Whalers Emblem
1979 O-Pee-Chee · #163 · 1979
Whalers Emblem prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $17.67 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $24.99 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $66.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $73.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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How much is the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Whalers Emblem #163 worth? Raw, ungraded copies sell for around $17.67, while graded examples can be worth significantly more. This Hockey card is part of the 1979 O-Pee-Chee set.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $17.67 and a PSA 9 around $66.00.
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 cards trade in a tighter but dedicated market — key rookies and vintage stars hold value well.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($17.67) and top-graded ($66.00) 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.
How to buy this card
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Whalers Emblem #163 worth?
- An ungraded Whalers Emblem #163 is worth approximately $17.67. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- Is the Whalers Emblem #163 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($17.67) and graded ($66.00) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Whalers Emblem #163 card?
- Whalers Emblem 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 Whalers Emblem #163?
- 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.