First Buzz: 2021 Panini Select UFC trading cards

[BlowoutBuzz]

First Buzz: 2021 Panini Select UFC trading cards >> BlowoutBuzz.com (http://bit.ly/3wkANUH) #collect

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[PSA2Pac]

Damn I cant wait for this one



Although that suggested retail price pisses me off every time lol

[PSA2Pac]

Guessing we will see retail of this?

[Brobocop]

Boxes carry a suggested retail price of $150.

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Why even include that part anymore? Just looking to ruffle feathers?


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[PSA2Pac]

Boxes carry a suggested retail price of $150.

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Why even include that part anymore? Just looking to ruffle feathers?


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100% lol

Figure somebody would make the executive decision to delete those numbers

[NYJNYYFan]

I really like the look of these. I saw none of the preview images show the RC logo. Could it be that the Prizm would be the true rookies for those guys and Select won't have any duplicate RC for fighters.

[NickyCards]

I need that Lesnar auto

[PSA2Pac]

I really like the look of these. I saw none of the preview images show the RC logo. Could it be that the Prizm would be the true rookies for those guys and Select won't have any duplicate RC for fighters.

Doubtful.

Panini has yet to do that with their products in other sports so Im guessing Select will still have rookie designation

[Dreamy]

I really like the look of these. I saw none of the preview images show the RC logo. Could it be that the Prizm would be the true rookies for those guys and Select won't have any duplicate RC for fighters.

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[k13]

I really like the look of these. I saw none of the preview images show the RC logo. Could it be that the Prizm would be the true rookies for those guys and Select won't have any duplicate RC for fighters.

No. Every set they come out with this year will be rookies.

[Crashingwaves]

Lesnar? Interesting. I have a Topps UFC 2009 Round 2 Lesnar auto for sale.... his 1st auto from any sport.

[omega145]

The design and chosen images so far look better than the Prizm set.

[rms13]

Lesnar? Interesting. I have a Topps UFC 2009 Round 2 Lesnar auto for sale.... his 1st auto from any sport.

Better sell it fast before this comes out. I have some numbered on card GSP autos and his Prizm non numbered sticker autos seem to be selling for more than any of my cards now. That Lesnar Select card does look nice though, I want it!

[Brobocop]

I'd be hyped if Brock has base cards in this but I could imagine they'll go for a lot. It's weird how people determine prices for fighters in UFC.

[rms13]

I'd be hyped if Brock has base cards in this but I could imagine they'll go for a lot. It's weird how people determine prices for fighters in UFC.

I'd imagine only active fighters will have base cards like in Prizm

[Brobocop]

Looks like it's slated to release in early July. Interesting.

[kevin2323]

I'd be hyped if Brock has base cards in this but I could imagine they'll go for a lot. It's weird how people determine prices for fighters in UFC.

the market has been so weird for UFC panini cards. Some go for thousands others that seem valuable go for cheap imo. very interesting.

[Brobocop]

the market has been so weird for UFC panini cards. Some go for thousands others that seem valuable go for cheap imo. very interesting.

Stipe is considered one of, if not the greatest heavyweight ever and his cards go for a fraction of Francis. I don't get it but I'm not complaining either.

[kevin2323]

Stipe is considered one of, if not the greatest heavyweight ever and his cards go for a fraction of Francis. I don't get it but I'm not complaining either.

yeah I agree. I thought about grabbing a Stipe but I think I'm going to save for w.e high end product they come out with.

[rms13]

Stipe is considered one of, if not the greatest heavyweight ever and his cards go for a fraction of Francis. I don't get it but I'm not complaining either.

It seems like once you lose you're not worth anything regardless of how great your career was or is. I'm collecting Rashad and Mighty Mouse for PC. One HOF and one future HOF and you can get numbered on card autos for each of them for $10-20 but Sean O'Malley unnumbered Prizm autos are going for $3-400. I get the O'Malley hype but he hasn't fought anyone and I have questions about how he'll do against serious competition. But I also come from baseball cards where people pay big money for guys who have never played in the majors and may never amount to anything so I also get the prospecting element of value.

