2003 UD Authentics
Description
2003 UD Authentics is a 140-card set released in two series by Upper Deck. The first 130 cards were issued as part of the UD Authentics set in August, 2003, and drastically differs from the previous year's product. Each 10-pack Hobby box came packages with an autographed 11" X 14" framed memorabilia print. The final 30 cards on the base set are the "Rookie Hype" subset, and each is serial-numbered to 999 copies.
The final 10 cards were seeded into Hobby boxes of 2003 Upper Deck Finite. Each Finite Series card is serial-numbered to only 150 copies.
Distribution
UD Authentics Series: 10 packs plus one autographed framed memorabilia piece per box, four cards per pack (MSRP: $12.50). Six boxes per case, Hobby only.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 140 | - | ? |
| short set | 100 | - | ? |
| Rookie Hype | 30 | 999 | ? |
| Finite Series | 10 | 150 | ? |
| Rookie Hype Gold | 30 | 50 | ? |
| Star Quality Memorabilia | 40 | 350 | ? |
| Star Quality Memorabilia Gold | 40 | varies | ? |
| Threads of Time | 40 | 350 | ? |
| Threads of Time Gold | 40 | varies | ? |
| Autograph Frames | 106 | varies | one-per-box |
Checklist
Base Set
UD Authentics Series
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Rookie Hype
Each Rookie Hype card is serial-numbered to 999 copies.
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Finite Series
Each Finite Series card is serial-numbered to 150 copies.
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Parallels
All 30 Rookie Hype cards are available in a Gold parallel, which is serial-numbered to 50 copies.
Autographs & Game-Used
Star Quality Memorabilia
Each Star Quality Memorabilia card is serial-numbered to 350 copies and available in a Gold parallel.
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Threads of Time
Each Threads of Time card is serial-numbered to 350 copies and available in a Gold parallel.
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Autographed Framed Memorabilia
Each sealed Hobby box of UD Authentics contained one 11" X 14" Autographed Framed Memorabilia piece. Each is serial-numbered to the production figures listed below.
NOTE: The "Framed Memorabilia" is a manufactured (not game-used) patch.
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