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.
Cases
The factory-sealed carton a product ships in, holding a set number of boxes. A full case is the whole carton; an inner case is a smaller sealed block from inside it. Case buyers get untouched pack sequencing and a lower price per box. Some rare cards are seeded about once per case, which is what collectors mean by a case hit.
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Every box averages 7 autographs or relics out of just 8 cards total, and all autographs are hard-signed on-card. Everything in the set is numbered to 99 or less, with many key rookies capped at just 79 copies. It's one of the most autograph-heavy premium releases of the year.
Q2Who are the key rookies to chase?
Luka Doncic and Trae Young are the biggest names, both appearing in the Rookie Patch Autographs subset (/79). Other notable 2018 draft picks include Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, and Michael Porter Jr., all with RPA coverage.
Q3What's the difference between Rookie Autographs and Rookie Patch Autographs?
Rookie Autographs are straight on-card signatures numbered to 99. Rookie Patch Autographs include a jersey swatch and are numbered to 79, making them scarcer and more sought-after.
Q4Are there any booklet cards unique to Opulence?
Yes. Opulence is the only 2018-19 basketball set with autograph and memorabilia booklets. The NBA Finals Booklets feature premium patches like logoman and sponsor logos. The Rookie Octo Signature Booklet packs eight rookie autos on one oversized card.
Q5What are the base card parallels?
Base cards (#1-100) are numbered to 39 and come in Holo Gold (/10), Emerald (/5), Ruby FOTL (/3), and Platinum (1/1). Rookie Autographs and Rookie Patch Autographs have Gold (/25), Holo Gold (/10), and Platinum (1/1) parallels.
Q6Does Opulence include legends and veterans?
Absolutely. The 24K Autographs subset features Hall of Famers like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. City of Gold Signatures includes current stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. There's also a Gilded Sigs set with retired greats.
Q7How many cards are in a typical hobby box?
Each box contains exactly 8 cards: 7 hits (autographs or relics) and 1 non-hit card. This is down from 10 cards per box in the 2017-18 release.
Q8What are the best inserts in 2018-19 Panini Opulence?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Rookie Patch Autographs, Rookie Autographs, 24K Autographs, City of Gold Signatures, NBA Finals Booklets, Rookie Octo Signature Booklet.
Q9When did 2018-19 Panini Opulence come out?
It dropped July 19, 2019.
Q10What's in a 2018-19 Panini Opulence hobby box?
1 pack per box, 8 cards per pack, 3 boxes per case
Q11Where can I buy 2018-19 Panini Opulence?
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What to Expect
2018-19 Panini Opulence Basketball
2018-19 Panini Opulence is a ultra-premium basketball release loaded with on-card autographs, featuring rookie sensations like Luka Doncic and Trae Young in the Rookie Patch Autographs subset. Every box is stacked with hits, making it one of the most autograph-heavy products of the year.
Autographs
7Autographs or relics per box on average
On average per hobby box
1Base card or parallel (non-hit)
Inserts to watch
Rookie Patch AutographsThe marquee rookie chase featuring Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and other top 2018 draft picks, each numbered to 79 copies.
Rookie AutographsStraight on-card signatures for first-year players, numbered to 99, with Gold (/25), Holo Gold (/10), and Platinum (1/1) parallels.
24K AutographsPremium on-card signatures of NBA legends like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, numbered to 15–79 depending on player.
City of Gold SignaturesOn-card autos of current stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving, numbered to 15–79.
NBA Finals BookletsOversized multi-card booklets with Brand Logo, Sponsor Logo, and NBA Logoman parallels, exclusive to Opulence.
Rookie Octo Signature BookletOversized booklet cards featuring eight rookie autographs on a single card, a unique format to this product.
Fast facts
Released
July 19, 2019
Box config
1 pack per box, 8 cards per pack, 3 boxes per case
