Hello everyone, i have been looking into obtaining a wayne gretzky rookie card for my collection. Wayne gretzkys rookie card breaks record at auction. Unfortunately the seller backed out so ive kept on looking. Wayne gretzky holds or shares 61 nhl records, but on thursday, he broke one of his own records off of the ice. The gretzky rookie card is one of the most counterfeited cards in our hobby. 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. I posted a gretzky rookie card on here not too long ago that i was about to trade for. The gretzky rookie card sold for so much because it was graded as a 10. The topps wayne gretzky rookie card isnt as valuable as samecondition opeechee versions, but its still in an elite class. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals.
There are 2 wayne gretzky rookie cardsone from opeechee and one from topps. 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. Topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards for sale. Wayne gretzky rookie hockey card sets record at auction. Opeechee rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards for sale. A white dot on gretzkys shoulder in the orange also, if you ever see a wg rookie card where the oil drop in the right lower corner is the same as in the jersey hes wearing, its a fake. Aug 05, 2016 but if youre in the market for a mintcondition wayne gretzky rookie card from 1979, im afraid that auction is over. The card has the yellow dot on the shoulder and the rough cut and gretzkys name is not written in matrix dots. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. Unfollow wayne gretzky rookie card signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
We have hundreds to offer, but we have sold thousands of gretzky hockey cards over the years. There is even a gretzky store where fans can purchase hundreds of gretzky items via including autographed memorabilia. Below is a guide on determining whether your 197980 opc wayne gretzky rookie card is legitimate or counterfeit. The sale, which took place at the national sports collection convention, is a. Like many vintage rookie cards of hall of famers in every sport, gretzky rookie cards have been a very good investment.
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. Jul 19, 2011 gretzky rookie card will not be limited to information on the actual rookie cards. Wayne gretzky highland mint topps 1979 rc rookie card. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Shop comcs extensive selection of wayne gretzky rookie card hockey cards. 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. Spot a counterfeit 197980 opeechee wayne gretzky rookie card. Grading hockey cards can be a wise financial move but it depends on the cards being graded. 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. The michael jordan of hockey is now a grandpa but the wayne gretzky rookie card is on a power play. A wayne gretzky rookie card sold for an eyepopping amount of. 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.
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. Shop comc s extensive selection of wayne gretzky rookie card hockey cards. 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. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Centering is almost always off, print quality can suffer and many of them were cut very roughly. Aug 05, 2016 on thursday night in atlantic city, a wayne gretzky rookie card set a new record for hockey trading cards. Al kaline trading card values sportlots price guide. On top of this, these cards can come in bookform and include signatures. 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. But if youre in the market for a mintcondition wayne gretzky rookie card from 1979, im afraid that auction is over.
Get the best deals on topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Other gretzky memorabilia are highlighted throughout the website thanks to the websites partnerships with ebay and amazon. Find wayne gretzky rookie cards in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. 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. 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. Nicknamed the great one, he is generally regarded as the best player in the h. All wayne gretzky artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Jul 31, 2016 rare wayne gretzky rookie card kris calanza. There are 2 wayne gretzky rookie cardsone from opee. Rookie wayne gretzky beckett bvg hockey trading cards. Wayne gretzky rookie card checklist gallery and collectibles guide. I dont really card for the back as ill be getting it framed and only the front which is quite nice will be showing. 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.
Own my own card dealership since 1990, and have been a becketts pricing official since 1992. One of the most iconic hockey cards ever produced, gretzky s most important rookie card is his 197980 opeechee hockey. Unfollow 1979 wayne gretzky rookie card 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. Shop for wayne gretzky art from the worlds greatest living artists. 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. He is a novice collector and this was a perfect stuffer for his easter basket. Wayne gretzky hockey card 198283 neilsons wayne gretzky 35 wayne gretzky. Showing off one of my little treasures, my wayne gretzky rookie card. 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.
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. 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. The 197980 topps hockey gretzky rookie features the exact same design and number as its opc cousin. Rookie wayne gretzky beckett bvg hockey trading cards for. Topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards for sale ebay. But because of the great ones popularity and stature, wayne gretzky rookies are also one of the most counterfeited cards in collecting history. Wayne gretzky rookie ice hockey trading cards for sale ebay. The card has the yellow dot on the shoulder and the rough cut and gretzky s name is not written in matrix dots. I dont care what print run the card comes from, even if you could pin down such a thing. Wayne douglas gretzky, born and raised in brantford, ontario january 26, 1961 is a retired canadian ice hockey player and former ice hockey coach. I have been away from the hobby for over 20 years and just got back into it. It seems to be quite rare to see a fake topps version. Psa 10 wayne gretzky rookie card up for auction once again.
Choose your favorite wayne gretzky designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Free online hockey card price guide hockey card values. Buy products related to wayne gretzky rookie card products and see what customers say about wayne gretzky rookie card products on. Feb 06, 2017 showing off one of my little treasures, my wayne gretzky rookie card. Need help looking to obtain a wayne gretzky rookie card. The blue print lines on the back have no bearing on the grade for psa, sgc, or bvg. What is the value of a wayne gretzky rookie card answers. Wayne gretzky hockey cards 19801997 there are thousands of wayne gretzky hockey cards just during this period alone. As prices of boxes, packs and single cards have escalated over the past decade its no wonder that graded versions of cards. 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. One of the most iconic hockey cards ever produced, gretzkys most important rookie card is his 197980 opeechee hockey. One version is printed on a matte stock with no gloss but better printing quality.
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. Wayne gretzky rookie card checklist gallery and collectibles. The easily damaged blue borders and notoriously low tech cutting methods used by the company make this an extremely conditionsensitive card. Shipping to usa and canada to be determined by amount of cards, location and if tracking insurance required. This is the key rookie card of hockeys greatest player. Because of counterfeits, most collectors stick with graded examples. On thursday night in atlantic city, a wayne gretzky rookie card set a new record for hockey trading cards. Gretzky rookie card will not be limited to information on the actual rookie cards.
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. Ebay, that will at least give you what people are willing to pay for it. The wayne gretzky rookie card is one of the best in the hobby. Shop comc s extensive selection of wayne gretzky hockey cards. View al kaline baseball card values based on real selling prices. View wayne gretzky hockey card values based on real selling prices.
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. Get the best deals on topps rookie wayne gretzky hockey trading cards when. 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. He got a sergei federov rookie card, 2 wayne gretzky cards, teemu selanne and more. Unfollow wayne gretzky rookie card to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Wayne gretzky opeechee rookie tips on how to spot a fake duration. Make me a gretzky rookie graded 10 or at least a 9. Get the best deals on rookie wayne gretzky beckett bvg hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at.
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