Quote Originally Posted by dietdew View Post
O-Pee-Chee cards were issued in Canada using the basically the same design as the U.S. Topps cards. There are minor differences usually some French text, slightly different card stock, and the backs of some of the sets were different. The sets had less cards and had much smaller print runs, but for the most part don't carry much or any of a premium over their Topps counterparts.
When it comes to vintage - and especially RCs, that statement is absolutely NOT true.

In 1968, there are 4 versions of the set and the Ryan/Koosman RC (177) varies widely depending on the specific set.

The Topps version books at $500 in Mint
The OPC (o-pee-chee) version books at $750+ in Mint
The MB (Milton Bradley) version (from a board game) books just higher than OPC
The Venezulan is the Grail though - in rouch shape it fetches OVER $1,000. A 7.0 sold for just shy of $10,000 a year or so ago.

In comparison, a Topps 7.0 might bring $250 - $300...
An OPC 7.0 would top $1,000...

I would say that is a hefty premium.

- Smitty