I started a Wayne Gretzky collection

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So I am soon to be the beneficiary of what amounts to a huge promotion and a 20% raise. I decided to reward myself with cardboard. I wasn't sure when to post these because I have a couple more coming in but I am not sure when they will get here and I wanted to just kind of time-release these additions.

I decided to start a Wayne Gretzky collection. He is in many of the sets the I like so I can have one PC (sets I like) feed into another PC (the Gretzky PC).

First up were these guys. They are both the refractors. I put this set together a couple of years ago but I could never find a Gretzky. I was able to find two within a few days.
Gretzky Red Lighters

My second pick up was kind of a dual pick up. I am contemplating putting together the 98-99 Bowman's Best Refractor set. This is one of my pick ups that fits in that set and also begins the Gretzky PC in addition to the Red Lighters Refractors above.
1998-99 Bowmans Best Refractors Wayne Gretzky

I contacted someone who has a lot of 90's Hockey so I figured he may be able to help me compile some pieces for my 98-99 Bowman's Best refractor set. In addition, he had these guys for sale so I inquired and purchased them:
1996-97 Pinnacle Zenith Artist's Proof Gretzky_20180630_0001(0)

I couldn't afford any of these guys growing up. Nevermind being able to afford the Gretzky. That just wasn't within my means then.
1995-96 PInnacle Zenith Z Team Wayne Gretzky

I grabbed these next three because I like BGS 9.5 cards AND I like the design of that years SPX. SPX Base

Really like the design. Grabbed the Sample from the same seller:
SPX Sample

I knew nothing about these cards. I just really liked the design.
1997-98 Pinnacle Certified Certified Team Gertzky

So I wanted to go with an OPC but I ended up winning this via an auction. The price was about half of a PSA 5 OPC so I cannot complain. This motivated me to add a couple more cards that are still in transport.
1979-80 Topps Gretzky ROokie
 
Congrats on your promotion - that's awesome! Love all the Gretzky's. The SPX BGS 9.5's are amazing and would look great in any collection. Can't hurt to end it off with a nice PSA 5 Gretzky rookie too.
 
Looking forward to see the inserts you'll get, that Z-Team is quite the start!
It's been a while since we've seen a proper 90s Gretz show
 
Congrats on the promotion. If your going to start a player PC, he's a very sound choice. Great start and the RC is a Beauty

Keep it coming
 
So I am soon to be the beneficiary of what amounts to a huge promotion and a 20%

So did you get a promotion or an inheritance?
 
That’s a great start! Can’t wait to see more. And congrats on the promotion!


Thank you! I should have a few more to post this week!!

Congrats on your promotion - that's awesome! Love all the Gretzky's. The SPX BGS 9.5's are amazing and would look great in any collection. Can't hurt to end it off with a nice PSA 5 Gretzky rookie too.

I loved the SPx from basketball and they were tough grades. When I saw the Gretzky's in 9.5 I just had to have them.

Great start to your new PC!

Thank you!!


Looking forward to see the inserts you'll get, that Z-Team is quite the start!
It's been a while since we've seen a proper 90s Gretz show

I loved the dufex inserts. Had to have the gretzky z team!

Congrats on the promotion. If your going to start a player PC, he's a very sound choice. Great start and the RC is a Beauty

Keep it coming

Thank you and will do!
 
Sweet start!

Thank you!!

Awesome Stuff!

Thank you!!

So I am soon to be the beneficiary of what amounts to a huge promotion and a 20%

So did you get a promotion or an inheritance?

More of a promotion.

Great start.keep it going! Good luck!!

Thank you!

I am liking the looks of all of the "shiny's". :cheer:

Congrats on the promotion.

Thank you! I love the 90's shiny.
 
great start there

keep it up

Thank you! I have something else to add in a few minutes here.

Wow, great start!!

Thank you!!

Sweet stuff, if you want GRETZ I have plenty more lol

Interested in a price on that refractor you told me about...

Great start! Z-Team is my favourite!

I love how the look of the card changes as you change your viewpoint. It's kinda cool.
 
I snagged this one during the last 15% off ebay sale. I already have the Topps but I really wanted an OPC. They really start to skyrocket in terms of price after the PSA 5 so this is a value grab as well.

1979 OPC Gretzky PSA 5_20180707_0001

Nice grab. I too have always wanted a Gretzky rookie. It's such a iconic card. OPC would be nice, but I think my first copy I'll have to settle for a Topps to save some money. :hi5:
 

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