[omega145]

Stipe is considered one of, if not the greatest heavyweight ever and his cards go for a fraction of Francis. I don't get it but I'm not complaining either.

I think its the bias against the now being super inflated/hyped and the fact that Francis has the potential to be the greatest HW fighter of all time by a good margin if he can continue his dominance. Stipe doesn't have the type of KO power that Francis has and that draws eyes and hobby money to fighters like him.

It seems like once you lose you're not worth anything regardless of how great your career was or is. I'm collecting Rashad and Mighty Mouse for PC. One HOF and one future HOF and you can get numbered on card autos for each of them for $10-20 but Sean O'Malley unnumbered Prizm autos are going for $3-400. I get the O'Malley hype but he hasn't fought anyone and I have questions about how he'll do against serious competition. But I also come from baseball cards where people pay big money for guys who have never played in the majors and may never amount to anything so I also get the prospecting element of value.

It's all about the now and you are right in the "prospecting element of value" which you typically tend to lose more than you gain when going that route. Compare prices of Zion/Luka to legends who actually had all time great careers or the current pricing of Shohei Ohtani in baseball to other legends who actually had established HOF careers.

[t6p]

BO pre-order price is $1k, which I believe is the same as it was for Prizm.

[omega145]

I would love to get a box of these but there's no way I'm paying $17 a card.

[Brobocop]

I would love to get a box of these but there's no way I'm paying $17 a card.


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[Noles939913]

I think its the bias against the now being super inflated/hyped and the fact that Francis has the potential to be the greatest HW fighter of all time by a good margin if he can continue his dominance. Stipe doesn't have the type of KO power that Francis has and that draws eyes and hobby money to fighters like him.



It's all about the now and you are right in the "prospecting element of value" which you typically tend to lose more than you gain when going that route. Compare prices of Zion/Luka to legends who actually had all time great careers or the current pricing of Shohei Ohtani in baseball to other legends who actually had established HOF careers.

Francis would have to go on a Fedor in Pride type tear for anyone with a brain to consider him “the greatest Heavyweight of all-time by a good margin”. He hasn’t even defended his title yet and his first defense is gonna be against a guy who already beat him.

[omega145]

Francis would have to go on a Fedor in Pride type tear for anyone with a brain to consider him “the greatest Heavyweight of all-time by a good margin”. He hasn’t even defended his title yet and his first defense is gonna be against a guy who already beat him.

Did you miss the key word "potential"?

[Noles939913]

Did you miss the key word "potential"?

Did you miss the word “would”?

[omega145]

Did you miss the word “would”?

Not sure what your problem is with me but whatever. I was trying to rationalize the pricing and hobby hype over Francis. Do I believe he's anywhere near GOAT level in anything? Of course not. Do I believe that he possesses the potential? Yes I do. Do I think he'll get there, no not really but anything is possible.

[Noles939913]

Not sure what your problem is with me but whatever. I was trying to rationalize the pricing and hobby hype over Francis. Do I believe he's anywhere near GOAT level in anything? Of course not. Do I believe that he possesses the potential? Yes I do. Do I think he'll get there, no not really but anything is possible.

I don’t have a problem with you. You made a snarky post about me missing the word “potential” when I clearly didn’t which is why I put the word “would” in my post.

[omega145]

I don’t have a problem with you. You made a snarky post about me missing the word “potential” when I clearly didn’t which is why I put the word “would” in my post.

Fair enough. I do agree with you on Francis being somewhat over hyped at the moment like any new fighter that has some good wins or a big KO win.

Back on topic with Panini Select....is anyone here actually paying a grand for this box? Other than flippers or box breakers?

[NYJNYYFan]

Fair enough. I do agree with you on Francis being somewhat over hyped at the moment like any new fighter that has some good wins or a big KO win.

Back on topic with Panini Select....is anyone here actually paying a grand for this box? Other than flippers or box breakers?

I have BO credit, so I might use that to help cover the cost or wait to see if this has retail release. StockX had Prizm blasters 6 for $360 last I checked, so that might be a better option for me.

I wonder if the base checklist will include legends also or if they'll just have autos.

