1979-80 Topps Hockey 1979-80 Entries / WHA Expansion Teams #262
N/A (Team Logos: Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, Winnipeg Jets) · Topps · Base / Team Card / Subset
Player
N/A (Team Logos: Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, Winnipeg Jets)
Set
1979-80 Topps Hockey
Year
1979
Card #
#262
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Centering looks strong for the era, but there is visible edge wear on the left and soft corners on the bottom two edges.
Category
Base / Team Card / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High nostalgic value for vintage hockey collectors and Oilers fans, but being a multi-team card limits the ceiling compared to player cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $50-65
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10. PSA 7 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, while PSA 8 copies can reach over $100.
Description
This 1979-80 Topps card features the four '1979-80 Entries' into the NHL following the WHA merger. The card displays the classic logos for the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets. It features a bright blue border and yellow internal framing characteristic of the iconic 1979 Topps hockey set.
Key Features
Includes the first appearance of the Edmonton Oilers (Wayne Gretzky's rookie year team) in the Topps/O-Pee-Chee style. Highly desirable for fans of defunct teams like the Whalers and Nordiques.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence high. Note the 'dot matrix' printing pattern on the logos and the specific card stock texture. This card is rarely counterfeited compared to the #18 Gretzky rookie card in the same set.
Flaws to Note
Visible chipping along the left vertical blue edge, whitening on the bottom-right and bottom-left corners, and minor surface snow/print defects common in 70s Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of hockey set builders. COMC is a good secondary option for selling lower-value vintage.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a Mint 9 or higher, as grading fees will exceed the market value for mid-grades. List by highlighting the Oilers and Whalers logos in the title.