The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
Q2What makes 2006-07 The Cup special compared to other hockey products?
It's Upper Deck's highest-end product for the season. Every tin is guaranteed 2 autographed patch cards, with at least 1 being a rookie autograph. The focus is on premium memorabilia and low-numbered parallels rather than base cards.
Q3Who are the key rookie autographs to chase?
Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Evgeni Malkin are the marquee rookies featured throughout the set. Their autographed rookie patch cards are the primary draw for collectors opening this product.
Q4How are the rookie autographs numbered?
Most rookie autographs are serial numbered to 249 (Level 2) or 99 (Level 1). Some special variants like the Gold Rainbow Parallel are numbered to the player's jersey number, making them even scarcer.
Q5What veteran and legend cards are in the set?
The set features Hall of Famers and all-time greats including Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy, Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, and Phil Esposito. Many have autographed patch cards with special numbering tied to their accomplishments.
Q6What are the different autographed patch tiers?
Beyond rookies, there are Signature Patches (numbered to 75), Limited Logos (to 50), Scripted Swatches (to 25), and rare variants like Dual Autographed NHL Shields (1/1) and Honorable Numbers (numbered to jersey number).
Q7Are there any 1-of-1 cards in this product?
Yes. The set includes multiple 1/1 variants like Rookie Masterpiece press plates, The Cup Masterpieces press plates, Property of cards, and Black Parallels on both regular and rookie cards.
Q8What's the base set like?
The base set has 174 total cards. Cards 1-90 are veterans and legends, while cards 91-168 are rookies. Most are serial numbered to 249, with some special variants numbered differently. There are also Platinum Parallels (to 25) and Black Parallels (1/1).
Q9What are the best inserts in 2006-07 Upper Deck The Cup?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Autographed Rookie Patch cards, Signature Patches, Stanley Cup Titlists, Legendary Cuts, Cup Foundations Quadruple Patches.
Q10When did 2006-07 Upper Deck The Cup come out?
It dropped July 26, 2007.
Q11What's in a 2006-07 Upper Deck The Cup hobby box?
1 pack per box (tin), 4 cards per pack. 3 boxes per case.
Q12Where can I buy 2006-07 Upper Deck The Cup?
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What to Expect
2006-07 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey
Upper Deck's flagship high-end hockey product built around autographed rookie patch cards, with Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Evgeni Malkin as the marquee rookies. Every tin guarantees 2 signed patch cards, including at least 1 rookie autograph.
Autographs
2Autographs per box guaranteed (1 rookie)
Inserts to watch
Autographed Rookie Patch cardsThe core chase of the product. Guaranteed 1 per box, serial numbered to 249 or 99 depending on tier.
Signature PatchesVeteran autographed patch cards numbered to 75, featuring stars like Gretzky, Lemieux, Roy, and Orr.
Stanley Cup TitlistsAutographed patch cards numbered to the player's total Stanley Cup championships won.
Legendary CutsMemorabilia inserts featuring Hall of Famers with varied numbering, averaging around 3 per card.
Cup Foundations Quadruple PatchesPremium multi-patch autographed cards numbered to 5 or 10 depending on variant.
Fast facts
Released
July 26, 2007
Box config
1 pack per box (tin), 4 cards per pack. 3 boxes per case.