[Brobocop]

Fair enough. I do agree with you on Francis being somewhat over hyped at the moment like any new fighter that has some good wins or a big KO win.

Back on topic with Panini Select....is anyone here actually paying a grand for this box? Other than flippers or box breakers?


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[orion9578]

Back on topic with Panini Select....is anyone here actually paying a grand for this box? Other than flippers or box breakers?

That'd be a big no. I'm sure plenty will open it, but after my prizm experience(not opening any wax and then not buying singles till the past few days), I don't see why anyone would. Typically prizm is going to be worth more than select and you can already pick up good prizm singles for pennies on the dollar(meaning compared to actually attempting to open to get what you want vs just buying it straight out). I know that is almost always the case, but it seems awful pronounced with the 1st UFC prizm release...(single prices dropping like a rock not to long after release).

Cool cards though. I'd love to own a lot of them, but I probably won't! Haha :)!

[omega145]

StockX had Prizm blasters 6 for $360 last I checked, so that might be a better option for me.

You can pick up Prizm blaster boxes on eBay for about $50-60 shipped at this point.

[Brobocop]

That'd be a big no. I'm sure plenty will open it, but after my prizm experience(not opening any wax and then not buying singles till the past few days), I don't see why anyone would. Typically prizm is going to be worth more than select and you can already pick up good prizm singles for pennies on the dollar(meaning compared to actually attempting to open to get what you want vs just buying it straight out). I know that is almost always the case, but it seems awful pronounced with the 1st UFC prizm release...(single prices dropping like a rock not to long after release).

Cool cards though. I'd love to own a lot of them, but I probably won't! Haha :)!

I’m still confused how wax prices are so high while single prices are cratering. I’ve bought a ton of Miocic singles for a grand total of about $200 and still overspent a bit judging by recent sales. I can’t imagine how some of the Conor buyers feel. Weren’t his silvers going for close to $1k at launch and now people are selling them as part of a lot with other color prizms for half that. Anyone who buys into a break or opens sealed wax of Select better grab the lube as well. I’ll just keep doing my thing, buying singles.

[orion9578]

I’m still confused how wax prices are so high while single prices are cratering. I’ve bought a ton of Miocic singles for a grand total of about $200 and still overspent a bit judging by recent sales. I can’t imagine how some of the Conor buyers feel. Weren’t his silvers going for close to $1k at launch and now people are selling them as part of a lot with other color prizms for half that. Anyone who buys into a break or opens sealed wax of Select better grab the lube as well. I’ll just keep doing my thing, buying singles.

The floor was a LOT higher closer to release, even with 1k hobby boxes. Now, not so much. I'm going to assume people are hoping to hit the lottery. Conor golds/black(?)/Khabib golds(black auto?), golds of JJ/Israel, Colorblast and gold/blacks of a few RC's(Jiri/Khamzat). I know there are other hits that get you there(1k), but it seems like less and less as time keeps going. I'm sure there are also plenty of people buying sealed to hold sealed. Never a terrible strategy if the past few years is any indication. Market looks pretty weak right now though(in all sports/areas really). And of course there's the "ultimate risk". Group breaks. Pay 50-100(however much it is...I haven't followed GB's of this stuff) to try for the grand slam or get 2 base cards worth 25 cents. :)!

JJ is typically what I'm after(besides trying to grab a few of the RC's) and his silvers went from 200~ at release to now being 50-60 in less than a month. I have bought 1 at the current price(58 shipped with tax) and I'll start buying multiples at maybe 40 if they will dip that far. I'm thinking that will either be soon or it won't happen at all as I imagine there's not a ton of breaking going on anymore.

Back on topic: Select looks great. There will be some monsters come out and that's all that'll really matter for people to justify spending however much it costs(and of course group breaks!). Good luck to them. I was that guy for a long time till I did what I consider to be "growing up"(I'm old...42...) a few years ago. I try, and am fairly successful at not over spending on wax anymore and stick to singles.

