Buzz Break: 2017 Donruss Optic football cards (SE blaster)

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The box: 2017 Donruss Optic football cards (Special Edition blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 6
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 24
Base set completion: 
11 of 100 (11 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards – Todd Gurley II, Carson Wentz, Matthew Stafford, Drew Brees, Jerrell Freeman, Jay Ajayi, Marvin Jones Jr., Greg Olsen, Joey Bosa, Blake Bortles, Terrelle Pryor Sr.

Insert/short-print cards: 12 (all inserts/short-prints in gallery below)
Rated Rookies (SP) (3) – Samaje Perine, Evan Engram, Josh Reynolds
Rookie Cards (SP) (3) – Bucky Hodges, Tre'Davious White, Takkarist McKinley
Prizm (1) – Tom Brady
Prizm Rookies (1) – Charles Harris
Pink Prizm Rookies (1) – Tre'Davious White
Pink Prizm Rated Rookies (1) – Curtis Samuel
The Rookies (1) – JuJu Smith-Schuster
1981 Tribute (1) – Amari Cooper

Autographs/Memorabilia: 1
Rookie Threads Jerseys (1) –Samaje Perine

What's Buzz-worthy: This one was a go-to of mine while it was found in retail bargain bins but it appears those days are gone. The rookie crop here is the key, though notables on insert cards like this box has shows you there's potential beyond just the newcomers. Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, Deshaun Watson and Mitchell Trubisky are some of the notables here and the Rated Rookie design is on that stands out from the pack. ... There are a few formats for this release can be found at the link above with guaranteed ink in some. These Special Edition blasters do include a memorabilia card every time, which seems like a safer rip than standard blasters. Boxes will eventually dry up and the allure of a Optic rainbow will grow on collectors even more -- especially if the top rookies in this one make some postseason waves. Study the various formats' inclusions and you might find some things you like without breaking the bank. These are also good long-term holds given the rookie crop.

Product Grade: A
Box Grade: A
Fun Grade: A-

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