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2017 Topps Gold Label Baseball (only $54.95 per box) is back after a much successful return to the hobby in 2016. Its relatively small checklist (only 100 cards) means you only get the top stars and rookies in Gold Label. With three tiers of base cards, it has some complexities to it with challenges for those looking for rare cards of your favorite players.
As with the previous year’s release, each box has a Framed Autograph.
BASE SET
This set up gives collectors a few different options on how to approach it. The 100 Class 1 cards are the most common and considered the main portion of the release. But those looking for more of a challenge could tackle any of the tiers or all of them.
When the Gold Label brand debuted in the late 1990s, this was the same approach. Also consistent with the past is the fact that each base card has two different images. These pictures change for each tier.
AUTOGRAPHS
Other than the frame, the general look of the autographs is similar to the base set.
While some signatures will be on-card, sales material for the set suggest stickers will also be in play.
Parallels include Black (/99 or less), Blue (/50 or less), Red (/25 or less) and Gold (1/1).
MEMORABILIA CARDS
The only parallels are Black (/5) and Gold (1/1).
2017 Topps Gold Label Baseball is a hobby-only product. A retail version is not planned.
2017 Topps Gold Label Baseball at a glance:
Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 5
Boxes per case: 16
Set size: 100 cards
Release date: September 20, 2017
Cards per pack: 5
Boxes per case: 16
Set size: 100 cards
Release date: September 20, 2017
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A HOBBY BOX:
• Autographs – 1
• Class 1 Black Parallels – 3
• Class 2 Black Parallels – 1
• Class 1 Black Parallels – 3
• Class 2 Black Parallels – 1