# Wayne Gretzky #53

The Wayne Gretzky (#53, 1987-88 O-Pee-Chee, 1987) is a common Hockey card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $43.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/wayne-gretzky-1987-88-o-pee-chee-53-matte

## Card details

- Set: 1987-88 O-Pee-Chee
- Number: #53
- Year: 1987
- Game: Hockey
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Matte

## Market price

- Current raw value: $43

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 8.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 100% | $43 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Wayne Gretzky carries a market value of $43. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $43, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wayne Gretzky worth?

A raw (ungraded) Wayne Gretzky from 1987-88 O-Pee-Chee currently carries a market value of about $43. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Wayne Gretzky cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Wayne Gretzky averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.5, surface 8.5, centering 8.5.

### What are the most common defects on a Wayne Gretzky?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Wayne Gretzky cards are Whitening (Front) (100% of scans).

### Is the Wayne Gretzky worth grading?

Whether the Wayne Gretzky is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app