Sports card collectors, get ready to dive into a smorgasbord of exciting new releases hitting shelves this week. From football to basketball, hockey to wrestling, there’s something for every fan to eagerly anticipate.
**2024 Panini Gold Standard Football**: Originally slated for last week, the long-awaited Gold Standard is finally here. Inside each box lies a single, seven-card pack brimming with five autograph or memorabilia cards. Collectors can look forward to snagging some of the earliest rookie jersey autographs of the 2024 football season.
**2023-24 Panini Impeccable Basketball**: Delayed multiple times, this high-end basketball set is now landing in stores. Each box boasts a nine-card pack, including a generous five autographs. Keep an eye out for the coveted Rookie Jersey Autographs and the rare Game Day Logoman cards adorned with the iconic red, white, and blue NBA logos from specific games. With prices ranging between $2,600 and $2,800, this one is not for the faint of heart.
**2022-23 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey**: Despite being a relic from the previous NHL season, The Cup is finally hitting the shelves. Each box is a treasure trove, containing a single base card along with multiple autographs and other thrilling hits in the pack. For the die-hard hockey fans, this is a must-have. Cases are packed with six boxes, promising an abundance of delights for enthusiasts.
Also hitting shelves on the 18th are:
1. **2024 Panini Select Racing**
2. **2024 Upper Deck AEW Wrestling**
As we move on to the releases on September 20, 2024:
**2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball**: The beloved Chrome Sapphire set is making a comeback, bedecked in a stunning blue design. Inside each box, collectors will find eight packs, each housing four cards. The cherry on top? An autograph is guaranteed in every box. Keep an eye out for fresh parallels and autographs, as Topps kicks off a pre-release sale to delight eager fans.
**2024 Panini Luminance Football**: Making its annual appearance, Luminance returns with a promise of four packs, each with 10 tantalizing cards. Inside, collectors will discover three autographs, one memorabilia card, 12 rookies, five parallels, and four inserts. The offering includes autographs from the NFL Rookie Premiere and possible NIL signatures from college sensations like Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers.
**2024 UEFA Club Competitions Merlin Chrome Soccer**: The football fever doesn’t end there, with the Merlin Chrome Soccer edition from UEFA Club Competitions entering the fray. Collectors can anticipate a blend of soccer magic in this release, sure to captivate fans of the beautiful game.
With a lineup this impressive, sports card enthusiasts have much to look forward to this week. So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to add some exciting new cards to your collection.
