2011-12

2011-12 Upper Deck SP Authentic Hockey Hobby Box

Upper Deck hockey

Rookies

STARS

SHEA WEBER 1 auto 1 card

Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.

2011-12 Upper Deck SP Authentic Hockey hobby box

2011-12

JOSI

$295

Frequently asked

Who's 2011-12 Upper Deck SP Authentic 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 2011-12 SP Authentic?

Three guaranteed autographs per box. The big chase is Future Watch rookie autos, which are numbered to 999. You're also hunting for the rare Sign of the Times dual-auto redemptions, which feature legendary pairings like Wayne Gretzky with Jari Kurri or Mario Lemieux with Sidney Crosby.

What are Future Watch cards?

They're the rookie subset in the product, numbered from 181-280 and serialized to 999. Many come autographed, making them the primary reason collectors open boxes. Notable rookies in the set include Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

How does SP Essentials work?

It's an insert set of 30 established stars and Hall of Famers (cards 151-180) pulled at 1:12 packs. Players like Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Wayne Gretzky are included, giving you a shot at premium non-rookie autos.

What are the Sign of the Times redemptions?

These are dual autograph cards featuring legendary player pairings. Upper Deck released them as mystery redemptions, meaning you'd get a random pairing from a checklist that includes combos like Gretzky/Kurri, Lemieux/Crosby, and Messier/Gartner. Each card is extremely limited, with no single pairing exceeding 100 copies.

What's the base set like?

The base set is 150 cards of current NHL players and legends. It includes stars like Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and P.K. Subban. The design is clean and straightforward, typical of SP Authentic's premium aesthetic.

Are there parallels or special versions?

Yes. Future Watch cards come in regular and autographed versions, with the autos being the chase. There are also limited patch variations and other serialized parallels, though specific odds aren't detailed in available sources.

What are the best inserts in 2011-12 Upper Deck SP Authentic?

Worth keeping an eye out for: Future Watch, SP Essentials (1:12 packs), Sign of the Times.

When did 2011-12 Upper Deck SP Authentic come out?

It dropped July 12, 2012.

What's in a 2011-12 Upper Deck SP Authentic hobby box?

24 packs per box, 5 cards per pack, 3 autographed cards per box

Where can I buy 2011-12 Upper Deck SP Authentic?

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.