2017-18 Paninibasketball

Status

What are these options?
Blaster Box
The small retail box sold at stores like Walmart and Target, usually the cheapest full box on the shelf. Autographs are not guaranteed, but many blasters carry exclusive parallels you cannot pull from a hobby box.
Hanger Box
The cheapest retail format, a slim box made to hang on a store peg. It gives the most cards per dollar and suits set builders more than hit chasers.
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.
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.
Format In USAUSD In CanadaCAD
Blaster Box Blowout Cards $125
Hanger Box Blowout Cards $60
Hobby Box Case Steel City Collectibles $4,600
Blaster Box Case Blowout Cards $2,500

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 3 retailers we follow for 2017-18 Panini Status, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

Checking eBay for sealed boxes…

2019-20
Panini Status hobby box
MORANT
2018-19
Panini Status hobby box
DONCIC
2017-18
$230

Frequently asked

What's the main draw of 2017-18 Panini Status?
It's built around the 2017 NBA Draft class, so you're hunting for rookie autographs and cards of prospects like Jayson Tatum. Every box comes with one guaranteed autograph, which makes it appealing if you want a sure hit.
How many cards are in a box?
60 cards total. You get 10 packs with 6 cards each. On average, that breaks down to 1 autograph, 10 rookies, and 10 inserts or parallels per box.
What's the Pursuit die-cut parallel everyone talks about?
It's an ultra-rare die-cut card that falls roughly once per case (20 boxes). It's the hardest card to pull from the product and the main chase for serious collectors.
Are there any special autograph inserts?
Yeah. Draft Night Autographs Inscriptions feature signatures from players who signed at the NBA Draft with special inscriptions. There's also Draft Night Hats, which includes actual swatches from hats worn at the draft. Elite Signatures has established stars like Kobe, KD, and Damian Lillard.
How many rookies are in the base set?
The set has 150 total cards. 100 are veterans and 50 are rookies, so there's a solid rookie focus built into the product.
What year was this released?
January 31, 2018. It came out early in the 2017-18 season, so it captures the draft class from the previous summer.
When did 2017-18 Panini Status come out?
It dropped January 31, 2018.
What's in a 2017-18 Panini Status hobby box?
10 packs per box, 6 cards per pack. 1 autograph, 10 rookies, and 10 inserts/parallels per box on average.
Where can I buy 2017-18 Panini Status?
We track listings across the major North American card shops and surface the best price up top. The Buy on eBay links go through the eBay Partner Network.

2017-18 Panini Status Basketball

2017-18 Panini Status is a basketball set built around rookie cards and autographs, with a focus on 2017 NBA Draft prospects like Jayson Tatum. Each box guarantees one autograph and ten rookie cards, making it a solid entry point for collectors chasing young talent.

Autographs

1 Autograph per box on average

On average per hobby box
  1. 10 Rookie cards
  2. 10 Inserts and parallels
Inserts to watch
  • Pursuit Die-Cut Parallel 1 per case (20 boxes) Ultra-rare die-cut parallel that's the marquee chase for the product.
  • Draft Night Autographs Inscriptions Features special inscriptions signed at the NBA Draft with a checklist of top prospects.
  • Draft Night Hats Includes swatches of hats worn at the draft, a unique memorabilia element.
  • Elite Signatures Checklist includes established stars like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Damian Lillard.
  • New Breed Autographs Focuses on top players from the 2017 NBA Draft class.
Fast facts
Released
January 31, 2018
Box config
10 packs per box, 6 cards per pack. 1 autograph, 10 rookies, and 10 inserts/parallels per box on average.

By CardStock Editorial