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Pacific Crown Royale

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Frequently asked

What makes 1999 Crown Royale different from other baseball sets?
Every card in the set is die-cut, which was a signature feature of the Crown Royale line. The design is distinctive and the die-cut cards stand out visually compared to standard rectangular cards.
Are there any notable rookies in this set?
No. While the set includes some rookie cards (like Jeff Weaver, Freddy Garcia, and Roy Halladay marked as RC), baseballcardpedia explicitly notes there are no notable rookies in the product.
What's the deal with short-printed cards?
18 of the 144 base cards are short-printed and seeded at 1:8 packs. These are tougher pulls than the regular base set and add a chase element to completing the base set.
What are the Cramer's Choice cards and why do collectors hunt them?
Cramer's Choice is a 10-card oversized set featuring Mike Cramer's all-star picks. One card is packed in every sealed hobby box. The real chase is the color parallels, especially the Purple version which is a 1/1 autographed by Cramer himself.
How do the parallels work in this set?
All 144 base cards come in two parallels: Limited (serial-numbered to 99) and Opening Day (serial-numbered to 72). Additionally, the Cramer's Choice Premiums have five color parallels ranging from 35 copies (Dark Blue) down to 1 copy (Purple autographed).
What's the box configuration and MSRP?
Each hobby box contains 24 packs with 6 cards per pack. The original MSRP was $5.99 per pack.
Which star players are featured in the inserts?
The inserts focus on 1999 superstars like Ken Griffey Jr., Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Derek Jeter, Mike Piazza, Tony Gwynn, Alex Rodriguez, and Cal Ripken Jr. These names appear across Century 21, Living Legends, Pillars of the Game, and other insert sets.
When did 1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Crown Royale come out?
It dropped September 1, 1999.
What's in a 1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Crown Royale hobby box?
24 packs per box, 6 cards per pack. Hobby only.
Where can I buy 1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Crown Royale?
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1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Crown Royale Baseball

1999 Crown Royale is an all-die-cut 144-card baseball set with no notable rookies, but loaded with star power and colorful insert sets. The appeal is the unique die-cut design and the chase for short-printed base cards and premium inserts like Cramer's Choice and Living Legends.

On average per hobby box
  1. 1 Cramer's Choice Premium card (oversized, one per sealed box)
  2. Gold Crown Die-Cut Premium (6-card set, seeded at 6:10 boxes)
  3. 1 Pillars of the Game insert (one per pack)
  4. 1 Pivotal Players insert (one per pack)
  5. Master Performers (2:25 packs)
  6. Century 21 insert (1:25 packs)
  7. Opening Day parallel (1:25 packs, serial-numbered to 72)
  8. Limited parallel (1:32 packs, serial-numbered to 99)
Inserts to watch
  • Cramer's Choice Premiums 1 per box Oversized 10-card set featuring Mike Cramer's all-star picks, with rare color parallels (Purple is 1/1 and autographed).
  • Living Legends 10-card set of star players, each serial-numbered to 375 copies.
  • Century 21 1 in 25 packs 10-card insert featuring top stars like Ken Griffey Jr., Mark McGwire, and Alex Rodriguez.
  • Pillars of the Game 1 per pack 25-card insert set, one guaranteed in every pack.
  • Pivotal Players 1 per pack 25-card insert set, one guaranteed in every pack; special foil-stamped versions given away at 1999 All-Star FanFest and National Sports Collectors Convention.
  • Limited and Opening Day Parallels All 144 base cards available serial-numbered to 99 (Limited) or 72 (Opening Day).
Fast facts
Released
September 1, 1999
Box config
24 packs per box, 6 cards per pack. Hobby only.

By CardStock Editorial