Hockey Ticket Stub Buyers
Stanley Cup finals, Original Six matchups, Olympic games and the last nights of old arenas. Full tickets and torn stubs, from both sides of the border. Send photos and I will tell you what each one is worth.
Flyers, the Spectrum
What hockey stubs sell for
Real offers I have made in the last year. Condition, rarity and the event itself all move the number, so treat this as a rough guide rather than a price list.
Wayne Gretzky NHL debut - 1979
Oilers vs. Blackhawks
$3,000 - $6,000+
Historic Stanley Cup clinching games
Especially vintage and Original Six-era
championships
$200 - $1,000+
Gretzky / Lemieux rookie-era and
debut games
Important early-career tickets
$50 - $500+
1960s-70s Original Six games
Vintage regular-season tickets
$10 - $100+
1980s and later regular season
Common games and bulk collections
$1 - $10 each
Disclaimer: These are examples, not a price list. The value of a ticket can vary dramatically based on the event, date, rarity, condition, whether it is a full ticket or stub, and other factors. Even tickets from ordinary games or concerts can sometimes be valuable because of something historic that happened that day. Send us photos of your collection and we'll research it for free.
What makes a hockey stub valuable
Four things, roughly in order of how much they matter.
The game
Cup finals, Olympic games and clinching nights are worth many times a regular-season game.
The era
Original Six stubs from before the 1967 expansion are scarce, and collectors know it.
The arena
Maple Leaf Gardens, the Montreal Forum, Chicago Stadium and the Spectrum all carry extra interest.
Full ticket or stub
A ticket never torn at the door is scarcer than the stub half, sometimes by a wide margin.
Also happy to look at
WHA games, minor league and junior hockey from before 1975, Olympic tickets, playoff strips and season books.
If it got somebody into a rink, send the photo.
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What sellers say
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"Never would have thought that my ticket stubs could cover a nice meal out. The whole experience was great and smooth. Dave kept in constant contact and was very patient with me. I would recommend this to everyone!"
Michael Harano
"Totally enjoyable experience from start to finish and I found a new hobby--searching for ticket stubs. You even get paid before shipping and Dave covers that also. Looking forward to many more transactions!!!"
Cliff
"I had a great experience selling a couple of my ticket stubs, we hit it off right from the start. It was super fast and plan on submitting more tickets in the future, I loved Dave’s passion for what he’s doing."
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Hockey questions I get asked
Are WHA stubs worth anything?
Yes. The league only lasted seven seasons and far fewer stubs survive than from NHL games of the same years.
Do minor league stubs sell?
Some do, particularly from before 1975 or from teams that have since folded. Send them along with the rest.
My stubs are from a Canadian team. Is that a problem?
Not at all. I buy from anywhere and cover shipping from Canada too.
Ready to find out what yours are worth?
Send a few photos and I’ll come back with a number. No fees, no obligation.