[rms13]

The floor was a LOT higher closer to release, even with 1k hobby boxes. Now, not so much. I'm going to assume people are hoping to hit the lottery. Conor golds/black(?)/Khabib golds(black auto?), golds of JJ/Israel, Colorblast and gold/blacks of a few RC's(Jiri/Khamzat). I know there are other hits that get you there(1k), but it seems like less and less as time keeps going. I'm sure there are also plenty of people buying sealed to hold sealed. Never a terrible strategy if the past few years is any indication. Market looks pretty weak right now though(in all sports/areas really). And of course there's the "ultimate risk". Group breaks. Pay 50-100(however much it is...I haven't followed GB's of this stuff) to try for the grand slam or get 2 base cards worth 25 cents. :)!

JJ is typically what I'm after(besides trying to grab a few of the RC's) and his silvers went from 200~ at release to now being 50-60 in less than a month. I have bought 1 at the current price(58 shipped with tax) and I'll start buying multiples at maybe 40 if they will dip that far. I'm thinking that will either be soon or it won't happen at all as I imagine there's not a ton of breaking going on anymore.

Back on topic: Select looks great. There will be some monsters come out and that's all that'll really matter for people to justify spending however much it costs(and of course group breaks!). Good luck to them. I was that guy for a long time till I did what I consider to be "growing up"(I'm old...42...) a few years ago. I try, and am fairly successful at not over spending on wax anymore and stick to singles.


Prizm full case breaks were going $350+ for any desirable fighter and top ones were getting close to $1000. I haven’t seen many full case hobby breaks lately, it’s mostly 1/4 case, single hobby box and even some blaster breaks now


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[rms13]

Has anyone heard reports or speculation about other UFC Panini releases that are coming besides Prizm and Select? I'm going to assume there will be Mosaic at some point but will we see the same amount of sets as NBA and NFL get?

[Brobocop]

Has anyone heard reports or speculation about other UFC Panini releases that are coming besides Prizm and Select? I'm going to assume there will be Mosaic at some point but will we see the same amount of sets as NBA and NFL get?

I think someone said Immaculate and National Treasures were coming but based on how singles for Prizm are going, those boxes will almost certainty be blood baths.

[kevin2323]

I think someone said Immaculate and National Treasures were coming but based on how singles for Prizm are going, those boxes will almost certainty be blood baths.

man hopefully they can grab on card autos of GOATs and have dual and triple versions. That for me would make it stand out.

[Brobocop]

man hopefully they can grab on card autos of GOATs and have dual and triple versions. That for me would make it stand out.

I wouldn’t hold my breath and if they do, I can guarantee you can get version from older Topps releases for way cheaper.

[kevin2323]

I wouldn’t hold my breath and if they do, I can guarantee you can get version from older Topps releases for way cheaper.

True. I only pulled the trigger on a dual auto the other night

[NickyCards]

Has anyone heard reports or speculation about other UFC Panini releases that are coming besides Prizm and Select? I'm going to assume there will be Mosaic at some point but will we see the same amount of sets as NBA and NFL get?

Chronicles in the summer and Immaculate in December. Got that from an article regarding Panini acquiring the UFC license.

[Brobocop]

Is this still on track to release this month? I feel like Prizm flamed out so fast that the singles market is going to be kind of light for this.

[YayNJ]

Is this still on track to release this month? I feel like Prizm flamed out so fast that the singles market is going to be kind of light for this.

It's supposed to be out already isn't it? Start of July... we're now past mid-month.

I haven't heard anything about it for weeks/months.

[PSA2Pac]

Its on the front page of Panini as 'coming soon"

Hobby drops 7/28, according to couple other sites
https://www.paniniamerica.net/2021-panini-select-ufc-trading-cards-box-hobby.html

[thenightman]

Are blasters at $50-$60 worth ripping? Doubt it.

[Brobocop]

Are blasters at $50-$60 worth ripping? Doubt it.

There are boxes of this floating around fro $800 on eBay. Tempted to buy one but I just know singles are the way to go. Just sucks that with these high prices, nobody is breaking outside of group breaks.

[PSA2Pac]

Select UFC is floating around eBay? Can you link me, I don’t see anything

Edit: or are you referring to the hobby presale boxes?

