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2023 Panini Contenders Optic Football Hobby Box
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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.
- 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$300 | ||
| Hobby Box Case (20) | |
$5,975, $299 per box | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 5 retailers we follow for 2023 Panini Contenders Optic, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
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Frequently asked
Who's 2023 Panini Contenders Optic for?
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
What makes Contenders Optic different from regular Contenders?
Optic uses chromium card stock instead of standard cardboard, which allows for more colorful parallels and a premium feel. The configuration is also simplified to just one pack of six cards per box, versus Contenders' multi-pack setup. Both products focus heavily on autographs, but Optic's rainbow parallels and on-card ink are the main visual draw.
What are the key rookie autographs to chase?
Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) and Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) are among the most sought-after 2023 draft rookies in the set. Both appear in Rookie Ticket Autographs and RPS Autographs with multiple parallel tiers. Aidan O'Connell, Will Anderson Jr., and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are also popular pulls.
How do the parallels work in this product?
Base cards and Rookie Tickets come in multiple parallels, from common Silver down to ultra-rare 1/1 versions like Gold Vinyl and Printing Plates. Numbered parallels range from /175 (Red) down to /2 (Nebula). Autograph cards have their own parallel tiers, with some like Cracked Ice at /22 and Black Pulsar at /5 or /8 depending on the subset.
What's the difference between Rookie Ticket RPS Autographs and regular Rookie Ticket Autographs?
RPS stands for Rock-Paper-Scissors, a special autograph subset. Both feature 2023 rookies with on-card signatures, but RPS versions have slightly different parallel print runs and are considered a distinct chase within the product. The Beckett checklist shows RPS parallels ranging from /175 (Red) down to 1/1 (Gold Vinyl and Printing Plates).
Are there any legends or established stars in this product?
Yes. All-Time Contenders Autographs feature Hall of Famers and legends like Bo Jackson. Tribute Autographs also include veterans like Tim Tebow. The base set includes current stars like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, and Ja'Marr Chase in the Season Ticket section.
What are the case-hit inserts I should know about?
Rookie Patch Autographs, Legitness, and Now Contending each pull one per case on average. Rookie Patch Autographs combine rookie signatures with game-worn patches and are the most premium chase. Legitness and Now Contending are insert sets highlighting stars and prospects in contention.
How many cards are in a typical box, and what should I expect to pull?
Each box contains exactly 6 cards. On average, you'll get 2 autographs, 1 insert or insert parallel, 1 Season Ticket or Rookie Ticket parallel, and 2 base cards. The two guaranteed autographs per box make this a heavy auto product compared to most football releases.
What's the base set like?
The base set is called Season Ticket and includes 58 established stars and veterans. There's also a Rookie Ticket subset of 42 cards for 2023 draft picks. Both have extensive parallel tiers with colorful names like Neon Marble, Nebula, and Cracked Ice, giving collectors multiple chase levels within the base.
When did 2023 Panini Contenders Optic come out?
It dropped August 14, 2024.
What's in a 2023 Panini Contenders Optic hobby box?
1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack. 20 boxes per case.
What's the cheapest 2023 Panini Contenders Optic hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $299.95 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2023 Panini Contenders Optic?
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2023 Panini Contenders Optic Football
Contenders Optic brings the chromium treatment to Panini's flagship autograph line, loaded with on-card signatures from the 2023 NFL Draft class and established stars. Every box is stacked with two autographs, making it a heavy pull product for collectors chasing rookie autos like Anthony Richardson and Bijan Robinson.
Autographs
2 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 1 Insert or Insert Parallel
- 1 Season Ticket or Rookie Ticket Parallel
- 2 Base cards
Inserts to watch
- Rookie Ticket Autographs The centerpiece of the set, featuring on-card signatures of 2023 draft rookies with rainbow parallels from Silver down to 1/1 Gold Vinyl.
- Rookie Patch Autographs 1 per case The marquee case hit, combining rookie autographs with game-worn patch material.
- Tribute Autographs Recreates classic Contenders designs on chromium stock with autographs from both rookies and legends like Tim Tebow.
- Throwback Rookie Autographs Applies throwback designs (2003, 2013 eras) to current rookie players with on-card signatures.
- Now Contending 1 per case Case-hit insert featuring established stars in contention, like Puka Nacua.
- Legitness 1 per case Another case-hit insert highlighting proven veterans and stars.
Fast facts
- Released
- August 14, 2024
- Box config
- 1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack. 20 boxes per case.
- Set size
- 207 cards
- Top rookie
- Bijan Robinson
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