1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey

Quick Specifications
Classification Card Sets
Market Volatility 86% (High)
Est. Auction Freq 4 / month

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."

Cite This Entry
"1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey." PreGradeCards Institutional Wiki, 2026, http://pregradecards.com/wiki/1979-o-pee-chee-hockey. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

Metric Data LIVE

Category Volatility
A Reliability
860 Trend Score

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