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.
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The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
Q2What'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.
Q3Who 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.
Q4How 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.
Q5What'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.
Q6Are 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.
Q7What'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.
Q8How 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.
Q9What 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).
Q10When did 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier come out?
It dropped August 1, 2018.
Q11What's in a 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier hobby box?
1 pack per box, 7 cards per pack, 10 boxes per case
Q12Where can I buy 2017-18 Upper Deck Premier?
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What to Expect
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
1Autograph per box on average
On average per hobby box
1Rookie Autograph Patch card
4Additional Autographs or Memorabilia cards
2Base cards (Stars or Legends)
Inserts to watch
Rookie Auto PatchThe marquee hit in every box, numbered to 299 or 199 with Platinum Blue parallels at /25.
Premier Signature Booklets1 in 5Oversized autograph inserts from elite players that make a statement with their size.
Premier Mega PatchLarge memorabilia cards with multiple variations including chest logos, shoulder logos, and sleeve numbers, all hand-numbered.
Star Auto PatchAcetate autograph cards for established veterans, numbered to /49 or /25 with Platinum Blue parallels at /5.
NHL Legendary Sticks1 in 40New insert featuring game-used stick pieces with a die-cut design from hockey legends.
Magnificent Marks1 in 4Autograph 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
