1978-79 O-Pee-Chee Stanley Cup Finals Canadiens win 3rd straight cup #262
Rejean Houle · O-Pee-Chee (Licensed by Topps) · Subset / Season Highlight
Player
Rejean Houle
Set
1978-79 O-Pee-Chee Hockey (OPC)
Year
1978
Card #
#262
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows slight softening. Bottom edges have the typical O-Pee-Chee 'rough cut' which is acceptable but visible.
Category
Subset / Season Highlight
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee (Licensed by Topps)
Demand Level
Moderate. There is a consistent market for 1970s Canadiens memorabilia and set builders for the 78-79 O-Pee-Chee run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies range from $2.50 to $10.00 depending on shipping costs. PSA 8 copies have historically sold in the $80-100 range, but this copy's centering would likely prevent a high-grade designation.
Description
This is a vintage 1978-79 O-Pee-Chee hockey card commemorating the Montreal Canadiens' third consecutive Stanley Cup victory. The card features Rejean Houle standing next to the Stanley Cup. It has the classic 1978 design with the Stanley Cup logo in the top left and a blue-and-red header. The back (not pictured) would contain bilingual French/English text characteristic of O-Pee-Chee production.
Key Features
Features the legendary Montreal Canadiens dynasty of the late 70s. While not a Hall of Fame player's main rookie card, it is part of a highly collected vintage set and appeals to Canadiens team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'rough cut' edges are a hallmark of O-Pee-Chee's wire-cutting process from the 1970s. The card stock shows the appropriate off-white/cream toning for its age. This specific card is rarely counterfeited due to its lower individual price point.
Flaws to Note
Centering is biased toward the left side. Noticeable print snow/dots in the blue sky area. Minor soft corner at the top right. Rough-cut edges on the right side are common for the era but can vary in preference.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, either as a 'buy it now' or as part of a lot of Canadiens cards. COMC is also a good option for lower-cost vintage singles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually unless intending to complete a registry set, as the grading fees will likely exceed the increase in value. Market it to 'Habs' collectors. List with high-resolution scans of both front and back to show the wire-cut edges clearly.