As winter weather sets in across the country, sports card collectors can find solace in the upcoming releases that are hitting hobby shops and online retailers. From football to hockey, baseball to basketball, there’s something for every collector’s taste. Let’s take a closer look at the exciting releases coming up from January 12th to January 30th, 2024.
Kicking off on January 12th, 2024, SAGE Low Series Football arrives with an early pre-draft release. While it may lack team logos, this set is perfect for football card enthusiasts. Each box contains 16 packs, with an autograph and seven cards in each pack. Keep an eye out for the new SP Kaleidoscope Autographs and Next Level autograph cards with on-card signatures. This release offers a hobby box option priced at under $130 on eBay, along with blaster boxes.
For hockey fans, the 2022-23 Upper Deck ICE Hockey release is now available. Despite being branded for the previous season, this set still offers thrilling options. Each box includes 12 packs, with six cards in each pack, and usually features an autograph or memorabilia card. Notable highlights include hard-signed Ice Premieres Auto and Auto Patch cards, as well as a 250-card base set. Additionally, the Signature Swatches cards add a unique touch with hard-signed autographs and game-worn jersey swatches. These boxes are currently priced around $125.
On January 17th, 2024, Bowman’s Best Baseball places its focus on prospects and rookies. This release offers 12 packs per Hobby box, spread over two mini-boxes, and guarantees at least three Chrome autograph cards. This year’s edition also features an insert set by Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, adding an exciting element to the release. The best price for these boxes can be found on eBay, currently around $289. Alongside Bowman’s Best Baseball, the 2023 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball will also be available.
Marking its delayed release from October, Topps Stadium Club Baseball hits the market on January 24th, 2024. Known for its photo-focused 300-card base set, this release offers two Hobby box versions for collectors to choose from. Hobby boxes are now available for $148. Also releasing on the same day is the highly anticipated 2023-24 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey, which promises two autograph and/or memorabilia cards in each box.
January 26th brings the release of the 2023-24 Panini Donruss Basketball, featuring fat packs and Rated Rookies. Hobby boxes include ten packs, each containing 30 cards, with one autograph guaranteed. Additionally, the 2023 Panini Phoenix Football release will also be available. These boxes offer two autos, one memorabilia card, and various other collectibles, with online prices ranging from $300 to $350.
With these exciting releases lined up, sports card collectors can stay entertained indoors during the harsh winter weather. Whether you’re a fan of football, hockey, baseball, or basketball, there’s something for everyone. So, gear up and expand your collection with these new releases in the coming weeks!
