Upper Deck Series 1 20-21 - Page 15

Bigduga · 12-29-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kellmuff

It's a pretty weak Series 1 tbh. Hard to know if Series 2 will be any better. Stutzle will be in it. Maybe Byfield too?

There’s for sure a big drop off after the great French hype...but i think the second tier of guys this year -Broberg/Byram/Vilardi/Norris/Geekie/McMichael/Krebs/Julolevi- is pretty standard depth for a YG checklist. There’s good pedigree there, anyway....just might sleep awhile.

S2 is for sure going to start out as a hunt for Byfield or Kaprizov...they’ll save someone that jumps out early for update just to annoy everyone.

sigmachi · 12-29-2020, 11:36 AM

I pulled a Bowen Byram no foil card last night from a blaster. Not especially valuable but pretty neat.

heritagebill · 12-29-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by heritagebill

Anyone ever have a mega box for Series 1 set off the detector at a Target/Walmart? Just bought a mega and set off detector as I walked out, the guy takes the mega box and goes I wonder if it's this, and sure enough he swipes the mega box multiple times and it continues to set off the alarm (yes I paid for it lol). Anyone know if this is a sign of what's inside? I'm sure i'm overthinking it too much...

The box had nothing special in it at all, not even a strip inside that could set it off lol

CicadaMound · 12-29-2020, 05:40 PM

Target uses a flat square RFID tag, Walmart's is the one with the strip. Mine set off the alarm too.

Yoddleman · 12-29-2020, 11:44 PM

Had 302 fan cash so I bought 10 tins for $2

GKG51 · 12-30-2020, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoddleman

Had 302 fan cash so I bought 10 tins for $2

Did you open them? Let us know what you get.

cjstark72 · 12-31-2020, 03:30 PM

So I purchased a case back on release day through my LCS and debated opening it after reading all the comments about the issues with the corners on the Young Guns. My LCS received the case from Southern Hobby Supply. I decided to open the case this past week with my son on his winter break and my time off work. The condition of the corners on all of the Young Guns was fantastic. None of the corners were rounded, but in a couple of boxes the Young Guns were really off-centered on the back. I'll be submitting those to Upper Deck for replacements. As for the collation it was excellent. I received no duplicates of any inserts and received all the Young Guns. I'll post all of the hits with pictures in the box/case breaks section.

CJsHockeyCards · 01-04-2021, 10:46 AM

Does anyone know when Series 1 will be on Upper Deck e-pack?

daktmacfan · 01-05-2021, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sigmachi

I pulled a Bowen Byram no foil card last night from a blaster. Not especially valuable but pretty neat.

Byram is the Captain for team Canada at the World Juniors that is just ending tonight. Team Canada is currently trailing USA 2-0 in the Gold Medal game.

daktmacfan · 01-05-2021, 10:46 PM

What is the going rate for a base Lafreniere Young Guns with the rounded cut corners?

wcu98grad · 01-06-2021, 12:50 PM

Do you guys feel the chances of YGs are improved by going with Fat Packs, Tins, Mega, Hobby etc?

Bigduga · 01-06-2021, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wcu98grad

Do you guys feel the chances of YGs are improved by going with Fat Packs, Tins, Mega, Hobby etc?

not anymore...used to be the tins were a bit of a deal...but they've pretty much balanced out the YG pulls to cost across the retail spectrum. if you're going for YG's the cost per YG in retail is pretty much the same no matter which box/pack format you buy.

Hobby is 50% inflated because of the chance at pulling clear/french/exclusive/hi-gloss...but you knew that already.

kellmuff · 01-06-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by daktmacfan

What is the going rate for a base Lafreniere Young Guns with the rounded cut corners?

probably a stupid amount because the PSA 10s are hitting the market now for outrageous amounts and driving up prices.

daktmacfan · 01-06-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kellmuff

probably a stupid amount because the PSA 10s are hitting the market now for outrageous amounts and driving up prices.

Ok I was expecting them to be lower by this point, but good point.

wcu98grad · 01-06-2021, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigduga

not anymore...used to be the tins were a bit of a deal...but they've pretty much balanced out the YG pulls to cost across the retail spectrum. if you're going for YG's the cost per YG in retail is pretty much the same no matter which box/pack format you buy.

Hobby is 50% inflated because of the chance at pulling clear/french/exclusive/hi-gloss...but you knew that already.

Thanks for the info. I have a young one that got his first cards over the Christmas holiday and is now really excited about collecting. I am trying to figure out what might be my best chances of surprising him with a Lafreniere

Bigduga · 01-06-2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wcu98grad

Thanks for the info. I have a young one that got his first cards over the Christmas holiday and is now really excited about collecting. I am trying to figure out what might be my best chances of surprising him with a Lafreniere

Everyone’s mileage is obviously different...I have a 10 yr old nephew that’s way into it. I get him the 10 pack retail blasters or whatever they’re called on gift-ey occasions, and i *usually* have a retail box handy to give out a pack or two at a time as like a little “attaboy” allowance for when i find out he gets A’s on tests at school, or he walked down the lane and cleaned up leaves for his grandma...good sportsmanship at his hockey or baseball games...that kinda stuff. He likes opening packs more than hunting any one card - although he knows about the Lafreniere this year for sure...and then every so often we’ll sit down and sort his stack to set-build.

valleynuckfan · 01-06-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wcu98grad

Thanks for the info. I have a young one that got his first cards over the Christmas holiday and is now really excited about collecting. I am trying to figure out what might be my best chances of surprising him with a Lafreniere

