2012-13 Panini Elite Series Basketball Cards 5-29-13

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When the Elite name debuted as a standalone brand, it gave collectors one of the most high-end experiences in the hobby. It has largely stuck to its guns and as the hobby's progressed, Elite has settled into a mid-level spot. 2012-13 Panini Elite Series Basketball looks to bring back the premium lustre with a reconfigured look and feel.

Every 2012-13 Panini Elite Series Basketball hobby box comes with just ten cards. Four of those are autographs. Boxes also have an Elite Glass card, which Panini describes as being thick and "backboard-inspired."

2012-13 Panini Elite Series has seven different autograph sets. Passing the Torch, a staple in Elite, includes two autographs, one on each side of the card. Court Kings offers a signature hoops spin on Diamond Kings. The checklist for the artistically inspired autograph cards has 100 cards. Inscriptions autographs feature both rookies and veterans.

Other inserts include Court Vision and Rookie Elite Series.

With so many hits and inserts, the base set is going to be a challenge for set collectors. It clocks in at a sizable 275 cards. Take into account that there are no more than five base cards in a box and there's a major task for those who attempt it. As with past Elite sets, 2012-13 Panini Elite Series Basketball includes die-cut Aspirations and Status cards.

Estimated Release Date: 5/13
Product Configuration: 1 pack per box, 10 cards per pack
Price Point: High-End Basketball Card
Target Audience: Autograph Collectors, Hit Seekers
2012-13 Panini Elite Series Basketball Box Break

4 Autographs
1 Elite Glass
10 Total Cards
 
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