As the bitter cold weather sweeps across the country, collectors of contemporary hobby items have a reason to stay indoors and enjoy some thrilling new releases in the sports card world. From football to hockey, baseball to basketball, there’s something for every enthusiast. Let’s take a closer look at what’s hitting the shelves in the upcoming weeks.
SAGE Low Series Football is scheduled to release on January 12, 2024. This pre-draft set by SAGE is making an early appearance and is perfect for football card aficionados. Although it lacks team logos, it boasts a collection of autographed cards. Each box contains 16 packs, with an autograph and seven cards in each pack. Keep an eye out for the new SP Kaleidoscope Autographs and on-card signatures in the Next Level autograph cards. Hobby boxes are selling for under $130 on eBay, and blaster boxes are also available.
Next up is the 2022-23 Upper Deck ICE Hockey, named after the ongoing season. Despite being branded for the previous season, this release is now up for grabs. Each box offers 12 packs, with six cards in each pack, usually featuring an autograph or memorabilia card. Notable highlights include the hard-signed Ice Premieres Auto and Auto Patch cards, as well as a 250-card base set. The Signature Swatches cards bring a unique element with a hard-signed autograph and a game-worn jersey swatch. These boxes are currently being sold for around $125.
On January 17, 2023, Bowman’s Best Baseball will be hitting the market, with a focus on prospects and rookies. Each Hobby box offers 12 packs spread over two mini-boxes, and you can expect to find at least three Chrome autograph cards. This edition also introduces an insert set by Hall of Famer Randy Johnson. If you’re looking to get your hands on these boxes, the best eBay price currently stands at $289. Additionally, 2023 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball will also release on the same day, offering another exciting option for baseball fans.
Mark your calendars for January 24, 2023, as Topps Stadium Club Baseball finally hits the shelves after a slight delay from its original October release. This set is well-known for its photo-focused 300-card base set and comes in two Hobby box versions. You can find these Hobby boxes available for $148. On the same day, prepare for the release of 2023-24 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey, which promises two autograph and/or memorabilia cards per box, amping up the excitement for hockey card collectors.
January 26 brings us the highly anticipated 2023-24 Panini Donruss Basketball, featuring fat packs and Rated Rookies. Hobby boxes contain ten packs, each containing 30 cards, including one autograph. Basketball enthusiasts will also be delighted to hear about the release of 2023 Panini Phoenix Football, which showcases two autos, one memorabilia card, and various other collectibles. Online pricing for these boxes falls in the $300-$350 range.
Get ready to dive into the world of sports card collecting with these upcoming releases. Whether you’re a football fan, hockey enthusiast, baseball lover, or basketball aficionado, there’s an array of options to satisfy your card collecting cravings. So, gather your fellow collectors, get your hands on these new releases, and let the indoor sports card adventure begin!
