Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey · #18
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | O-Pee-Chee base | PSA 8 · cert 103848611 | $4,600 | Fanatics Collect best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| May 22, 2026 | O-Pee-Chee base | PSA 2 · cert 74213679 | $942.88 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 28, 2026 | O-Pee-Chee base | PSA 8.5 | $50,020 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 28, 2026 | O-Pee-Chee base | PSA 9 | $106,750 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| May 27, 2021 | O-Pee-Chee base | PSA 10 | $3,750,000 | Heritage Auctions private | Cross-checked | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
O-Pee-Chee base · PSA 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 10; no chart.
O-Pee-Chee base · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
O-Pee-Chee base · PSA 8.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8.5; no chart.
O-Pee-Chee base · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
O-Pee-Chee base · PSA 2
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 2; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Pee-Chee base | PSA | 10 | 2 | May 27, 2021 | Open |
| O-Pee-Chee base | PSA | 8 | 857 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| O-Pee-Chee base | PSA | 2 | 1,328 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee
The 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 is the Canadian rookie card most associated with Gretzky collecting. Searchers often compare it with the U.S. Topps version, but O-Pee-Chee sales and population data must be kept separate.
Why this card matters
Verified factThe O-Pee-Chee Gretzky #18 is the central hockey rookie card for the player most associated with NHL scoring records and Edmonton Oilers history. Heritage’s 2021 press release documents a $3,750,000 private transaction for one of two PSA Gem Mint 10 O-Pee-Chee examples, after another PSA 10 had sold for $1,290,000 five months earlier. That source makes clear the record was tied to grade, version, and a very small top-grade PSA population, not to all Gretzky rookies generally. [1]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factSeparate the Canadian O-Pee-Chee issue from the 1979-80 Topps #18 version before searching sales. The PSA cert pages for O-Pee-Chee examples identify year 1979, brand/title O-Pee-Chee, subject Wayne Gretzky, and card number 18. O-Pee-Chee examples commonly draw attention for the Canadian issue and rough-cut edge context, while Topps has its own population and sales history. Do not mix autographed cards, qualifiers, or miscut examples with straight-grade base copies. [2][3]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factThe sourced sales show grade spread clearly. A PSA 10 private Heritage transaction was reported at $3,750,000 in 2021, while Heritage sold a PSA 9 for $106,750 and a PSA 8.5 for $50,020 on February 28, 2026. PSA cert sales history for PSA 8 examples also shows lower 2025-2026 transactions on eBay and Fanatics. Those are not contradictions; they are different grade levels, venues, and possibly different eye appeal within the same card identity. [1][4][5][3]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisCompare against the exact O-Pee-Chee #18 reference and not the Topps version. Confirm the logo, back design, print quality, dimensions, edge characteristics, and any qualifier such as OC or MC. For slabs, match the cert record to the card number, brand, grade, and seller images, while recognizing that cert lookup alone is not enough to authenticate a physical holder. Do not trim rough edges, press, recolor, or perform destructive tests; those actions can create alteration issues. [2][3]
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest sourced sale for the O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookie?
How is O-Pee-Chee different from Topps for this Gretzky card?
What did a PSA 9 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky sell for recently?
How many PSA 10 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookies exist?
What did a PSA 8.5 sell for recently?
Sources
- Wayne Gretzky’s 1979 Rookie Card Skates to a New World Record With $3.75 Million Sale — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 97303491: 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 16189408: 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Lot #80088 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 PSA Mint 9 Lot #80089 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- A complete current PSA population table for all grades was not captured.
- No official O-Pee-Chee production quantity was found.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.