Gretzky Rookie Card Sells for an Eye-Watering Amount
Imagine winning a $10 million lottery, where all your financial worries vanish, and you can indulge in your passions without constraints. As a diehard Oilers fan, you're faced with a tempting offer�to purchase Wayne Gretzky's rookie card. With money being no object, would you take the plunge? Most people probably would in this scenario.
In 2021, at Heritage Auctions, Gretzky's 1979 O-PEE-CHEE rookie card sold for an astonishing $3.75 million, setting a new record for hockey card sales. The previous record was only $1.29 million.
What made this card so special? Unlike the others, this card was extremely rare, being one of the few that received the highest distinction from PSA, a gem mint 10th.
Owning this card means possessing a remarkable piece of history�the iconic Wayne Gretzky rookie card.
I never delved into purchasing or trading cards, although I knew many people who did, and some still do. It's incredible how these cards continue to hold significant value and remain cherished collectibles passed down to the next generation.
| POLL | ||
Would you buy a Gretzky rookie card if you had money no object? | ||
| Yes | 30 | 46.9 % |
| No | 34 | 53.1 % |
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