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2012 Panini Signature Series Baseball Hobby Box
What are these options?
- Hobby Box
- The full-size box sold through card shops rather than big-box stores. It has the most packs and the best odds, and most modern hobby boxes guarantee at least one autograph or memorabilia card. Pack and card counts vary by product line. Older listings sometimes call this a wax box.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$275 | ||
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Frequently asked
Who's 2012 Panini Signature Series for?
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
What makes this product different from other 2012 baseball releases?
Signature Series is all about autographs. Every single box has three on-card signatures, which was rare for baseball products at the time. It's the first time the brand returned to baseball since 2001, and it's loaded with Hall of Famers and current stars.
Who are the key autograph subjects?
You'll find Hall of Famers like Ken Griffey Jr., Greg Maddux, Nolan Ryan, Pete Rose, Randy Johnson, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson, and Cal Ripken Jr. Current players include Miguel Cabrera, Mariano Rivera, Josh Hamilton, Matt Kemp, Ryan Braun, and Dustin Pedroia.
What's the deal with Rated Rookies Patches?
These are autographed manupatches of top rookie prospects, limited to 299 copies. Yoenis Cespedes is one of the notable names. They're one of the premium chase cards in the product.
How many cards are in the base set?
The set has 150 total cards, with base cards limited to 499 copies each. That means even the base cards are numbered and relatively scarce.
What are Diamond Cuts?
Diamond Cuts are cut autographs numbered to 25 or fewer copies, making them some of the rarest hits in the product. They're a short-print chase for serious collectors.
Is there a rookie card focus in this product?
While it's not exclusively a rookie product, Rated Rookies Patches are a major draw. The product also includes plenty of established stars and Hall of Famers, so it appeals to a wide range of collectors.
What are the best inserts in 2012 Panini Signature Series?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Signatures, Rated Rookies Patches, Hitters Ink, Lumber Cuts, Game Ball Signatures, Diamond Cuts.
When did 2012 Panini Signature Series come out?
It dropped November 7, 2012.
What's in a 2012 Panini Signature Series hobby box?
1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack, 3 autographs guaranteed per box
What's the cheapest 2012 Panini Signature Series hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $275.00 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2012 Panini Signature Series?
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2012 Panini Signature Series Baseball
An autograph-heavy product that packs three on-card signatures into every six-card box, featuring Hall of Famers like Ken Griffey Jr., Greg Maddux, and Nolan Ryan alongside current stars such as Miguel Cabrera and Mariano Rivera.
Autographs
3 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 3 Commons, parallels, or insert cards
Inserts to watch
- Signatures On-card autographs of current MLBPA players like Josh Hamilton, Matt Kemp, Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Braun, Dustin Pedroia, and Mariano Rivera, limited to 99 copies.
- Rated Rookies Patches Autographed manupatches of top prospects like Yoenis Cespedes, limited to 299.
- Hitters Ink Mix of past and present player autographs.
- Lumber Cuts Trapped signed wood pieces from players.
- Game Ball Signatures Sweet spot leather autographs.
- Diamond Cuts Cut autographs numbered to 25 or fewer copies.
Fast facts
- Released
- November 7, 2012
- Box config
- 1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack, 3 autographs guaranteed per box