MARK MESSIER
Hockey • 1989-90 O-Pee-Chee
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1989
Brand & Set
O-Pee-Chee - 1989-90 O-Pee-Chee
Card Number
#85
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded PSA 7: $20 - $30; Graded PSA 10: $350 - $450
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3 to $12 depending on centering. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $80-$100 range.
Condition Details
Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-left. Some minor edge wear and surface debris/scuffing are visible through the plastic sleeve. Corners appear generally sharp but may show slight touches of white.
Grading Recommendation
Only recommended for grading if the surface is flawless under the sleeve. At a likely grade of 7 or 8, the cost of grading may exceed the value increase. If it has potential for a 9 or higher, professional grading is advisable.
Card Description
Mark Messier is shown in his Edmonton Oilers home jersey wearing the 'C' (Captain). He is holding his Sherwood stick during a game break. The card features a blue and white marble-style border with an Oilers logo in the bottom right.
Notable Features
Features Mark Messier as Captain of the Edmonton Oilers; Hall of Fame player; O-Pee-Chee logo in top right distinguishes it from the Topps version.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1989-90 O-Pee-Chee card stock. The 'pixelated' quality of the photo is consistent with printing technology of the late 1980s. Font and logos are correct for the set.
Scanned: 2026-07-06T00:21:45.171574