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2018 Topps Heritage Low Number Baseball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What makes Shohei Ohtani's card so valuable?
Ohtani's card (#17) is an Action Image variation exclusive to hobby packs, pulling at 1:35 packs. It was a late addition to the set and marks his first pack-inserted MLB card, making it one of the most sought rookies in the product.
How many cards are in the Low Number series?
The Low Number series has 500 base cards, with the last 100 being short-printed. The full 2018 Topps Heritage set reaches 725 cards once the High Number series (released in September) is included.
What's the difference between the base set and the variations?
The base set is 500 portrait-style cards mimicking 1969 Topps. Variations include Action Image cards (in-game photos), Throwback uniforms, Team Name Color Swaps, Nickname variations, and error cards. There are over 100 different variations across the product.
Are there any notable error cards?
Yes. Card #1 shows Hanley Ramirez on the front but lists Jose Ramirez on the back. Card #246 (Jose Reyes) is missing his full career stats. These errors were not corrected, so they're not variations but still collectible.
What are the rarest inserts in Low Number?
Throwback Variations are the rarest at 1:6,573 packs. Chrome SuperFractors pull at 1:34,931 packs. Multi-relic and multi-autograph Clubhouse Collection cards are also extremely scarce, with some numbered to just 5 or 10 copies.
Does every hobby box have an autograph?
Each hobby box is guaranteed one autograph or relic card. The specific type varies, but you're always pulling at least one signed or game-used card per box.
Why were hobby boxes more expensive than previous Heritage releases?
The inclusion of Shohei Ohtani's short-print Action Image variation drove up initial pricing. Hobby boxes ranged from $75 to $125, significantly higher than prior years, due to collector demand for his rookie card.
When did 2018 Topps Heritage Low Number come out?
It dropped February 28, 2018.
What's in a 2018 Topps Heritage Low Number hobby box?
24 packs per box, 9 cards per pack. One autograph or relic card per box.
Where can I buy 2018 Topps Heritage Low Number?
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| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box | $1,500Trading Card Market | |||
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2018 Topps Heritage Low Number Baseball
2018 Topps Heritage is a 725-card set that mimics the design and quirks of 1969 Topps Baseball. The Low Number series (cards 1-500) dropped in February and features Shohei Ohtani's first pack-inserted MLB card as an Action Image variation, making it the marquee rookie pull.
Autographs
1 Autograph or relic card per box
Inserts to watch
- Action Image Variations 1 in 35 packs Shohei Ohtani's rookie card is an Action Image variation exclusive to hobby packs, making it the top chase in the product.
- Throwback Variations 1 in 6,573 packs Players in retro jerseys from yesteryear. Extremely scarce and highly sought by master set builders.
- Team Name Color Swap Variations 1 in 205 packs Team name printed in white instead of yellow. Hobby-exclusive short prints.
- Nickname Variations Players' nicknames from their Players Weekend jerseys replace the team name. Rare but no official odds published.
- Chrome Refractor 1 in 61 packs Chrome versions of base cards with refractor parallels, numbered to 569.
Fast facts
- Released
- February 28, 2018
- Box config
- 24 packs per box, 9 cards per pack. One autograph or relic card per box.
- Set size
- 725 cards
- Top rookie
- Shohei Ohtani