Help with assessing a Gretzky Rookie

[irv]

With no yellow dot on his left shoulder, I assume this copy is a Topps one and not an OPC one?

That, in itself, will also be a factor in determining value, imo, as Topps copy's are usually worth less than OPC's.

Have you done your share of homework to determine if yours is real or not?
I am no expert by any stretch and I'm not suggesting yours isn't a legit copy, but it just might be worth it first to check it out before sending it in.
Here's just one of many vids and other info that is out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIxFXkPPJ9A

[71buc]

Thanks Irv it is indeed a Topps card. Due to the size and quality of the collection I am leaning toward it being legitimate. I pulled it from a full bindered set. Nonetheless I’ll check out the link you shared.

[Joeybats]

I'd like to see the back and also a picture next to another card in the set. I'm leaning towards real but would feel better with those two things to compare further.

[DW03]

Need back but 4 or 5 is my guess

[71buc]

Joey Bats, here is the back. I didn’t pull another Hockey Card from that set. The only other hockey card is this Mike Bossey rookie for size comparison. DW 4 or 5 because of the centering? I may send it to SGC to avoid the qualifier. I’ll post pics after it’s graded. Thanks everyone for the feed back.

[DW03]

Centering, bottom edge, and possibly surface, hard to judge

[71buc]

Fair enough. I appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts.