2009 UD Ultimate Collection Jumbo Patches lead the way

Every year this community has its annual award program. The big category is always Baseball Product of the year. Normally there is a tight neck and neck race and one product pulls away at the end. This year the voting is heavily skewed in the direction of Ultimate Collection.

This could be due to the “Out of sight, Out of mind” principle, and this product could be attracting attention because it was released the day the polls went live. But there is definately something to this product and one subset in particutlar. The jumbo patches are a set that is dominating the secondary market right now. With an excellent checklist of players that do not already have such patch cards, and low serial numbering to assure rarity, these have been a monster hit.

Roberto Clemente Jumbo PatchDerek Jeter Jumbo Patch
Brian McCann Jumbo PatchRobin Yount Jumbo Patch

These cards are great examples of why this set is getting so much love right now.  They are also proof that fantastic, compelling cards that can succeed in the secondary market are possible without a license from Major League Baseball.

Now showing on eBay: 2009 Ultimate Collection

There are some fantastic look cards being pulled from 2009 UD Ultimate packs. This is by no means a product to bust and recoup your money, this is a “Big Hit or bust” sort of release. That scares off many a pack buster but it sure makes for some fun window shopping!  Here’s some of the best so far:

Carlton Fisk Jumbo Patch

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