if you are talking about hobby products, base Topps is not bad - you get a good number of cards and get two autographs, one rookie patch, and most boxes deliver an extra hit.
Topps Valor isn't bad - but you probably aren't going to come close to getting the box price back.
This year most of the products have been pretty weak for what they deliver.
If you like autographs, consider Press Pass's various products - they are all on-card autos and only have autograph hits now.
If you like memorabila cards, beware that most football memorabilia cards are RPS stuff which is pretty close to worthless in almost every case.
Crown Royale looks nice - its a one hit per pack product and always looks good - but beware of the Panini Rewards menace.
For autographs, the best licensed product often is Contenders - unfortunately this year's design doesn't look good and don't be surprised if Panini delivers "Rewards" cards rather than the promised autographs. Its also generally overpriced given that you often get at least one or two undrafted or late round practice squad guys - I think that every Contenders hobby box I've ever gotten has had at least 1 or 2 of the guys. You can hit Contenders big, but more than likely, the box will be mediocre and there are some real horrible boxes.
As far as retail, Sage Hit blasters are pretty good because you get 2 (or 3) autographs per box and they are starting to show up in reduced price - recently picked up 3 of the 3 auto blasters at $11,98 a piece. Normally they are $20. Even if the autos are bad, it is probably still will beat most hobby boxes for what it delivers for the price.
Press Pass retail isn't bad in that you get a guaranteed on card auto for $20 - again, look for them reduced.
Better yet, just buy individual cards. Most football sets aren't really worth putting together - base Topps is one of hte few legitimate set building products out there.
Topps Valor isn't bad - but you probably aren't going to come close to getting the box price back.
This year most of the products have been pretty weak for what they deliver.
If you like autographs, consider Press Pass's various products - they are all on-card autos and only have autograph hits now.
If you like memorabila cards, beware that most football memorabilia cards are RPS stuff which is pretty close to worthless in almost every case.
Crown Royale looks nice - its a one hit per pack product and always looks good - but beware of the Panini Rewards menace.
For autographs, the best licensed product often is Contenders - unfortunately this year's design doesn't look good and don't be surprised if Panini delivers "Rewards" cards rather than the promised autographs. Its also generally overpriced given that you often get at least one or two undrafted or late round practice squad guys - I think that every Contenders hobby box I've ever gotten has had at least 1 or 2 of the guys. You can hit Contenders big, but more than likely, the box will be mediocre and there are some real horrible boxes.
As far as retail, Sage Hit blasters are pretty good because you get 2 (or 3) autographs per box and they are starting to show up in reduced price - recently picked up 3 of the 3 auto blasters at $11,98 a piece. Normally they are $20. Even if the autos are bad, it is probably still will beat most hobby boxes for what it delivers for the price.
Press Pass retail isn't bad in that you get a guaranteed on card auto for $20 - again, look for them reduced.
Better yet, just buy individual cards. Most football sets aren't really worth putting together - base Topps is one of hte few legitimate set building products out there.