Which hockey cards should I collect?
"The key to look for is the first or second year cards of the hall of famers. So, obviously, the no-brainers: Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Marcel Dionne, Guy Lafleur, Mario Lemieux, Grant Fuhr just to name a few. Those are the key cards," Cassleman said.
- Condition and Grading. One of the most important factors for a card's worth is its condition. ...
- Rarity and Scarcity Value. Obviously, rarer cards will be more valuable. ...
- The Subject's Accomplishments and Popularity.
- Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps PSA 9. ...
- Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Superfractor Auto BGS 9/10. ...
- Roberto Clemente 1955 Topps PSA 9. ...
- Luka Doncic 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Logoman 1/1. ...
- Giannis Antetokounmpo 2013-14 National Treasures Logoman Patch Auto 1/1.
| Card | Ungraded | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Jaromir Jagr #356 | $1.20 | $95.92 |
| Pavel Bure #526 | $3.95 | $129.99 |
| Sergei Fedorov #525 | $2.85 | $82.00 |
| Wayne Gretzky #54 | $1.76 | $88.67 |
So it's no surprise that his cards come with a hefty price tag. O-Pee-Chee's 1979 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card is one of the most valuable hockey cards of all time. The most recent sale of a PSA 10 was for $1.29 million in 2020. The O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookie is iconic (look for them on eBay).
A Connor McDavid rookie card has set a new price record among "modern" NHLers at an auction this month, going for $144,000.
- eBay. eBay is one of the go-to marketplaces for trading cards of all types, including sports cards. ...
- Dave & Adams. ...
- SlabStox. ...
- 4. Facebook Groups. ...
- Craigslist. ...
- Card Shows. ...
- Beckett. ...
- Sports Card Shops.
Short print cards, also called and abbreviated “SP,” are cards printed in relatively lesser quantities. Short print cards are typically more valuable based on their scarcity, but this value can vary greatly by card set and brand.
CollX (pronounced “collects”) is the fastest way to figure out what your cards are worth. Snap photos of them and instantly get the current market price. Add them to your collection and track your overall portfolio value. You can even buy, sell, grade, and trade your cards with other collectors.
- 2019 Bowman Chrome Prospect Julio Rodriguez.
- 2022 Topps Series 2 Julio Rodriguez Short Print RC.
What sports card packs are worth buying?
Hottest Sports Card and Trading Card Hobby Boxes Guide
Still holding on, 2022 Panini Legacy Football remains in the first spot on the best-selling Hobby boxes list. 2021-22 Panini Obsidian Basketball moves into second, followed by 2022 Panini Select WWE Wrestling (3rd) and 2021-22 Topps Finest Bundesliga Soccer (4th).
1. 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card – $465,000. Sold for $465,000, the 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card is the most valuable hockey card of all time.
| Card | Ungraded | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky #437 | $1.37 | $72.69 |
| Mike Modano #46 | $3.30 | |
| Teemu Selanne #21 [RC] | $3.45 | $52.25 |
| Dominik Hasek #335 | $4.25 | $60.61 |
PSA has examined nearly 6,000 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookies, and only two in existence have received a grade of 10. The sale, first reported by ESPN, was brokered by Heritage Auctions.
$24,999.99 – 1990-91 OPC Premier Jaromir Jagr Rookie Card BGS 10 Pristine. Beckett was right to rank this card as one of the most valuable Jagr rookie cards.
NHL great Wayne Gretzky has set a lot of records and he just added another to his resume. His rookie card recently sold for $3.75 million, which is the highest price ever for a single hockey card. Heritage Auctions sold the Gem Mint 10 rated 1979 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookie card for the whopping price, according to ESPN.
This auto/patch rookie of current Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is worth at least $5,000 with a high grade.
| Card | Price | Bids |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 WENDEL CLARK 1986/87 TOPPS "ROOKIE CARD" Toronto Maple Leafs LEGEND! | $22.95 | BIN |
| 1986 Topps Wendel Clark Toronto Maple Leafs #149 PSA 8 NM-MT Rookie Card | $35.00 | BIN |
| WENDEL CLARK #204 TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 1992-93 TOPPS STADIUM CLUB GEM MINT 10 | $34.78 | BIN |
We track this card in 10 grades including PSA 10, PSA 9, PSA 8, BGS 10 Pristine, BGS 9.5, BGS 9, SGC 10, SGC 9.5, SGC 9 and Raw. The highest price we're tracking for Leon Draisaitl's 2014 Upper Deck Young Guns Base is $6,214.79 and the lowest price is $372.88.
Matthews has a number of rookie cards from 2016, so use this Sports Card Investor guide to see which ones we think you should focus on. Cards are broken down into tiers, ranging from the most affordable and more popular options to the most unique, expensive and rare.
How do you start a hockey card collection?
Ultimate Hockey Card Collecting/Investing Guide for ...
Hockey Card Investing 101 (2022) SCIU EP.11 - YouTube
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Deciding Your Collection's Focus
- Collecting itself will be less chaotic.
- Your collection will be worth more down the line.
- It's easier to prioritize and budget.
2021-22 NHL Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Factory Sealed Blaster Box 48 Cards: 6 Packs of 8 Cards per Pack.
