2017 Bowman Baseball Hobby Box
Oct 2nd
Ordered
Today – Oct 3rd
Order Ready
Oct 5th – Oct 9th
Delivered
Configuration: 24 packs per box. 10 cards per pack.
Bowman Baseball returns in 2017 to celebrate the SEVENTY historic years since its inaugural release!
Look for specially inserted throwback card designs, vintage buybacks, and famous reproductions, while collecting current chrome cards and autographs of the game's future stars!
Thematic Anniversary Content in 2017 Bowman Baseball
- 1948 Bowman Insert Cards & Autographs
- 1951 Bowman Insert Cards
- 1992 Bowman Insert Cards & Autographs
- Bowman Buyback Autographs
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
In celebration of Bowman's 70th anniversary, 2017 Bowman Baseball will showcase limited-edition insert and autograph content.
1948 Bowman
Recreating the first-ever Bowman card design and featuring a combination of active MLB stars, retired greats, and current-day prospects.
1951 Bowman
Recreating the iconic early '50s Bowman design, featuring reproductions of hand-drawn sketches. Look for iconic greats and current-day veterans and prospects.
- 20 hand-drawn originals to be inserted exclusively into HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO BOXES!
1992 Bowman
Celebrating this collector favorite with active veterans, prospects, and retired players.
Parallels for the above sets will include:
- Orange Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY BOX ONLY!
- SuperFractor: numbered 1/1.
Also look for limited autograph variations of the 1948 and 1992 Bowman insert sets! HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
CHROME PROSPECT CARDS
2017 Bowman returns with vibrant Shimmer Refractor Variations and an extensive array of Chrome Refractor Parallels.
Look for the year's biggest prospects, including the most touted international World Baseball Classic tournament participants!
Shimmer Refractor Variations
- Find a multitude of low-numbered color variants.
Additional Chrome Prospect Card parallels will include:
- Refractor
- Purple Refractor: sequentially numbered.
- Blue Refractor: sequentially numbered.
- Gold Refractor: sequentially numbered.
- Orange Refractor: sequentially numbered to 25. HOBBY BOX ONLY!
- Red Refractor: sequentially numbered to 5.
- SuperFractor: numbered 1/1. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Printing Plates: numbered 1/1.
BASE CARDS
Paper Base Cards will continue as a vital element of 2017 Bowman Baseball.
Veteran & Rookie Base Cards
Featuring the biggest names of MLB, including highly-touted rookies Alex Bregman, Yoan Moncada, and Dansby Swanson.
Paper Prospects
The game's top prospects and up-and-comers.
Parallels for the Veteran & Rookie Base Cards and Paper Prospects will include:
- Silver Border
- Purple Border: sequentially numbered.
- Blue Border: sequentially numbered.
- Gold Border: sequentially numbered.
- Orange Border: sequentially numbered to 25. HOBBY BOX ONLY!
- Red Border: sequentially numbered to 5.
- Black Border: numbered 1/1.
AUTOGRAPH CARDS
The 2017 Bowman Baseball Hobby Box will continue to deliver 1 autograph card per box.
Chrome Prospect Autographs
Featuring ON-CARD autographs of the top prospects of MLB.
- Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Purple Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Blue Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Gold Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Orange Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered to 25. HOBBY BOX ONLY!
- Red Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered to 5. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- SuperFractor Parallel: numbered 1/1. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Printing Plates: numbered 1/1. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Additionally, look for returning low-numbered Shimmer Refractor Variation Autograph Parallels!
Chrome Rookie Autographs
Autograph variations of the Rookie Base Cards on chrome technology with ON-CARD autographs.
- Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Blue Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Gold Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Orange Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered to 25. HOBBY BOX ONLY!
- Red Refractor Parallel: sequentially numbered to 5. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- SuperFractor Parallel: numbered 1/1. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
- Printing Plates: numbered 1/1. HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
INSERT SUBSETS
A variety of new insert subsets will be unveiled in 2017 Bowman Baseball, including the following:
ROY Favorites
Featuring top rookies of the 2017 MLB season.
Talent Pipeline
Highlighting the top players at each level of the Minor League system.
Bowman Scouts' Top 100
Look for the popular subset to return in 2017, featuring the top 100 prospects as ranked by our Bowman Scouts.
Parallels for the above mentioned subsets will include, but are not limited to:
- Orange Parallel: sequentially numbered to 25. HOBBY ONLY!
- SuperFractor Parallel: numbered 1/1.
- Additionally, look for limited, sequentially numbered autograph variations!
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Hobby and Hobby Jumbo Boxes of 2017 Bowman Baseball will include unannounced surprises as well as the following additional content.
Bowman Buybacks NEW! HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
Look for original Bowman and 1st Bowman cards, to be featured exclusively in Hobby and Hobby Jumbo Boxes!
- Also find Bowman Buyback Autograph variations! Sequentially numbered.
All-America Game Autographs HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
Showcasing today's top prospects who played in past high school All-America showcases.
Bowman Ascent Autographs NEW! HOBBY SKUS ONLY!
Featuring elite young veterans of MLB. Sequentially numbered.
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Set Details & Configuration
Set Details & Configuration
Get ready for your next big pull. This [Year and Brand] release offers collectors a premium ripping experience with the chance to chase highly sought-after rookies, parallels, and autographs.
- Product: [Year/Brand/Set Name]
- Configuration: [Number] Packs per Box, [Number] Cards per Pack
- Key Chases: Look for [Insert 2-3 top players, rookies, or card types like "Downtowns" or "Silver Prizms"]
- Condition: Factory Sealed & Unsearched
Shipping & Authenticity
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To protect the integrity of our vintage and high-end modern sealed wax, all sales are final. Your order will be securely packaged with tamper-evident materials and shipped with full insurance coverage to ensure it arrives at your door in exactly the condition advertised.
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- 100% Factory Sealed & Unsearched
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- Climate-Controlled Storage
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At Elite Grade Collectibles, we approach the hobby with an investment-grade mindset. We know that acquiring vintage wax isn't just about the thrill of the pull—it's about securing highly liquid, alternative assets with pristine provenance. We built this brand to bridge the gap between passionate collecting and serious asset management. By enforcing strict vetting protocols and prioritizing factory-sealed, unsearched inventory, we provide a secure environment where high-end collectors can acquire grail pieces with absolute financial confidence.
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Strict Return Protocol
Due to the highly volatile and sensitive nature of the vintage collectibles market, all sales are final. Returns are strictly prohibited once an item has been successfully delivered and signed for. This protocol ensures the perfect condition of our sealed inventory and protects the integrity of the product for all our valued clientele.

