Set: 1983-84 OPC Hockey
Number of cards in set: 396
Affordability: 8.5
Key RCs: Pelle Lindbergh, Scott Stevens, Steve Larmer, Bernie Nicholls, Guy Carbonneau,
Is the set built?: See below
What I like about this set: 396 cards is a great set size, especially when you're putting them in pages (exactly 44 pages needed). A lot of great rookies in this set, and at $20, the Lindbergh is a great card at a decent price. The stick blade and puck design that house the players position and team logo do not detract from the photo of the player. For the collector on a budget, this set is very affordable for a 30 year old set, and probably will remain that way for many years to come with no "huge" RCs to speak of, unlike many other 80's OPC sets.
What I don't like about this set: Being absolutely nit-picky, the green lettering on top of the green background on the back of the cards can be a little difficult to read sometimes.
This set represents one of the 2 biggest mistakes I've made when it comes to card collecting. I had this set about half complete about 12-13 years ago, and I sold off the cards. I don't even remember why. I have maybe a handful of cards, and this set will be another project to complete, especially since it is so affordable.
Thanks for reading, Robert
You love the 76-77 Set, I love this one...not sure why, I didn't collect back then, but I just love it. I am nearly done this one....mostly packs and lots purchases here and there....when finished it will feel awesome I am sure.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great set. For some reason the backs of the OPC cards remind me of ice (whereas the Topps don't) and I think that's why I prefer them so much more than the Topps counter-parts.
ReplyDeleteCollected this one from packs back in the day. I was always embittered by the Flames in the goofy practice jerseys with "Molson" on them, but it's a good set with some sleeper RCs. The Lindbergh is a great card.
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