC #18 PSA 5 EX Nice card | $4,750.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE RC PSA 5 | $5,000.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE RC BGS 6.5 | $5,400.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky RC BVG 7 $5,499.99 | $5,499.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 Wayne Gretzky Signed Rookie Card PSA GEM 10 AUTO OILERS RC | $5,949.99 | Sold ↗ |
WAYNE GRETZKY 1979 O-Pee-Chee ROOKIE #18 PSA 6 | $6,240.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 PSA A Auto 10 | $6,825.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie OPC RC BVG 6.5 Graded | $7,047.77 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky PSA 5 | $7,500.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE OPC Hockey #18 Wayne Gretzky RC Rookie Card PSA 8 OC Oilers! | $8,699.99 | Sold ↗ |
Wayne Gretzky Alex Ovechkin 1979 O Pee Chee #18 Rookie Dual PSA 2 Auto 9💥 | $8,999.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE HOCKEY #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE CARD PSA 7 | $9,253.93 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 WAYNE GRETZKY OPC RC #18 KSA 9 MINT O-PEE-CHEE ROOKIE CARD | $9,609.88 | Sold ↗ |
| $9,999.99 | Sold ↗ | |
Wayne Gretzky HOF Signed 1979 O-Pee-Chee OPC #18 RC PSA PSA/DNA 10 AUTO | $9,999.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE RC PSA 1.5 AUTO 10 | $10,000.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 RC On Card Auto Oilers BGS Authentic | $12,000.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE OPC #18 WAYNE GRETZKY HoF ROOKIE RC PSA 4 MBA GOLD DIAMOND | $12,500.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 Wayne Gretzky Signed Rookie Card PSA 4/10 GEM MT AUTO Oilers | $12,995.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 Wayne Gretzky PSA 7 MBA-GOLD | $16,999.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie PSA 8 NM-MT | $20,999.99 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie RC #18 PSA 8 NM-MT | Edmonton Oilers HOF | $23,000.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY HoF ROOKIE RC PSA 7 AUTO 9 LOOKS MINT! | $25,000.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee - Wayne Gretzky #18 (RC) PSA 8 MBA Bronze Diamond | $28,000.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE CARD PSA 8 MINT CORNERS OUTSTANDING OPC | $50,000.00 | Sold ↗ |
1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 PSA 8.5 | $59,999.00 | Sold ↗ |
ACTIVE
Live eBay Listings
| Listing | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
1992-93 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky 1979-80 #18 25th Anniversary Series Card #12 UngradedBINOBO | $110.00 | eBay ↗ |
WAYNE GRETZKY RC 1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE NHL HOCKEY 79-80 #18 UngradedBINOBO | $2,200.00 | eBay ↗ |
1979 O-PEE-CHEE #18 Wayne Gretzky RC TRIMMED - Beautiful Color And Sharpeness UngradedBINOBO | $1,200.00 | eBay ↗ |
WAYNE GRETZKY RC 1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE NHL HOCKEY 79-80 #18 EX 89960 UngradedBINOBO | $1,999.99 | eBay ↗ |
2008-09 O-Pee-Chee 1979-80 Retro Wayne Gretzky (Rangers) #18 HOF 4gd UngradedBIN | $114.10 | eBay ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 Rookie RC Oilers UngradedBINOBO | $1,129.78 | eBay ↗ |
1979 80 OPC O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Rc VG-EX+ 1st print Blue Lines Non gradéBINOBO | $2,135.68 | eBay ↗ |
1992-93 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky 1979-80 #18 25th Anniversary Series Card #12 Non gradéeBIN | $112.32 | eBay ↗ |
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE Hockey Set No Wayne Gretzky RC #18 . UngradedBIN | $516.12 | eBay ↗ |
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky RC #18 ACA 6.5 D'occasionBINOBO | $10,678.44 | eBay ↗ |
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1979-80 TOPPS #18 WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE RC BGS 8.5 | eBay
1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 PSA 4 | DA Card World
25+ Rare Wayne Gretzky Cards for sale | Updated Oct 2026
1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 PSA 4
Wayne Gretzky rookie card sells for record $1.29 million ...
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Wayne Gretzky #18 Prices [Rookie] | 1979 Topps | Hockey Cards
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