1978-79 O-Pee-Chee Stanley Cup Semi-Finals Montreal Canadiens/Toronto Maple Leafs #262
Lanny McDonald, Ken Dryden, and unidentified Montreal Canadiens players · O-Pee-Chee · Subset / Season Highlights
Player
Lanny McDonald, Ken Dryden, and unidentified Montreal Canadiens players
Set
1978-79 O-Pee-Chee Hockey (OPC)
Year
1978
Card #
#262
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top (approx 80/20 top-to-bottom); visible corner softening/rounding particularly on the bottom right; noticeable surface wear and minor paper loss/staining in top white border.
Category
Subset / Season Highlights
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee
Demand Level
Moderate - Appeals primarily to team set collectors of either Montreal or Toronto, or Ken Dryden/Lanny McDonald player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 2: $3-5. (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value in this condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw examples in similar mid-range condition have sold for $1.50 to $4.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 graded copies typically fetch $35-50, but this card would not reach that tier.
Description
A classic piece of hockey history, this 1978-79 O-Pee-Chee hockey card commemorates the 1977-78 Stanley Cup Semi-Finals where the Montreal Canadiens swept the Toronto Maple Leafs. The card features an action shot including Maple Leafs legend Lanny McDonald and Hall of Fame goalie Ken Dryden in net for Montreal. The card displays the iconic Stanley Cup trophy graphic in the top left corner and blue/red block text common to the 1978 OPC set design.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famers Ken Dryden and Lanny McDonald; captures a historic playoff moment in the storied Canadiens-Leafs rivalry.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine O-Pee-Chee card stock (rougher cut/tan back compared to Topps equivalents); correct lithographic print pattern under magnification; vintage cardboard smell. High confidence in authenticity; this specific card is rarely counterfeited due to low base value.
Flaws to Note
Severe top-to-bottom miscut/centering; significant rounding of corners; surface aging and light discoloration in the borders; minor chipping along the edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer' enabled), COMC, or a bulk listing on a vintage hockey Facebook group.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees for authentication would be 5-10x the actual value of the card. Use high-resolution scans and highlight the Hall of Famers in the listing title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside an eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.