About this episode

The episode features discussions on the grading of a valuable Wayne Gretzky card and insights on the summer card show season and protecting against scams.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with a conversation with CGG's head grader Andy Boone about the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky with an in person auto that CGC just graded a Gem Mint 10 with an Auto 10. We also asked Andy about his thoughts on the state of grading and CGC's place in a very competitive marketplace (8:07). Next, we catch up with Grant Paterson from GP Sports about his hobby travels over the globe this Spring & Summer ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Josh, BabaLewi, Phil

Guests: Andy Broome, Grant Paterson

Topics covered

• grading
• hockey cards
• scams
• theft
• summer card shows
• hobby travels

Keywords

• Gretzky
• CGC
• grading
• hockey cards
• scams
• theft
• summer card shows

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CGC

Products: 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky

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