2018 Paninifootball

2018 Panini Select Football Hobby Box

Rookies

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.

Canada and United States best prices by format
Format	In USAUSD		In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box Case (12)		$30,000, $2,500 per box

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 3 retailers we follow for 2018 Panini Select, 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

What are the key rookie cards in 2018 Select Football?

The biggest rookies are Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson. They appear across all three base tiers (Concourse, Premier Level, and Field Level), so you can chase them in multiple designs and Prizm parallels.

How does the three-tier base set work?

The 300-card base is split into Concourse (#1-100, 30 per box), Premier Level (#101-200, 10 per box), and Field Level (#201-300, 2 per box). Each tier has its own design and Prizm parallel lineup. Premier Level and Field Level cards are die-cut, adding visual appeal.

What's the deal with Zebra Prizms?

Zebra Prizms are case hits, meaning you'd need to break a full 12-box case to have a decent shot at pulling one. They're available for all three base tiers but are extremely scarce and highly sought after by collectors.

What autographs can I expect per box?

You're guaranteed 2 autographs per hobby box. These can be Signatures (veterans), Rookie Signatures, Rookie Signature Memorabilia (with a swatch), or Jumbo Rookie Signature Swatches. The second auto might also be a Prime Selections Signature or XRC Autograph Redemption.

How many Prizm parallels are in a typical box?

Each box contains 14 Prizm parallels total, and at least 5 of those are numbered. The rest are Silver or Zebra (unnumbered but extremely rare). Prizm colors vary by tier but include Tie-Dye, Gold, Green, and Black 1/1 versions.

What's the difference between the insert sets?

Snapshots, Sensations, Phenomenon, and Rookie Selections are all bold, colorful insert designs with Prizm parallels. They're not autographs or relics, just chase cards for collectors who like the visual design. Each has Silver, Tie-Dye, Gold, Green, and Black 1/1 versions.

Are there any other hits besides autographs and memorabilia?

Yes. XRC Redemptions for 2019 draft picks average 3 per case (roughly 1 per 4 boxes). There are also XRC Autograph Redemptions with the same parallel structure. These give you a shot at future stars before they officially hit the market.

When did 2018 Panini Select come out?

It dropped February 20, 2019.

What's in a 2018 Panini Select hobby box?

12 packs per box, 5 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case

Where can I buy 2018 Panini Select?

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.