1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
Quick Specifications
The definitive vintage hockey set, home to the Wayne Gretzky rookie card (#18). Because O-Pee-Chee utilized a rougher 'wire-cut' process than Topps, finding centered, high-grade examples is extremely rare.
Condition & Grading Challenges
Standard Condition Check: Inspect all four corners under 10x magnification. Ensure surface is free of wax stains and gum residue (vintage) or print lines (modern).
Investment Profile
General Market: Tracks with the broader sports card index (SCI-500).
Expert Context
"The 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey serves as a critical data point for the card sets index. Based on our current data (Seed: 505241279), verified listings for this item show a high variation in pricing."
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