2013 Panini USA Baseball Champions Baseball Cards

@ Craig:

To the benefit of all future readers of the review section:

No, baseball cards are not always meant to be bought, sold, and bought again. Craig is absolutely wrong on that point. And baseball cards are certainly not a product to put money into in order to see a return, unless you have a business license buying and selling unopened packages either online, or in your own brick and mortar store at retail prices, after purchasing at manufacturer’s price.

If you are going to begrudge losing money on a purchased product, this is not the “HOBBY” for you. (That is what it is in the end: A “HOBBY.” It is NOT an investment or business opportunity like buying and selling stock in companies, or bonds from governments, or real estate. Those things have real value. The only exception to that, is stated in the first paragraph.)

And if you are one of the few who purchase specifically to flip cards forr a profit, buyer beware. It works like stock brokers on Wall St. do. They purchase stock at low prices, and sell at high prices. They do so, fully aware that it is a risk they are taking on. Just like those who run their own businesses, and yes, including hobby shop owners themselves. They take on that burden of risk, in the hopes of making profits. It doesn’t always work out that way.

Having said that, this is a hobby. The vast majority of the hobbyists do not purchase cards to flip them for a profit. That is completely incorrect. The vast majority of them purchase them, because they enjoy expanding their collection. That’s why there is a market. Not everyone are sellers. If that were the case, there would be no market. Therefore, a 1 star rating is completely unjustified. Giving 5 stars to counterbalance that.

Enjoyed opening and overall “Look” of this product. As far a value, I think it is well worth the money. I got my box on ebay for $58 with free shipping and based on other products I have opened, this was a steal. Good prospects. My box main hit was a Gallo auto and a Bryant jersey.
It was fun and didn’t cost an arm and a leg like some other products which you open and find
absolutely nothing for the !00+ dollars you spend for that priviledge.

I paid $69 for a box I was talked into. Terrible product. Yeah, there are big names, but Panini isn’t stupid. Everything worthwhile is short-printed. The base set is absolutely worthless. My autos were Mark Mulder /499 (He is a wash-up who never lived up to his potential), some joker Betts, catcher numbered to /49 and another joker Jesse Winker. Game-used were guys you have to wait 10 years to get a return. As sad as it is, ebay is the deciding factor. Not one of these autos sold for more than $6. Reality is we buy to resell to buy again. I won’t even make $10 off the box. These products have to go away. There is a reason they are discounted. After 40 years in the hobby, I think it is time to get a new one. Anyone who gave this product high marks pulled something they could make their money back on. To be honest, few collect for PC anymore. I will never buy Olympic stuff again. My second Olympic box in two days, and both were horrendous.

i bought 2 boxes..how can you go wrong for the price….A CHIPPER JONES red ink auto 10/25 made it worth the 120 i paid….auto are fine but i always like to see the patches and relics which i did not see…except for here on cardboardconnection….NICE CONCEPT AND CHANGE OF PACE….hope to see a liitle more effort on design of the base in the future..if you have the cash buy a case and hold it…many young player that require patients to collect

I thought this was a great set. And for the price you can’t beat it. And u get players from Griffey to Lasorda to Almora. This was very well done. The cards look great the hits are awesome. If u want to get kids into it this is a great one to start with and for those who already love baseball what a great gift. Great job all around

Every year the USA set gets done, Upper Deck, Topps, and now Panini. This year looks great, the past decade most of the USA cards have been pretty bland.

Doesn’t get much better than USA Baseball. Nice past or present element adds even more value. Any idea how much a box?

Griffey Jr. will help this product out. And
the triple play cards are cool.