524 Appraisal

1991-92 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Highlights #524

This is a 1991 O-Pee-Chee Hockey 'Highlights' card featuring Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky in his Los Angeles Kings uniform. The card follows the standard 2.5 by 3.5-inch trading card dimensions, printed on a traditional cardboard stock typical of early 1990s O-Pee-Chee releases. The design features a white border surrounding a central photograph of Gretzky, with a red O-Pee-Chee logo in the top left and a yellow '1991' circular graphic featuring a hockey silhouette in the top right. The words 'HIGHLIGHTS' are printed in yellow with a purple drop shadow. Gretzky is depicted in his iconic silver, black, and white Kings jersey with the 'C' captain's patch clearly visible. Regarding condition, the card exhibits slightly soft corners, particularly on the bottom right, and the centering appears slightly shifted toward the right side. The surface shows a light glare from the camera but seems largely free of major creases or deep scratches. This card comes from the 'junk wax' era of mass production, which impacts its scarcity, but it remains a notable piece for collectors of Gretzky memorabilia and early 90s hockey sets. The print quality is consistent with mass-market lithographic processes of the era, displaying vibrant reds and yellows against the darker jersey tones.