[Brobocop]

Select UFC is floating around eBay? Can you link me, I don’t see anything

Edit: or are you referring to the hobby presale boxes?

The presale hobby boxes.

[PSA2Pac]

The presale hobby boxes.

Gotcha. Yeah Im tempted to grab one too but Im probably gonna wait to see if I can score on Panini's site when they drop.

Im just buying to stack though, I have a Prizm hobby and Im hoping to get a hobby of each product to hold onto. I just hold the hobby boxes and then buy the singles that I want separately.

Wondering if they're gonna do Select retail? I'll rip some blasters but Im never...ever ever ever... ripping a $1k hobby box lol My luck is too abysmal and Id regret it instantly.

Actually have about 12 Prizm blasters and the hobby Im sitting on right now.

[PSA2Pac]

Sold $900 of low end basketball retail wax (Donruss and Hoops) and used the funds to preorder a box. I don’t mind securing one now since, out of pocket, I’m only into it about $300 or so, since I scored that retail for retail price :)!

[thenightman]

Sold $900 of low end basketball retail wax (Donruss and Hoops) and used the funds to preorder a box. I don’t mind securing one now since, out of pocket, I’m only into it about $300 or so, since I scored that retail for retail price :)!

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[PSA2Pac]

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Yeah man I was gonna wait and use the money to try to score on Paninis site but its been so hit or miss for me that, I like the piece of mind of already having one secured. Dont have to worry about it now

Really wondering if they are gonna drop UFC Select retail? I cant see Panini passing up the opportunity but I havent seen anything about it.

[Mahomie]

Dont have to worry about it now

Ok, yeah, just saw your post about this in the other thread.

I would definitely be interested in some retail, even if they overprint it like football.

For me, the big difference between Select Football and Select UFC is that there are only maybe 2-3 players on the football checklist that I'm chasing...whereas the UFC checklist has a lot more fighters I'd like to collect, both young and old.

Same with Prizm...just couldn't find much UFC out in the wild.

[Yoddleman]

If they drop to 6-700 I’ll be in for 1 but that’s it

[t6p]

Not sure if it was already mentioned, but it looks like we're getting an H2 format for this as well:

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[PSA2Pac]

Ok, yeah, just saw your post about this in the other thread.

I would definitely be interested in some retail, even if they overprint it like football.

For me, the big difference between Select Football and Select UFC is that there are only maybe 2-3 players on the football checklist that I'm chasing...whereas the UFC checklist has a lot more fighters I'd like to collect, both young and old.

Same with Prizm...just couldn't find much UFC out in the wild.

Agreed man. Actually why I’ve been moving some of my football wax from this year. I’m actually not as bullish on Herbert as most.

I picked up the Select UFC hobby to stash (since it’s first year I want to hold a box of each) and will rip any blasters I can find. I also will just buy singles that I want.

[Mahomie]

will rip any blasters I can find. I also will just buy singles that I want.

hehe, samesies

[PSA2Pac]

Not sure if it was already mentioned, but it looks like we're getting an H2 format for this as well:

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$199 presale
https://www.blowoutcards.com/pre-orders/2021-panini-select-ufc-h2-box.html

[yea yea]

Is it safe to assume Select checklist will mirror Prizm?

The sell sheet has Brock autos which weren't in Prizm. Will Select have more veteran/legends?

[Brobocop]

Is it safe to assume Select checklist will mirror Prizm?

The sell sheet has Brock autos which weren't in Prizm. Will Select have more veteran/legends?

If it's like the other sports, I'd imagine a smaller base checklist that's more focused on solid names. I might try a box of the hobby hybrid.

[PSA2Pac]

Yeah for $199 I scooped one myself. Outside of potentially finding retail blasters for retail, the H2 box is the cheapest barrier to entry for this product.

[baseballbunez]

Checklist is out. Looks good to me, lot of new auto names added

[Brobocop]

Checklist is out. Looks good to me, lot of new auto names added

Thanks for the link lol.

[PSA2Pac]

Thanks for the link lol.

