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2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Hobby Box

Name: 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey
Brand: Upper Deck
Availability: InStock

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.
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.
Retail Box: A full box of the individual packs sold loose at big-box stores, often 24 of them. Same base set as the hobby version, with fewer or no guaranteed hits.
Tin: A decorated metal box holding a handful of packs, often with a bonus card inside. The packs are standard product; the tin and its extras are the draw.

Canada and United States best prices by format
Format	In USAUSD		In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box				$350
Blaster Box				$85
Retail Box				$230
Tin				$180

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 8 retailers we follow for 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

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2008-09

DOUGHTY

$350

Frequently asked

What are the key rookie cards in 2008-09 Series 1?

Steven Stamkos is the marquee rookie, followed by Drew Doughty, Claude Giroux, Alex Pietrangelo, Blake Wheeler, Jakub Voracek, Steve Mason, James Neal, and Wayne Simmonds. Stamkos is by far the most sought after.

How many Young Guns rookies come in each box?

Each retail box contains 6 Young Guns rookie cards, making it easier to pull multiple rookies compared to older products.

Does this box have autographs?

No, 2008-09 Series 1 does not include autographed cards. The premium hit is the Game-Used Jersey card.

What's the box configuration?

24 packs per box with 8 cards per pack, giving you 192 cards total per retail box.

Is there a difference between retail and hobby boxes?

Yes, hobby boxes exist as a separate product with different pack counts and potentially different hit rates, though the sources focus on the retail variant.

When was this product released?

2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1 released on November 12, 2008, making it the first major hockey release of that season.

What makes Stamkos cards valuable?

Stamkos went on to become one of the NHL's elite goal scorers, making his rookie cards highly collectible. High-grade versions and parallels command significant premiums.

What are the best inserts in 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1?

Worth keeping an eye out for: Young Guns, Game-Used Jersey (1 per box).

When did 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1 come out?

It dropped November 12, 2008.

What's in a 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1 hobby box?

24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack

Where can I buy 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1?

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.