Rick Lapointe
1979 O-Pee-Chee · #121 · 1979
Rick Lapointe prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $0.99 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $18.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $306.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $337.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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The 1979 O-Pee-Chee Rick Lapointe #121 is a Hockey card released in 1979. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $0.99, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Condition is everything here — an ungraded copy is worth around $0.99 and a PSA 9 around $306.00.
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.
About this card's market
Vintage cards from this era were printed long before collectors thought about preservation, so well-centered, sharp-cornered copies are genuinely scarce. That scarcity is what drives the gap between raw and graded prices.
Hockey's collector base is loyal and international, with Upper Deck flagship issues and star rookies driving the market.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $0.99 and top grades reaching $306.00, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.
When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.
Smart buying guide
The fastest way to gauge the real market for this card is to scan the live eBay listings above: look at the spread between auction and Buy-It-Now prices, and check sold history before paying top dollar.
If you own this card, scan it with Ripbin to add it to your locker — you'll see its value tracked over time, and other collectors can discover it and send bids.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Rick Lapointe #121 worth?
- An ungraded Rick Lapointe #121 is worth approximately $0.99. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- Is the Rick Lapointe #121 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $0.99 and top grades near $306.00, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Rick Lapointe #121 card?
- Rick Lapointe 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 Rick Lapointe #121?
- 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.