Lol yeah I can’t seem to find it

[baseballbunez]

It's on Panini's site, sorry didn't mention. No way to link directly to a checklist posted there, just go to releases and pull it up on their site

[cowtowncollectr]

I would love to get a box of these but there's no way I'm paying $17 a card.

I would agree with this. Would be fun to rip, but a horrible value exchange. You'd have to have a huge hit each box to break even. I think its easy to lose sight of the per-card cost as we've all become numb to these expensive boxes

[Brobocop]

I would agree with this. Would be fun to rip, but a horrible value exchange. You'd have to have a huge hit each box to break even. I think its easy to lose sight of the per-card cost as we've all become numb to these expensive boxes

That's why I might buy a box of H2, cost would be about $8 a card.

[Yoddleman]

How we feeling about checklist? I’m looking to get hobby box but would like to get it at the low point. Would like to know what people think these will settle at after release

[Brobocop]

How we feeling about checklist? I’m looking to get hobby box but would like to get it at the low point. Would like to know what people think these will settle at after release

Seeing how Prizm is still above the price it launched at, Select probably is not going under $1k a box.

[AwesomeBrian]

Hobby box, $1K for 60 cards $16/card

No thanks. F Panini

[t6p]

Hobby boxes available from Panini on Friday at 1PM EST.

[PSA2Pac]

Hobby boxes available from Panini on Friday at 1PM EST.

I got a hobby and two H2 boxes coming. Stashing the hobby and 1 H2 and ripping the other H2

[t6p]

I got a hobby and two H2 boxes coming. Stashing the hobby and 1 H2 and ripping the other H2

Nice. I'm dying to open some UFC cards, but I'm not paying ~$1k for hobby boxes to rip and I haven't been able to find any Prizm retail for msrp.

I might jump on an H2 box or two. I haven't seen anything about Select retail. Anyone have any info on if that's coming or not?

[PSA2Pac]

Nice. I'm dying to open some UFC cards, but I'm not paying ~$1k for hobby boxes to rip and I haven't been able to find any Prizm retail for msrp.

I might jump on an H2 box or two. I haven't seen anything about Select retail. Anyone have any info on if that's coming or not?

I feel you man. I bought a Prizm hobby too from Paninis site but I just stashed it. Bought the Select hobby for the same reason. Those are longterm stashes for me.

I did find about 14 Prizm blasters at retail though and Im hoping they do Select but I havent seen any specific info about it. I have heard from other people that they're doing retail but still waiting/hoping to see if its true.

[PSA2Pac]

Select has been my favorite set for basketball and football and been waiting for it to drop for UFC. So much nicer than Prizm IMO

https://www.paniniamerica.net/blog/the-panini-america-quality-control-gallery-2021-ufc-select-arrives-tomorrow-and-it-is-spectacular/

Price $874 on Panini in the am

[t6p]

Kind of interesting that there's such a small difference in the price of NBA vs UFC Select hobby boxes when the H2 boxes are going for $550 vs $200 respectively. Seems to be a similar configuration, unless I'm missing something.

Maybe the UFC H2 boxes are the way to go with this product?

[Brobocop]

Other sites have them for $874. This thing feels a bit dead on arrival in terms of box prices going up.

[PSA2Pac]

Kind of interesting that there's such a small difference in the price of NBA vs UFC Select hobby boxes when the H2 boxes are going for $550 vs $200 respectively. Seems to be a similar configuration, unless I'm missing something.

Maybe the UFC H2 boxes are the way to go with this product?

Thought the same thing regarding the correlation between basketball hobby and H2 vs UFC, and that’s why I also picked up a couple H2. Surprised they are priced at $199 honestly, might be scooping more.

Been selling a bunch of other retail I got for retail and moving it into stuff I’d rather hold. I love to rip but I’m the type of person to buy and sit on pricy wax and then just buy the singles I want, and then, if given the opportunity to buy retail for retail, I’ll rip a little bit to satisfy the itch and save the rest of that too lol

I collect wax as much as singles

[Brobocop]

Saw some breaks today, yuck. Staying far away from any kind of wax. I think there were only a handful of numbered prizms in the boxes I saw unless I was missing something. Singles again it is!

