2013-14 Hobby box question

Kungfuwig24 · 11-17-2013, 01:31 PM

I want to get my brother-in-law a new box of cards for Christmas but collect baseball and don't know a good box to get. Any suggestions? Pros and cons of the new stuff?

oldgoldy97 · 11-17-2013, 01:35 PM

UD1 is probably the safest bet. 6 rookies from a good list of choices, a couple jersey hits and the chance at some rarer inserts and parallels. The Young Guns rookie cards are more sought after than a lot of the auto'd and game used (chuckle) rookies.

Select? It's shiny and you could hit a good, low numbered auto but it's way more expensive than UD1 and the cards will probably be less desirable.

Kungfuwig24 · 11-17-2013, 02:39 PM

Sounds good. Thanks for the information there.

cruiserdaddy7 · 11-17-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

UD1 is probably the safest bet. 6 rookies from a good list of choices, a couple jersey hits and the chance at some rarer inserts and parallels. The Young Guns rookie cards are more sought after than a lot of the auto'd and game used (chuckle) rookies.

Select? It's shiny and you could hit a good, low numbered auto but it's way more expensive than UD1 and the cards will probably be less desirable.

Well said... For what is on the market today UD Series 1 is a no brainer. I stay FAR away from Panini hockey products. Very far.

BackupGoalie · 11-17-2013, 02:57 PM

I'd go for 2013/14 Artifacts, you can't beat patches and tags!

TASS · 11-17-2013, 03:28 PM

UD Series 1 is the best buy as far as Hockey products with the double rookie crop it's a winner and has the best design and 'action' pictures of any hockey release year after year. Also has a nice compliment of inserts that the 'SP' are numbered. At $65.00-$75.00 a box this product is your best bang for the dollar.

Artifacts is decent but typically has a weak Auto checklist unless you hit a short-print, and outside of the potential to hit a nice patch card the majority of jersey hit's are one color. I don't feel Artifacts is worth the $115-$120 per box cost.

Kungfuwig24 · 11-18-2013, 01:20 AM

Thanks a alot guys! I am sure my brother-in-law will enjoy what I get him. Looks like I am leaning toward UD series one.

AllenWilliams87 · 11-18-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TASS

UD Series 1 is the best buy as far as Hockey products with the double rookie crop it's a winner and has the best design and 'action' pictures of any hockey release year after year. Also has a nice compliment of inserts that the 'SP' are numbered. At $65.00-$75.00 a box this product is your best bang for the dollar.

Artifacts is decent but typically has a weak Auto checklist unless you hit a short-print, and outside of the potential to hit a nice patch card the majority of jersey hit's are one color. I don't feel Artifacts is worth the $115-$120 per box cost.

$115-$120 for Artifacts? I see it online for $90. My LCS also sells it for $90.

I agree Series 1 is the best bet but Artifacts is exciting. Upper Deck > Panini.

11-17-2013, 01:31 PM	#1
Kungfuwig24 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,662 kungfuwig cano1123	2013-14 Hobby box question I want to get my brother-in-law a new box of cards for Christmas but collect baseball and don't know a good box to get. Any suggestions? Pros and cons of the new stuff? __________________ I am looking for Jamal Adams, Don Mattingly, and autographed/numbered cards of players from the championship Yankee teams.

11-17-2013, 01:35 PM	#2
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The parade zone Posts: 44,414 Myfakeebayid	UD1 is probably the safest bet. 6 rookies from a good list of choices, a couple jersey hits and the chance at some rarer inserts and parallels. The Young Guns rookie cards are more sought after than a lot of the auto'd and game used (chuckle) rookies. Select? It's shiny and you could hit a good, low numbered auto but it's way more expensive than UD1 and the cards will probably be less desirable. __________________ This space available Come at me when I matter. The best part of visiting Wisconsin? Leaving.

11-17-2013, 02:39 PM	#3
Kungfuwig24 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,662 kungfuwig cano1123	Sounds good. Thanks for the information there. __________________ I am looking for Jamal Adams, Don Mattingly, and autographed/numbered cards of players from the championship Yankee teams.

11-17-2013, 02:57 PM	#5
BackupGoalie Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 135 backupgoaliecards	I'd go for 2013/14 Artifacts, you can't beat patches and tags! __________________ Collecting Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Indians

11-17-2013, 03:28 PM	#6
TASS Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: RI Posts: 11,786 stevetass	UD Series 1 is the best buy as far as Hockey products with the double rookie crop it's a winner and has the best design and 'action' pictures of any hockey release year after year. Also has a nice compliment of inserts that the 'SP' are numbered. At $65.00-$75.00 a box this product is your best bang for the dollar. Artifacts is decent but typically has a weak Auto checklist unless you hit a short-print, and outside of the potential to hit a nice patch card the majority of jersey hit's are one color. I don't feel Artifacts is worth the $115-$120 per box cost. __________________ So if I am going to be a hater who hates the Patriots then buddy I am going to be the best damn hater I can be. I AM ALL IN.

11-18-2013, 01:20 AM	#7
Kungfuwig24 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,662 kungfuwig cano1123	Thanks a alot guys! I am sure my brother-in-law will enjoy what I get him. Looks like I am leaning toward UD series one. __________________ I am looking for Jamal Adams, Don Mattingly, and autographed/numbered cards of players from the championship Yankee teams.

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