O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards — A Legacy Brand That Still Delivers

A Brand With History and a Modern Edge

O-Pee-Chee is one of the most storied names in hockey cards. Originally the Canadian counterpart to Topps, OPC cards from the 1970s and 1980s are some of the most sought-after vintage hockey cards in the hobby. Wayne Gretzky's 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card is one of the most iconic cards ever produced. Today, O-Pee-Chee lives on through Upper Deck with annual OPC releases and the premium OPC Platinum product line. On Mantel, you'll find collectors who appreciate both the vintage heritage and the modern appeal of the O-Pee-Chee brand.

The OPC name carries weight in the hobby that few other brands match. Vintage OPC cards are prized for their Canadian-exclusive distribution and slightly different designs from their Topps counterparts. Modern OPC products deliver an affordable entry point with retro-inspired designs, while OPC Platinum brings chrome technology and colorful parallels to the brand. Whether you collect the originals or the new releases, Mantel connects you with the community that values the OPC legacy.

See What Collectors Are Pulling and Buying

Follow the OPC conversation on Mantel. See collectors sharing pulls from the latest OPC Platinum breaks, discussing which retro parallels are the hardest to find, and comparing vintage OPC cards across different eras. The OPC collecting community bridges generations — from collectors who grew up with the original cards to newcomers discovering the brand through Platinum releases.

Live Marketplace Listings in One Feed

Search real-time OPC listings from eBay and Fanatics Collect in one feed. Find vintage O-Pee-Chee cards from the 1970s and 1980s, modern OPC base and retro inserts, and OPC Platinum parallels — all in one place with filters for player, product, grade, and price.

Connect your eBay seller account to reach OPC collectors on Mantel who are actively searching for cards across the entire O-Pee-Chee product line.

Comps That Tell the Real Story

Listed prices lie. Comps don't. Vintage OPC cards especially can have wide price ranges depending on condition and grading, and sellers often list based on optimistic comparisons. Mantel shows you what OPC cards actually sold for — real completed sales that give you an accurate picture of current market value before you buy or list your own cards.

Track Price Movements Over Time

O-Pee-Chee card values move with the broader hockey market but also have their own dynamics. New OPC Platinum releases create fresh demand cycles, while vintage OPC cards follow different patterns tied to grading submissions and auction seasons. Mantel's market trends track these movements so you can identify the right time to buy into vintage OPC or sell modern Platinum pulls.

Advanced analytics show you whether price movements are backed by real trading volume. In the vintage OPC market, a single high-grade sale can shift perceived values without reflecting the broader market — Mantel helps you see through those outliers.

SLAM Scores: One Number, Real Market Signal

SLAM scores combine recent sales, price direction, and liquidity into one number. For OPC cards, SLAM scores help you compare market strength across different products and eras — is a modern OPC Platinum rookie outperforming its vintage OPC counterpart? Which players have the strongest OPC-specific demand? SLAM scores give you answers grounded in real data.

What Makes O-Pee-Chee Hockey Unique

Vintage OPC Premium — Original O-Pee-Chee cards from the 1970s and 1980s often command higher prices than their Topps counterparts due to smaller print runs and Canadian-exclusive distribution. The 1979 OPC Gretzky rookie is the crown jewel, but plenty of other vintage OPC cards carry significant premiums over their Topps equivalents.

OPC Platinum — The modern premium OPC product brings chrome card technology to the O-Pee-Chee brand. Platinum features a rainbow of colorful parallels, rookie cards for the latest draft class, and autographs. It has become a staple of the modern hockey card calendar and a go-to product for collectors who want premium cards at a mid-range price point.

Retro Inserts — Modern OPC releases include retro-design insert cards that pay homage to classic OPC card designs from past decades. These retro parallels are popular with collectors who appreciate the heritage of the brand and enjoy the vintage aesthetic on modern player cards.

Canadian Heritage — O-Pee-Chee holds a special place in Canadian hockey culture. For many Canadian collectors, OPC cards were the cards of their childhood — the ones they found in corner stores and traded on the playground. That emotional connection makes OPC a uniquely meaningful brand in the hockey card hobby.

Start Collecting Smarter

1. Join Mantel — Connect with OPC collectors who appreciate the brand's heritage and track both vintage and modern releases
2. Search live listings — Browse O-Pee-Chee cards from eBay and Fanatics Collect in one feed across every era
3. Check comps — See what OPC cards are actually selling for, especially important for condition-sensitive vintage cards
4. Track the market — Follow OPC Platinum release cycles and vintage price trends with SLAM scores and analytics
5. Set alerts — Add your OPC targets to your Wish List and get notified when listings appear