As we step into the first two weeks of May 2024, the sports card market is buzzing with a variety of releases across baseball, basketball, golf, and racing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what collectors can expect during this exciting period, featuring both regular and unique card formats from some of the most anticipated series.
- May 1, 2024
- 2024 Topps Heritage Mini Baseball: Echoing the rare 1975 mini set, this online-exclusive series is back with a 500-card base set. The Hobby version features 24 packs per box, each with nine cards, and includes an autograph or relic plus a box loader. Notably, this set features Juan Soto’s first on-card autograph in a Yankees uniform.
- 2022-23 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey: This staple in hockey card collecting returns with each box containing a single pack of four cards. Collectors will find one autograph, one high-end memorabilia or autograph memorabilia card, an additional memorabilia card, and a base or rookie card. Autographs are guaranteed to be on-card. Each box is currently available online for about $160.
- 2023-24 Panini Recon Basketball: This release brings more rookie cards of Victor Wembanyama. Each Hobby box includes ten packs, each with six cards, featuring two autographs and 20 inserts.
- May 8, 2024
- 2024 Bowman Baseball: Since its revival in 1989, Bowman remains a flagship brand, now extending across various sports. The 2024 edition offers Hobby boxes with one Chrome autographed card and Jumbo boxes with three autographs. Exclusive green parallels are available in retail boxes.
- 2023-24 Panini Crown Royale Basketball: Releasing during the NBA playoffs, each box contains eight cards, including one autograph, one memorabilia card, and two inserts or parallels. Highlighting the release are Tim Duncan autographs, available in boxes priced around $500.
- 2024 Upper Deck SP Game Used Golf and 2023 Panini National Treasures Racing: Also set for release, these collections cater to golf and racing enthusiasts with high-end collectibles.
- May 10, 2024
- 2023-24 Panini Select Basketball: A fixture in Panini’s basketball line, Select boxes feature twelve packs, with each pack holding five cards including three autographs or memorabilia cards. This release is noted for its Prizm parallels and memorabilia-laden rookie cards.
- 2023/24 Donruss Soccer: Another exciting release from Donruss’s soccer series is anticipated, with details on box configurations and key features forthcoming.
The first half of May 2024 is packed with thrilling sports card releases, featuring everything from baseball and basketball to golf and racing. Key highlights include Juan Soto’s first Yankees autograph in the Topps Heritage Mini set and Tim Duncan’s autographs in Panini Crown Royale.