Derek Smith
1979 O-Pee-Chee · #89 · 1979
Derek Smith prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1.05 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $13.40 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $42.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $46.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission1979 O-Pee-Chee Derek Smith #89 value & prices
The 1979 O-Pee-Chee Derek Smith #89 is a Hockey card released in 1979. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $1.05, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $1.05 and a PSA 9 around $42.00.
Use the grade table above to compare values across PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC, and the eBay links to find live listings. Scan your copy with Ripbin to track it in your locker.
Collector's notes
As a vintage issue, condition is everything — most surviving copies show wear from decades of handling, which is why high-grade examples command such dramatic premiums over raw copies.
Hockey's collector base is loyal and international, with Upper Deck flagship issues and star rookies driving the market.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($1.05) and top-graded ($42.00) copies is fairly tight, so grading this card only makes financial sense for truly flawless copies — or for collectors who simply prefer slabbed cards for protection and display.
PSA remains the most liquid grading label in the hobby, while BGS (with its Black Label 10) and modern entrants CGC and SGC have growing followings — the table above shows how each label prices for this card.
Smart buying guide
Before buying a Derek Smith #89, compare several live listings — prices for the same card can vary widely depending on condition, seller reputation, and whether an auction is ending soon. The live eBay listings above update throughout the day.
Selling? List smart: photograph corners and surface clearly, state the condition honestly, and price against the grade table above. Or scan it into your Ripbin locker and let bids come to you.
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- How much is the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Derek Smith #89 worth?
- An ungraded Derek Smith #89 is worth approximately $1.05. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- Is the Derek Smith #89 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($1.05) and graded ($42.00) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Derek Smith #89 card?
- Derek Smith 1979 O-Pee-Chee cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Derek Smith #89?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.