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Wayne Gretzky 2011 SP Game Used Eight Patches 1of1 BGS 7

Asset value
170.050,00 €
Earning potential
31.2%
Splints left
3.401/3.401
Investment horizon in years
3-5
Return-to-Risk Assessment
6/10
Performance since release
+0.0%

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Main reasons to invest

  • Return Potential: An investment of €500 could reach an estimated value of €1,942 in 5 years.

  • Cost-to-Return Ratio: With just 2.2% annual total costs, your net profit could be 31.2% per year.

  • Unique Rarity: This 1-of-1 Wayne Gretzky eight-patch card combines unmatched rarity and GOAT status, enhanced by a 17% post-fee discount, offering an attractive entry point with strong upside in elite sports collectibles.

Description

Investment Case
Investment Thesis
 
Metric Value
Investment Horizon 3–5 Years (Target exit: 2029–2031)
Expected CAGR (Balanced) 31.2% p.a. after fees
Optimistic CAGR 39.0% p.a. after fees
Entry Basis -17.0% discount to market after fees
Sharpe Ratio 0.8
Value at Risk (VaR) 87.1% probability of exceeding initial investment after 5 years
Standard Deviation 42.0%
Number of Sales Points 12 main comparables
Risk Rating BModerate (unique asset, limited liquidity)
  • 3–5 Year Horizon: Planned exit between 2029 and 2031 to capture continued appreciation in elite sports memorabilia and growing collector demand for unique Gretzky pieces.
  • 31.2% Net ROI p.a. (Balanced): Based on a probability-weighted scenario using historical performance data from similar elite athlete cards and verified comparable sales.
  • 39.0% Net ROI p.a. (Optimistic): Reflects a stronger upside scenario supported by the card's absolute uniqueness as the only eight-patch 1of1 card ever produced, combined with Gretzky's unmatched legacy.
  • 17.0% Discount to Market: Entry pricing was verified below current market value after fees, providing an attractive acquisition basis for this museum-grade collectible.
  • Comparable Sales Benchmark: Analysis is anchored by 12 main comparable sales, providing robust market validation. Recent Gretzky memorabilia, including a Finals-worn jersey sold for $2.8M by Goldin, demonstrates the exceptional ceiling for premium Gretzky collectibles.
  • Sharpe Ratio of 0.8: Indicates a compelling risk-adjusted return profile that exceeds benchmarks like the Swiss Market Index (SMI), demonstrating exceptional compensation for assumed volatility.
  • VaR 87.1%: Modelled probability that the asset value exceeds the initial investment after five years, based on historical data and market trends for similar elite sports cards.
  • Standard Deviation (42.0%): Reflects higher volatility typical of ultra-rare, one-of-a-kind collectibles with limited transaction frequency but exceptional upside potential.
  • Absolute Rarity: This is the only single-player eight-patch 1of1 card ever made across all manufacturers, sports, players, and years. Each patch documents a legendary phase of Gretzky's career across his key teams (Oilers, Kings, Rangers, Team Canada) and historic All-Star performances, making this a true museum-grade piece of hockey history.
Category
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High-end sports trading cards have evolved into a globally recognized alternative asset class supported by professional grading, transparent auctions, and growing institutional demand, offering strong long-term appreciation and diversification benefits.
Asset Specifics
Why Invest in This Asset?
 

The Wayne Gretzky 2011 SP Game Used Eight Patches 1of1 BGS 7 represents the absolute pinnacle of hockey memorabilia collecting. Wayne Gretzky is universally recognized as the greatest hockey player of all time and is frequently mentioned alongside Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali in the all-sport Mount Rushmore conversation. This card is not just rare, it is singular: the only single-player eight-patch 1of1 card ever produced across all sports, all manufacturers, and all years in the entire hobby universe.

Key Highlight
This is the only self eight-patch 1of1 card ever made in the hobby, commemorating Gretzky's legendary career across three NHL teams (Oilers, Kings, Rangers), Team Canada, and four historic All-Star games. Recent Gretzky memorabilia has sold for $2.8M, and SP Game Used cards have reached $2M, underscoring the extraordinary ceiling for museum-grade Gretzky collectibles.

SP Game Used is Upper Deck's premier pure memorabilia brand, and as hockey's exclusive license holder, this card stands as their ultimate cornerstone piece honoring "The Great One." Each patch documents a defining chapter of Gretzky's career: eight MVPs with the Oilers, breaking Gordie Howe's records with the Kings and Rangers, three World Cup Gold Medals with Team Canada, and four All-Star appearances including his final MVP performance in 1999.

For investors, this asset offers unmatched scarcity, documented provenance, and exposure to a globally recognized icon whose memorabilia continues to command record prices. Acquired at a 25.3% discount to verified market value prior to fees, this piece delivers access to a true "coffin asset" with unlimited upside potential driven by collector demand at the highest caliber.

Summary
Conclusion
 
This Wayne Gretzky 2011 SP Game Used Eight Patches 1of1 combines unmatched exclusivity, legendary provenance, and museum-grade craftsmanship. As the only single-player eight-patch card ever produced, it immortalizes hockey's greatest icon across defining career moments. Its absolute rarity, elite branding, and compelling narrative position it as an exceptional long-term collectible for sophisticated investors.

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Additional details

Asset ID
acd858bb-ae77-41fc-bfa6-55bd6f1b9383
Publisher
Upper Deck
Material
Cardboard, and Game Used Patches
Publication year
2011-12
Condition
Graded at BGS 7 by Beckett Grading Services with 9.5 gem centering
Card name
Wayne Gretzky 2011 SP Game Used Eight Patches 1of1 BGS 7
Player and team
Wayne Gretzky, Oilers, Kings, and Rangers
Edition number (i.e. 5 of 50)
1 of 1

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