[Brobocop]

Release day and this thread is quiet as a mouse. Dang. I hope people didn’t buy any of the boxes listed on Panini’s site. This should be a $200 box.


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[rms13]

Release day and this thread is quiet as a mouse. Dang. I hope people didn’t buy any of the boxes listed on Panini’s site. This should be a $200 box.


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I didn't but it seemed like they sold out in about 5 minutes

[PSA2Pac]

It sold out quick.

For comparisons sake, Select basketball, which dropped before UFC Select, is still on sale right now - over 9 hours after it first went live..

[Yoddleman]

NBA still in stock but ufc sold out lmaooo cmon now what the hell is going on. I’ll be back when ufc is down to 500ish

[Cavaliercards]

Had a case and half come in the store today.

Listed one box on eBay and rest sold in store.

[PSA2Pac]

My LCS was sold out when I called

[Brobocop]

I feel for people who paid that price, the breaks I watched did not look very pretty.


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[Crashingwaves]

It sold out quick.

For comparisons sake, Select basketball, which dropped before UFC Select, is still on sale right now - over 9 hours after it first went live..

Think there is a difference in print run? Or perhaps this is a manufactured 'sell out' to give the feeling of popularity and scarcity?

[PSA2Pac]

Think there is a difference in print run? Or perhaps this is a manufactured 'sell out' to give the feeling of popularity and scarcity?

I dont think it’s manufactured scarcity because it literally sold out in a few minutes.

I expected them to take Select basketball down to save face, but its still up this morning.

No way they are worried about public perception re: UFC, but not about basketball (arguably the biggest sport they produce for)

Most likely answer is a mix of, potential difference in print run, and the demand was there for the UFC at the price point it was offered. This is only the second set Panini has done since acquiring the UFC license. Select is also one of the most coveted brands (along with Prizm and Optic). Prizm sold out in the same time frame.

I pre-ordered my UFC Select so I didnt pick up anything but, for example, my friend who planned to pick up UFC and basketball, skipped basketball once they announced $1k and picked up 5 UFC hobby (shrug)

There wasnt any FOTL offered for UFC but there was for basketball, It sold out at $750 so folks werent trying to pay $1k I guess, for a slightly watered down product

[rms13]

Think there is a difference in print run? Or perhaps this is a manufactured 'sell out' to give the feeling of popularity and scarcity?

I heard some dealers saying UFC print runs are much lower than NBA or NFL

[Mahomie]

I heard some dealers saying UFC print runs are much lower than NBA or NFL

That's what I've heard as well. I haven't seen any actual evidence/proof, but it seems logical.

[rms13]

That's what I've heard as well. I haven't seen any actual evidence/proof, but it seems logical.

Yeah, my only proof is that it seems much harder to find UFC cards. I don't think Panini will release print numbers. I did hear VP of Sales from Panini on a podcast a few months ago saying they were going to start increasing retail print even higher to meet demand.

[nmordowitz]

I have been in a few breaks
16 spots - 3 box breaks - based on the fighters last name first letter - comboed based on checklist
One break I had the U/V spot
My big hit:
Kamaru Usman Tie Dye Auto https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210801/40f4654d4aa9167f1063104f6c99e9b6.jpg


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[bsnsports0605]

I have been in a few breaks
16 spots - 3 box breaks - based on the fighters last name first letter - comboed based on checklist
One break I had the U/V spot
My big hit:
Kamaru Usman Tie Dye Auto https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210801/40f4654d4aa9167f1063104f6c99e9b6.jpg


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Nice name you hit. That photo is so blah and boring though

[nmordowitz]

Nice name you hit. That photo is so blah and boring though

Lol
At least it’s a pic of my card which is what I am happy with 🤷

[Brobocop]

Lol
At least it’s a pic of my card which is what I am happy with [emoji1745]


I think they meant the photo the used for the fighter.


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[nmordowitz]

I think they meant the photo the used for the fighter.


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Ah - makes more sense now - agreed - could do better photography wise


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[PSA2Pac]

Dope Usman auto!

I get it, things that can always be better but honestly - who cares?

