Buzz Break: 2015-16 Panini Luxe basketball cards (hobby box)

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The box: 2015-16 Panini Luxe basketball cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 4
Base set completion: 
0 of 99 (0 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Autographs/Memorabilia: 4
Autographs Gold (1) – Tony Parker (/10)
Rookie Memorabilia Autographs Prime (1) – Kelly Oubre Jr. (/25)
Memorabilia Diecuts Red (2) – Manu Ginobili, Anthony Davis (/99)

What's Buzz-worthy: This is a high-end brand that can be quite risky for its price, but as one of the Fourth of July sale items it's a bit less risky of a rip at that price. Ultimately, this one's all about who you get when it comes to two autographs and, in particular, the metal-framed auto. This box delivered relatively well with a parallel of an established star from a successful franchise. The only drawback there? The quality of Tony Parker's autograph and the lack of time he puts into it -- that autograph won't grade well. (Also sometimes not in your favor is the packaging -- these cards could be packed more comfortably in the impressive-looking box.) The rookie patch auto in the box is a nice-looking piece of cardboard for Kansas first-round pick and Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. For the last two cards, there's star power and plenty of diecut foil-stamping. Opening this box was fast and definitely high-risk, high-reward. The brand is loaded with plenty of cards but one has to wonder whether it could be tweaked some configuration-wise to deliver more for its high-end price with a decent amount of not-elite ink (thinking non-Hall of Famer NBA retirees along with many rookies) inside. For collectors on a budget, singles are the way to go, but for a collector who appreciates the game and wants to take a shot at something without breaking the bank this might be a worthy target at its sale price. 

Product Grade: B+
Box Grade: A
Fun Grade: B+

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