2017-18 SP Authentic is one of the most anticipated product releases of the season. In addition to the always popular Future Watch Autographs and Patch Autographs, this years release offers the chance at a Connor McDavid Young Guns buyback autograph, numbered out of only 97. Also included is the long running Sign of the Times […]
Just in time for the product release, the 2017-18 SP Authentic Odds Sheet breaks down the pack odds for all relevant sets. The popular Upper Deck brand returns for another year, offering fans the much sought after Future Watch Autographs, as well as the always loved Sign of the Times Autographs sets, which is one […]
1998-99 SP Authentic appears to be one of the better releases for the 1998-99 collecting year. Advertised as offering two autographs per box, the product is a mix of rookies and veterans that would appeal to a variety of collectors. The classic Sign of the Times autographs set is one that is still used today, […]
1999-00 SP Authentic was a fun product that came with a guaranteed autograph hit. The Sign of the Times Autographs set was nowhere near as large as it is now, but boasted big names such as Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard, both of whom had hard-signed autographs in the set. In addition, 1999-00 SP Authentic […]
2000-01 SP Authentic was a fun product, whose highlight included Future Watch Rookies, and Sign of the Times Autographs. Each box featured 1 autograph, and a variety of different insert cards. all of which featured attractive designs and the appeal to set collectors. In addition to the regular sets, there was also a set of […]
2001-02 SP Authentic is barely recognizable from the modern day version of the product. This version offers only 1 autograph per box and has a limited number of subsets. This being said, it still remains one of the better products on the market for the 2001-02 NHL season. The ever popular Sign of the Times […]
2002-03 SP Authentic is a big draw for fans. Each box offers 1 Future Watch Autograph, 2 regular Future Watch rookies, and 1 memorabilia card. With 24 packs per box, there is plenty of opportunities for fans who want to rip packs. Popular SP Authentic sets include Sign of the Times and the Future Watch […]
2003-04 SP Authentic celebrated the 10th anniversary for the SP brand. As always it offered the much sought after Sign of the Times autographs, available in single, double, or triple form. It also offered the Future Watch cards in regular, auto, and auto patch versions. The highlight of which would be Marc-Andre Fleury and Patrice […]
2004-05 SP Authentic is a unique edition of the popular Upper Deck product. The 2004-05 NHL lockout left a shortage of hockey products on the market and SPA attempted to fulfill the demand by issuing boxes that contained a variety of buyback cards. Each box contained either a buyback rookie, a previously signed card, or […]
2005-06 SP Authentic is one of the most popular years that the product has seen. This is due almost entirely to the fact that both Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin have Future Watch Rookie Autographs included in the checklist. These cards are highly sought after and command top dollar. Each box of 2005-06 SP Authentic […]