[Crashingwaves]

Yeah, my only proof is that it seems much harder to find UFC cards. I don't think Panini will release print numbers. I did hear VP of Sales from Panini on a podcast a few months ago saying they were going to start increasing retail print even higher to meet demand.

I can see the other big sports having larger print runs.... but compared to Topps, it does seem massive. I have a feeling some speculators are sitting on a massive amount of product.

[Brobocop]

I can see the other big sports having larger print runs.... but compared to Topps, it does seem massive. I have a feeling some speculators are sitting on a massive amount of product.

I wish them luck. I don't think UFC is a sport I'd want to hedge my investments on.

[cassijon]

Got into a 2 box random pack break today and was lucky enough to hit this Conor Mcgregor premier level tie dye 1/25

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xV6nRNSUHGM8E4da9

[PSA2Pac]

Got into a 2 box random pack break today and was lucky enough to hit this Conor Mcgregor premier level tie dye 1/25

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xV6nRNSUHGM8E4da9

Dope card!

[PSA2Pac]

I heard some dealers saying UFC print runs are much lower than NBA or NFL

I can tell you from a retail standpoint, I can confirm thats absolutely true.

Im lucky in that I live in a state where I am able to still pretty easily pick up product from Walmart and even Target in-store (non-football/basketball)

My stash of UFC Prizm, compared to everything from Prizm basketball, to Select and Optic football, to Topps Chrome Soccer, pales in comparison. I hit a number of fresh restocks at Walmart and they never had more than 4 or so UFC blasters. At the same time they would have, say, 8-12 Prizm basketball blasters, 10 hangers and a box or two of cellos. Basketball has been getting stocked every single week for a couple months now. UFC came and went in about a month or so. It hasnt stocked for at least a month, Prizm b ball stocked again last week. The couple times I caught them at Target it was 4 blasters.

Obviously the demand for basketball and UFC are two different things, but that also is evidence as to why Panini would print less.

Panini never dropped any megas, hangers, cellos, gravity feeds for UFC - only blasters.

They definitely didn't print anywhere near what they are doing with other sport products. Which, to me, is as solid of a place to put some money in the hobby as any in this climate. Obviously only if you believe in the growth in both the sport/hobby.

But of course I could be wrong lol

[Brobocop]

I'm not sure print run being smaller means it's that small. What are people getting in a box of Select, 4-6 numbered parallels? I also saw a Miocic parallel to 25 sell for less than $60. Those were going for north of $100 in Prizm. Interesting stuff but I'm glad I held off on buying wax.

[Mahomie]

I also saw a Miocic parallel to 25 sell for less than $60. Those were going for north of $100 in Prizm.

I saw that, too.

I'm still planning on picking up some singles (and hopefully some retail at MSRP), but a lot of guys like Jiri, Khamzat, Gilbert Burns, Ciryl Gane, Brandon Moreno, Bryce Mitchell, Michael Chandler, etc. already had their true rookie cards released in the Prizm set.

[Crashingwaves]

I'm not sure print run being smaller means it's that small. What are people getting in a box of Select, 4-6 numbered parallels? I also saw a Miocic parallel to 25 sell for less than $60. Those were going for north of $100 in Prizm. Interesting stuff but I'm glad I held off on buying wax.

Good point. For Panini, the releases may be smaller compared to other sports they have the Lic for... but compared to the Topps releases... these feel massive. The chasing of colored cardboard parallels seems like manufactured hype to me... I just chase autos.

[psochaps]

Coming to blockchain nft starting next week.

[bywayofvintage]

Does anyone know how SP the Octagonside cards are?

[Brobocop]

Every time I think about buying a box of Hobby Hybrid, I watch breaks of other Hobby Hybrid and see how rare numbered parallels are. No wonder why I have yet to buy a single card from this. It's crazy to open this in any format.

[Jhart]

Any input on the octagonside silvers? They seem extremely tough.

[t6p]

Saw an H2 box for $150 and decided to take a shot. Nothing too exciting but I didn't do horrible I guess. Usman is /99 and Vettori /199. Ngannou and Ortega are silvers.

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