As the cold weather keeps many indoors, sports card collectors can find solace in the exciting releases hitting the shelves and online retailers in the coming weeks. From football to baseball, hockey to basketball, there’s something for every fan. Let’s take a closer look at what’s to come:
January 12, 2024, marks the arrival of SAGE Low Series Football, perfect for die-hard football card enthusiasts. Despite the lack of team logos, this pre-draft release from SAGE offers a wide array of autographed cards. Each box contains 16 packs, with an autograph and seven cards per pack. Be on the lookout for the new SP Kaleidoscope Autographs and the Next Level autograph cards with on-card signatures. Hobby boxes can be found for under $130 on eBay, with blaster boxes also available.
Now available is the 2022-23 Upper Deck ICE Hockey, named after the current season. Although it is still branded for the previous season, it offers a fantastic collection. Each box comes with 12 packs, containing six cards, including an autograph or memorabilia card. Notable features include hard-signed Ice Premieres Auto and Auto Patch cards, along with a 250-card base set. The Signature Swatches cards add a unique touch with a hard-signed autograph and game-worn jersey swatch. You can expect to find these boxes priced around $125.
On January 17, 2023, be prepared for the release of Bowman’s Best Baseball. This set focuses on prospects and rookies, with 12 packs per Hobby box, spread over two mini-boxes. You can anticipate finding at least three Chrome autograph cards in each box. This year’s edition also features an insert set by Hall of Famer Randy Johnson. Currently, the best eBay price for these boxes is $289. Additionally, 2023 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball will also hit the shelves on the same day.
Mark your calendars for January 24, 2023, as Topps Stadium Club Baseball finally makes its way to the market after a delay from its original October release. This set is renowned for its photo-focused 300-card base set and is available in two Hobby box versions. Hobby boxes can be acquired for $148. On the same day, be on the lookout for the release of 2023-24 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey, with promises of two autograph and/or memorabilia cards per box.
January 26 brings us the release of 2023-24 Panini Donruss Basketball, which features fat packs and Rated Rookies. Hobby boxes come with ten packs, each containing 30 cards, including one autograph. Another release on the same day is the 2023 Panini Phoenix Football, where boxes contain two autos, one memorabilia card, and various other collectibles. The price range for these boxes online is between $300 and $350.
With such an impressive lineup of releases, sports card collectors are sure to find plenty of excitement and enjoyment during the indoor months ahead. Whether your passion lies in football, hockey, baseball, or basketball, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to add these new releases to your collection and dive into the world of sports card collecting!