Just buy the card- it will very likely cost you much less than buying unopened product.
48 YGs are 1:4 packs =192 packs= 8 boxes of hobby or retail; 20 Megas/Tins; 24 Blasters; average across the entire print run.
Not as much fun as pulling one from a pack but chances are you'll save enough money to buy a fun box anyway.
It's been said that even sealed cases don't guarantee a Laffy.

wcu98grad · 01-08-2021, 04:17 PM

Does anyone in here also collect Basketball? I purchased some 2019-2020 Hoops Premium earlier this week and am unsure if they will ship or not. If Target does ship I might be willing to trade a box for a Lafreniere if anybody is interested

Agent99 · 01-08-2021, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wcu98grad

Does anyone in here also collect Basketball? I purchased some 2019-2020 Hoops Premium earlier this week and am unsure if they will ship or not. If Target does ship I might be willing to trade a box for a Lafreniere if anybody is interested

Wrong section. Go to Marketplace for sales and trade.

wcu98grad · 01-09-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent99

Wrong section. Go to Marketplace for sales and trade.

Thanks for the heads up

DarthMurdok · 01-09-2021, 02:25 PM

Just pulled this printing plate

https://imgur.com/a/9Klcm8f

DegaBama · 01-09-2021, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthMurdok

Just pulled this printing plate

https://imgur.com/a/9Klcm8f

Should be in the MVP thread.

wcu98grad · 01-12-2021, 01:02 PM

I've seen Fat Packs, Tins, Blasters, Megas at Walmart & Target but I haven't seen any Retail boxes. Are those sold at different outlets or just one of those things where some MJH etc distributors stock & some don't?

k13 · 01-12-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wcu98grad

I've seen Fat Packs, Tins, Blasters, Megas at Walmart & Target but I haven't seen any Retail boxes. Are those sold at different outlets or just one of those things where some MJH etc distributors stock & some don't?

My LCS has retail boxes.
I've never seen them at Walmart.
Online stores have them too.

mooselang · 01-13-2021, 10:58 AM

I finally read some of this thread and now realize why the corners on some of my YGs are not great. I just assumed it was from the crappy fat packs and blaster boxes or the way they were handled.

I have a Byram and Robertson that look like they were cut with rounded corners. Also pulled a Krebs the same day that has fantastic corners. Most of the lesser YGs I've pulled have rounded corners too.

Not really sure I feel like seeing if UD will do anything about them. But I guess if they are getting replaced?

12-29-2020, 11:36 AM	#352
sigmachi Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Paragould, AR Posts: 5,193 J_J_Bodyhunting	I pulled a Bowen Byram no foil card last night from a blaster. Not especially valuable but pretty neat. __________________ Buying every single DEMARIO DAVIS 2012 National Treasure and low #'d auto that you can bring me.

12-29-2020, 05:40 PM	#354
CicadaMound Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 556 CicadaMound	Target uses a flat square RFID tag, Walmart's is the one with the strip. Mine set off the alarm too.

12-29-2020, 11:44 PM	#355
Yoddleman Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 205 Yoddleman	Had 302 fan cash so I bought 10 tins for $2

12-31-2020, 03:30 PM	#357
cjstark72 Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 97	So I purchased a case back on release day through my LCS and debated opening it after reading all the comments about the issues with the corners on the Young Guns. My LCS received the case from Southern Hobby Supply. I decided to open the case this past week with my son on his winter break and my time off work. The condition of the corners on all of the Young Guns was fantastic. None of the corners were rounded, but in a couple of boxes the Young Guns were really off-centered on the back. I'll be submitting those to Upper Deck for replacements. As for the collation it was excellent. I received no duplicates of any inserts and received all the Young Guns. I'll post all of the hits with pictures in the box/case breaks section.

01-04-2021, 10:46 AM	#358
CJsHockeyCards Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 640	Does anyone know when Series 1 will be on Upper Deck e-pack?

01-05-2021, 10:46 PM	#360
daktmacfan Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: EST Posts: 1,150	What is the going rate for a base Lafreniere Young Guns with the rounded cut corners?

01-06-2021, 12:50 PM	#361
wcu98grad Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 87	Do you guys feel the chances of YGs are improved by going with Fat Packs, Tins, Mega, Hobby etc?

01-08-2021, 04:17 PM	#368
wcu98grad Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 87	Does anyone in here also collect Basketball? I purchased some 2019-2020 Hoops Premium earlier this week and am unsure if they will ship or not. If Target does ship I might be willing to trade a box for a Lafreniere if anybody is interested

01-09-2021, 02:25 PM	#371
DarthMurdok Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Herndon Posts: 13 Gorongreeny	Just pulled this printing plate https://imgur.com/a/9Klcm8f

01-12-2021, 01:02 PM	#373
wcu98grad Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 87	I've seen Fat Packs, Tins, Blasters, Megas at Walmart & Target but I haven't seen any Retail boxes. Are those sold at different outlets or just one of those things where some MJH etc distributors stock & some don't?

01-13-2021, 10:58 AM	#375
mooselang Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 294 langcj04	I finally read some of this thread and now realize why the corners on some of my YGs are not great. I just assumed it was from the crappy fat packs and blaster boxes or the way they were handled. I have a Byram and Robertson that look like they were cut with rounded corners. Also pulled a Krebs the same day that has fantastic corners. Most of the lesser YGs I've pulled have rounded corners too. Not really sure I feel like seeing if UD will do anything about them. But I guess if they are getting replaced?