The allure of hockey cards from the ‘Junk Wax Era’ seems to be unfading. With cards covering a wide price range generating strong bigs throughout the month of August.
As we delve deeper into the realm of puck and paper, we’ll guide you through the top 25 hockey card sales of this cherished era. Every detail from sale prices, grades, bids, to the number of cards in existence for a given grade awaits your perusal.
Without further ado, let’s glide through the icy chronicles of hockey card royalty. Stick with us as we recount the best of the best from this nostalgic era of sports cards.
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25. 1992 Score Eric Lindros, $62
- Sale Price: $62
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 12
- Card Population At PSA 10: 20
- Pack Price: $30
24. 1995 Emotion Eric Lindros, $63
- Sale Price: $63
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 5
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1
- Pack Price: NA
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23. 1990 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky, $65
- Sale Price: $65
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 32
- Card Population At PSA 10: 276
- Pack Price: $500
22. 1995 Topps Felix Potvin, $66
- Sale Price: $66
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 18
- Card Population At PSA 10: NA
- Pack Price: $50
21. 1990 Upper Deck Pavel Bure, $66
- Sale Price: $66
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 13
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1124
- Pack Price: $14
20. 1991 Pinnacle Pavel Bure, $66
- Sale Price: $66
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 16
- Card Population At PSA 10: 10
- Pack Price: $15
19. 1990 Upper Deck Jaromir Jagr, $69
- Sale Price: $69
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 30
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1049
- Pack Price: $14
18. 1995 Bowman Peter Forsberg, $69
- Sale Price: $69
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 5
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1
- Pack Price: $125+
17. 1988 O-Pee-Chee Mario Lemieux, $71
- Sale Price: $71
- Grade: PSA 9
- Bids: 22
- Card Population At PSA 9: 220
- Card Population At PSA 10: 17
- Pack Price: NA
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16. 1989 O-Pee-Chee Joe Sakic, $71
- Sale Price: $71
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 24
- Card Population At PSA 10: 2869
- Pack Price: NA
15. 1990 Upper Deck Sergei Fedorov, $77
- Sale Price: $77
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 12
- Card Population At PSA 10: 204
- Pack Price: $14
14. 1988 O-Pee-Chee Brett Hull, $77
- Sale Price: $77
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 33
- Card Population At PSA 10: NA
- Pack Price: NA
13. 1991 Upper Deck Dominik Hasek, $83
- Sale Price: $83
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 19
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1213
- Pack Price: $9
12. 1990 Bowman Alexander Mogilny, $100
- Sale Price: $100
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 3
- Card Population At PSA 10: 15
- Pack Price: $4
11. 1990 Score Jaromir Jagr, $101
- Sale Price: $101
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 4
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1770
- Pack Price: $15
10. 1990 Score Martin Brodeur, $102
- Sale Price: $102
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 23
- Card Population At PSA 10: 784
- Pack Price: $15
9. 1995 Topps Mario Lemieux, $109
- Sale Price: $109
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 35
- Card Population At PSA 10: NA
- Pack Price: $50
8. 1988 Topps Patrick Roy, $109
- Sale Price: $109
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 8
- Card Population At PSA 10: 49
- Pack Price: $425
7. 1995 Fleer John Vanbiesbrouck, $114
- Sale Price: $114
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 14
- Card Population At PSA 10: NA
- Pack Price: $100
6. 1995 Fleer Dominik Hasek, $165
- Sale Price: $165
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 27
- Card Population At PSA 10: NA
- Pack Price: NA
5. 1990 OPC Premier Jaromir Jagr, $190
- Sale Price: $190
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 25
- Card Population At PSA 10: 3514
- Pack Price: $500
4. 1990 Pro Set Jaromir Jagr, $227
- Sale Price: $227
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 27
- Card Population At PSA 10: 95
- Pack Price: $30
3. 1989 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky, $233
- Sale Price: $233
- Grade: PSA 10
- Bids: 31
- Card Population At PSA 10: 161
- Pack Price: NA
2. 1995 Pinnacle Wayne Gretzky, $265
- Sale Price: $265
- Grade: PSA 9
- Bids: 23
- Card Population At PSA 9:980
- Card Population At PSA 10: 0
- Pack Price: $350
1. 1988 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky, BGS 9.5, $407
- Sale Price: $407
- Grade: BGS 9.5
- Bids: 18
- Card Population At BGS 9.5: NA
- Card Population At BGS 10: NA
- Pack Price: NA
Conclusion
August 2023’s eBay hockey card sales unfurled intriguing patterns in the ever-evolving collectibles market:
Wayne Gretzky’s Reign: The “Great One”, Wayne Gretzky, remains an undeniable force in the hockey card market. Within our list of the top 25, he appears multiple times, reaching the zenith with his 1988 O-Pee-Chee card evaluated at BGS 9.5, which commanded a stellar $407.
Significance of Grading: Although cards with perfect grades like PSA 10 often drew the most impressive bids, iconic players’ cards, even in rarer grades, didn’t fail to make their mark. For example, the 1995 Pinnacle Wayne Gretzky card with a PSA 9 grade and a card population of 980 sold for an impressive $265.
Emergence of Hockey Legends: Beyond Gretzky, there’s a palpable surge in interest for other ice rink maestros like Jaromir Jagr, Eric Lindros, and Mario Lemieux. For instance, Jagr’s cards, such as the 1990 Pro Set, make prominent appearances on the list, proving his timeless appeal.
Card Populations Influence Prices: The number of cards graded can significantly impact a card’s value. This is evident in the 1995 Emotion Eric Lindros card, which, with a lone PSA 10 grade in existence, fetched $63, a testament to its rarity.
Diverse Manufacturers and Pack Variability: From Score to O-Pee-Chee, the range of card manufacturers showcases the diverse options collectors had during the Junk Wax Era. The pack prices, varying from just $4 to a whopping $500, indicate a broad spectrum, catering to both casual enthusiasts and serious investors.
The Junk Wax Era, though once overshadowed by concerns of overproduction, has withstood the test of time. Today, discerning collectors have identified the gems amidst the vast sea, cherishing these cards’ history, rarity, and the legendary players they immortalize.
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