2002 Ultimate Collection
Description
2002 Ultimate Collection is a 120-card set released by Upper Deck in December, 2002. Just like the previous year's product, each pack contained either an autograph or a game-used memorabilia card. The 2002 version promises two autographs in every four-pack Hobby box.
Also new, each base card is serial-numbered. The final ten cards in the set make up an Autographed Ultimate Rookie subset. Unfortunately, as with most 2002 products, there are many short-printed RCs, just not many quality RCs -- Cliff Lee being the best of the bunch.
Distribution
Four packs per box, four cards per pack (MSRP: $100). Four boxes per case. Hobby only.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 120 | - | 3:1 |
| short set | 60 | 799 | 2:1 |
| Ultimate Rookies | 50 | 550 | one-per-pack |
| Autographed Ultimate Rookies | 10 | 330 or 550 | ? |
| Game Jersey Tier 4 | 22 | 199 | ? |
| Game Jersey Tier 3 | 22 | 199 | ? |
| Game Jersey Tier 2 | 21 | 99 | ? |
| Game Jersey Tier 2 Gold | 21 | 50 | ? |
| Game Jersey Tier 1 | 21 | 99 | ? |
| Game Jersey Tier 1 Gold | 21 | 50 | ? |
| Patch Card | 10 | 100 | ? |
| Patch Card Double | 9 | 100 | ? |
| Patch Card Double Gold | 10 | 100 | ? |
| Double Barrel Action | 18 | varies | ? |
| Mark McGwire Priority Signing Instant Win Card | 1 | 100 | 1:1000 |