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Explore the 1988-89 Topps Adam Oates #161 hockey card, featuring the Detroit Red Wings player. A staple of late-80s NHL collecting.

Adam Oates

Name: 1988-89 Topps Adam Oates #161
Brand: Topps
SKU: sports_card_01KVKJ28G600Q7GW340BPV1PSK

1988-89 • Topps

National Hockey League • Detroit Red Wings

1988-89 Topps National Hockey League Detroit Red Wings Near Mint

Seller Offer

$3.99

1 available

Raw/Ungraded Market: $1.59

Stale · as of 10/31/2026

Based on Aggregated Price GuideLast Updated October 31, 2026 at 9:04 AMLowest eBay Listing at Last Check: $0.82 · View on eBay

Condition

Near Mint

Card Number

161

Primary Seller

SuperCatch

New

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

Arrives in 5-7 days

Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

30-day Returns

Market & Price History

Prices Captured Oct 31, 2026

Condition	Value	Source	Trend
	$1.59As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide Estimate: $1.59, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $1.59. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.59 to $1.59 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$0.99As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $0.99, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.99. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.99 to $0.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$12.85As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	-4.4%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $12.85, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $12.85. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.85 to $13.44 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: -4.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$14.00As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	-6.7%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $14.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $14.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $14.00 to $15.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: -6.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$42.09As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	-4.3%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $42.09, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $42.09. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $42.09 to $44.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: -4.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$59.00As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $59.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $59.00. Evidence date not available. This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.00 to $59.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$18.00As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $18.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $18.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $18.00 to $18.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$45.00As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $45.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $45.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $45.00 to $45.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
	$27.00As of 10/31/2026	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $27.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026 Guide Estimate: $27.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $27.00 to $27.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026

$1.59As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.59, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $1.59. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.59 to $1.59 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$0.99As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $0.99, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.99. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.99 to $0.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$12.85As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-4.4%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.85, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $12.85. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.85 to $13.44 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: -4.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$14.00As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-6.7%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $14.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $14.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $14.00 to $15.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: -6.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$42.09As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-4.3%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $42.09, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $42.09. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $42.09 to $44.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: -4.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$59.00As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $59.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $59.00. Evidence date not available.
This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.00 to $59.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$18.00As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $18.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $18.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $18.00 to $18.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$45.00As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $45.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $45.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $45.00 to $45.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026
$27.00As of 10/31/2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $27.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 31, 2026
Guide Estimate: $27.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $27.00 to $27.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 31, 2026

Below grade 10 the guide publishes one estimate across all graders, so these rows are not PSA, BGS, CGC or SGC prices, and a low slabbed grade can sit below a clean raw copy. Grade 10 is estimated per grader.

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

PriceCharting Price Guide · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 31, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

Product Overview

Description

The 1988-89 Topps Adam Oates #161 card represents a specific moment in NHL history, capturing the subject during his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings. Released by Topps, this standard sports trading card is part of one of the most recognized annual releases in the hobby. For collectors focused on vintage hockey memorabilia, this product serves as a foundational element for those completing the full base set. The card features Adam Oates in his Red Wings uniform, offering a tangible connection to the team's roster during the late 1980s. As a numbered entry in the 1988-89 Topps series, it appeals to investors and hobbyists looking to build comprehensive collections of era-specific hockey cards. The design and layout reflect the aesthetic standards of the time, making it a relevant item for those interested in the visual history of the sport. Whether you are targeting the Detroit Red Wings specifically or aiming to finish the entire 1988-89 Topps hockey set, this card is a necessary component. Its status as a standard base card makes it accessible for new collectors while remaining essential for seasoned enthusiasts tracking the career of a notable NHL figure. The product is widely sought after for its historical accuracy and its place within the broader Topps hockey lineup.

Last Listing Activity

11/1/26

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Product Specs

Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

1988-89

Brand

Topps

Card Number

#161

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Adam Oates

Team

Detroit Red Wings

League

National Hockey League

Sport

Hockey

Print Details

Production details and format-specific attributes.

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Available Offers

Available Offer for This Card (1)

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Seller

SuperCatch

Verified Seller

Featured Offer

New

Condition

Near Mint

Seller Price

$3.99

Shipping Extra

Arrives in 5-7 days

Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Collector Ownership

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SuperCatch Expert Analysis

Market Value Insight

This 1988-89 Topps base card of Adam Oates sits at a modest entry-level price tier relative to the broader NHL market. As a foundational rookie-year product for a Hall of Fame-caliber playmaker, it trades below the premium commanded by his later signature or parallel issues. The current valuation reflects its status as a common base card rather than a scarce collectible.

Rarity Breakdown

The item is a standard base card with no special attributes such as serial numbering, short printing, or parallel foil treatments. This lack of scarcity modifiers means the supply is determined solely by the original print run, which was likely substantial for a major brand like Topps. Consequently, the card does not carry the supply constraints associated with limited editions or unique variants.

Investment Outlook

While Oates is a legendary offensive talent, the absence of rookie designation in this specific 1988-89 release limits its appreciation potential compared to his true rookie cards. Collectors typically seek higher-grade examples or special parallels for investment, whereas this base version appeals primarily to casual set-builders. Demand remains steady but is unlikely to drive significant value growth without exceptional condition.

AI-Generated Editorial Analysis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What team does Adam Oates play for in this card?

In the 1988-89 Topps #161 card, Adam Oates is featured as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. This reflects his roster status during that specific NHL season.

Is this card considered a vintage hockey card?

Yes, the 1988-89 Topps release is classified as a vintage sports trading card. Collectors typically view products from the 1980s as significant pieces of hockey memorabilia history.

How can I use this card in my collection?

This card is ideal for completing the base set of 1988-89 Topps Hockey. It is also a popular choice for collectors building themed collections around the Detroit Red Wings or Adam Oates.