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2017-18 Upper Deck Premier Hockey Hobby Box

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Frequently asked

Who's 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier for?
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
What's the main draw of 2017-18 Premier?
Every box is guaranteed one rookie autograph patch card, which is the anchor hit. You also get four more autos or relics per box, so it's built for collectors who want on-card signatures and premium memorabilia.
Who are the key rookies in this set?
The top rookies are Nico Hischier and Nolan Patrick, both numbered to /199. Other notable first-year players include Brock Boeser (/199), Clayton Keller (/199), and Charlie McAvoy (/199). Hischier and Patrick are the chase rookies.
How do the rookie auto patch parallels work?
Base rookie auto patches come in two tiers: /299 and /199. The Platinum Blue parallel drops the print run to just /25. There are also tribute versions using 2002-03 and 2003-04 designs with their own numbering and gold parallels.
What's special about the Premier Mega Patch cards?
These are oversized memorabilia cards with huge swatches that cover most of the front. Variations include chest logos, shoulder logos (/3), sleeve numbers (/4), and commemorative logos (/3). Mega Goalie Pads (/10) are new this year.
Are there any special autographed tins?
Yes, select tins come with a signed Wayne Gretzky card, certified by Upper Deck Authenticated. It's a nice bonus for collectors who pull those specific tins.
What's the base set like?
The 100-card base set includes 40 veterans, 10 legends (like Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux), and 50 rookies. Veterans and legends are numbered to /249 and /149 respectively, while rookies are /399 or /199.
How many autographs should I expect per box?
You're guaranteed at least one autograph (the rookie auto patch), plus four more hits that are either autos or relics. So realistically you'll pull 1-5 autographs per box depending on what those four additional hits are.
What are the best inserts in 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Rookie Auto Patch, Premier Signature Booklets (1:5), Premier Mega Patch, Star Auto Patch, NHL Legendary Sticks (1:40), Magnificent Marks (1:4).
When did 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier come out?
It dropped August 1, 2018.
What's in a 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier hobby box?
1 pack per box, 7 cards per pack, 10 boxes per case
What's the cheapest 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $599.95 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier?
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.
Canada and United States best prices by format
Format In USAUSD In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box Wayne's Sports Cards $600

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2017-18 Upper Deck Premier Hockey

2017-18 Upper Deck Premier is a high-end hockey product built around on-card autographs and premium memorabilia. Every hobby box guarantees a rookie autograph patch card, with four additional hits per box.

Autographs

1 Autograph per box on average

On average per hobby box
  1. 1 Rookie Autograph Patch card
  2. 4 Additional Autographs or Memorabilia cards
  3. 2 Base cards (Stars or Legends)
Inserts to watch
  • Rookie Auto Patch The marquee hit in every box, numbered to 299 or 199 with Platinum Blue parallels at /25.
  • Premier Signature Booklets 1 in 5 Oversized autograph inserts from elite players that make a statement with their size.
  • Premier Mega Patch Large memorabilia cards with multiple variations including chest logos, shoulder logos, and sleeve numbers, all hand-numbered.
  • Star Auto Patch Acetate autograph cards for established veterans, numbered to /49 or /25 with Platinum Blue parallels at /5.
  • NHL Legendary Sticks 1 in 40 New insert featuring game-used stick pieces with a die-cut design from hockey legends.
  • Magnificent Marks 1 in 4 Autograph insert set featuring signatures from elite players like Bobby Orr.
Fast facts
Released
August 1, 2018
Box config
1 pack per box, 7 cards per pack, 10 boxes per case
Set size
100 cards
Top rookie
Tage Thompson