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 2015-16 Premier?
The Rookie Auto Patch is the centerpiece. It's a hard-signed autograph on oversized acetate with a big patch piece, and it comes in every box. Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel are the top rookies everyone hunts.
Q3How many autographs do I get per box?
You're guaranteed one autograph per box. The main hit is the Rookie Auto Patch, plus you'll get 3 additional autograph or memorabilia cards, so you're looking at 4 total hits per box on average.
Q4What are Mega Patches?
Mega Patches are huge memorabilia cards measuring 1.75" x 2.75" with prime jersey pieces from chest logos, sleeve numbers, shoulder logos, or commemorative logos. They come in single, duo, and trio versions with varying scarcity.
Q5What's special about the base set?
The base set has 50 veterans and 50 rookies, each falling once per pack. You'll find Silver and Gold Spectrum parallels, plus a one-of-one Platinum Blue Spectrum that's a major pull if you hit it.
Q6Are there any throwback or tribute cards?
Yes. The 2003-04 Premier Rookie Autograph Patch Tribute cards bring back the design from over a decade prior, numbered to 99 or 49, with up to 30 different rookies featured.
Q7What makes the Rookie Auto Patch tiers different?
The main Rookie Auto Patches are numbered to either 199 or 375 depending on the player. There's also a separate group of 20 Rookie Autographs (not patches) numbered to 399 with their own Spectrum parallels.
Q8Were there any special inserts or gimmicks?
Upper Deck randomly inserted signed tins featuring Connor McDavid, which became a nice bonus pull for lucky collectors. There were also Rookie Autographed Draft Cap Booklets with swatches from players' draft hats.
Q9When did 2015-16 Upper Deck Premier come out?
It dropped September 21, 2016.
Q10What's in a 2015-16 Upper Deck Premier hobby box?
1 pack per box, 7 cards per pack
Q11Where can I buy 2015-16 Upper Deck Premier?
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What to Expect
2015-16 Upper Deck Premier Hockey
2015-16 Upper Deck Premier is a premium hockey box built around rookie autograph patches and memorabilia hits, with Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel as the marquee rookie chase cards.
Autographs
1Autograph per box on average
On average per hobby box
1Base Rookie Jersey card
1Base Rookie card
1Base Veteran or Legend card
Inserts to watch
Rookie Auto PatchThe flagship chase, featuring hard-signed autographs on oversized acetate with patch pieces, numbered to 199 or 375 depending on tier.
Mega PatchesEnormous 1.75" x 2.75" memorabilia pieces from chest logos, sleeve numbers, shoulder logos, or commemorative logos, with limited print runs.
Acetate Rookie Auto Patch Tribute (2003-04 Premier Tribute)Throwback cards honoring the original 2003-04 Premier design, numbered to 99 or 49, featuring up to 30 different rookies.
Premier Signatures1 in 15 for stars, 1 in 10 for rookies, 1 in 24 for legendsHard-signed autograph cards with one-of-one platinum parallels available.
Rookie Autographed Draft Cap BookletsBooklet cards featuring signatures and swatches from the draft hats worn by 36 different players, numbered to 15.
Spectrum ParallelsSilver, Gold, and one-of-one Platinum Blue Spectrum parallels available on base cards and other inserts.
