FINALLY! IMPROVEMENTS MADE! 2023 Panini Contenders Football Hobby FOTL Review!

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• The juggernaut that is Contenders Football returns for the 2023 season, boasting its trademark arsenal of collection-making content headlined by Rookie Ticket autographs, a spectacular array of parallels, must-have inserts and so much more.
• Look for five autographs per box on average, including one on-card autograph.
• Contenders has always been about more than just great rookie ink and once again this season, the product delivers autographs from the best to ever do it, including standout newcomers, the biggest superstars and the all-time greats.
• Contenders boasts a spectacular insert lineup, featuring the likes of the aesthetically gifted Supernatural, Crown Jewels, Superstar Die-Cuts and many more.
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[@johnnyeproductions]

Compared to all the Contenders I've seen prior this was definitely much better! Those Lottery Tickets are beautiful, that Mahomes & Love was fire! I'm biased tho just as you are being from Wisco lol

[@frenfinder3622]

I wouldn't spend +$500 on it but that sure beats their retail. Its nice they didnt just regular base cards.

[@AcmePacks]

dont get me wrong, still a tough product. but i am happy with the changes to it

[@stanleyfishburne2990]

Not a strong box but did have decent inserts just have to wait and see who gets playing time 🎉 I like that the base will be different than the retail which might influence set builders

[@Apillow_]

Man for $500 this might actually be the worst product they’ve ever made 😅. Legitimately not sure you can break even unless you open /10 Stroud parallel, or a super low numbered AR auto smh

[@AcmePacks]

very tough product, very few cards will get you to that $500 mark

[@TheCheff93]

Typical contenders- prices gotta come down soon. Unfortunately people have to leave the hobby in masses before these companies get the hint. Love the content though!

[@AcmePacks]

ive been saying this for 4 years haha it is what it is

[@dvusr31]

Price is driven by demand, not set by Panini

[@TheCheff93]

@@dvusr31 Secondary market is set by demand. MSRP is definitely set by panini

[@trentbateman]

You need a recession and this stuff will get nailed.

[@AcmePacks]

@@trentbateman i mean im not out here hoping that we go into a recession

[@Teengenerate77]

Of course I’m a homer but Bears fan in general are really high on Gervon Dexter. He’s the guy out of everyone we drafted in 2023 that looks like he’s going to breakout. I don’t know how much of a consolation that is but maybe it’ll end up being worth something if you hold onto it. Appreciate you ripping this for the channel even though Contenders has not been good to you to say the least.

[@Bigsmafka22]

he is looking like a monster

[@bsfootballcards4663]

I think they should make the reds numbered

[@213cards]

Fools gold, with all that glitter! 😂

[@TheKaosx36]

It’s crazy how much ppls spend on the card hobby and breaks.. saw on whatnot, the FOTL box being auctioned for $875 +

[@Steelercards7]

Yooooo sick rip! Nice Trice and Bigsby!

[@Darkmudzik]

Thank you for sharing, always appreciate new product reviews!

[@44style1]

3rd box of this I've seen that has been ripped. I have to say it's a real risk it for the biscuit and no influencers going to make me purchase one of these boxes can't wait for optic

[@AcmePacks]

Im ready for optic at $850 to hurt me even worse than this 🤣

[@frozzenluke5555]

Hey I got an important question, what’s better? An ungraded rookie card with an on card auto but not limited or a PSA 8 graded limited /25 rookie auto card but with a sticker?

[@AcmePacks]

All personal preference and what product it comes from

[@RetrowaveRips]

Lol im actually going to be buying up the base of these. Such a cool product this year.

[@AcmePacks]

will be awesome for singles for sure

[@jeffthompson1685]

Thanks for the video. I got a great box last year but I am still waiting for my redemption to be fulfilled which has left a bad taste in my mouth. I think I am going to buy 5 Goodwin Champions boxes for the price I'd pay for this. At least I will have a chance for an unlicensed CJ Stroud autograph.

[@sodapop.21]

These are some beautiful looking hobby cards. I’m impressed

[@LitLizardCards]

Those winning tickets are nice, especially the cracked ice Mahomes 🔥 But for $500 I'd rather buy singles. Panini needs to step their game up for Contenders

[@jingleginies]

You get singles buy people opening the product tho.

[@lionslucksportscards9835]

I like the base cards and the fact that they varied up some of the other stuff. The cards look nice, but man is ripping Tendies still a recipe to get dusted. Nice rip all the same!

[@joshl2188]

First pack would be a great pack for @SLVRSPORT. One for Brandon, a bear, and a tank!

[@thekernal0318]

A much better design finally broke up the monotony of the typical base. Aside from the no name autos this is actually a good value for 5-6 autos. Plus the winning ticket is incredible!

[@kentstevens1454]

retail megas have 2 red 1 bronze parallel

[@mattscheible6071]

I would be interested in that Dexter auto. Are you going to throw it up on the bay?

[@AcmePacks]

going to ebay! should have it up tomorrow! Monday's are always my days for updatng ebay inventory

[@jles]

I hit a Sean Clifford gold rookie ticket /5 😂 im a magnet of him. He is to me what Michael Wilson is to you.

[@troyspartan95]

Man you got lucky with your box and your autos because I watched the guy open a box this morning and all of his autos were no bodies and we're all plain border no cracked eyes no numbered autos or anything

[@user-dm3wh6zq7d]

Corey trice could be good soon with Patrick Peterson getting older he could step up in a year or2

[@jcorr4445]

When I saw the Kyler peaking through I immediately thought of 2021 illusions Kyler auto /10

[@loganrosa9051]

How much on the Trice auto?

[@Coolectable]

Thanks for the rip. Do you know if the sticker autos are always the no name late rounders or if they have sticker autos of the big guys like AR and Puka?

[@AcmePacks]

to my knowledge, the good autos will all be on card

[@brendonr3369]

Would you rather buy 1 optic hobby box or a case of optic blasters

[@AcmePacks]

hobby

[@brendonr3369]

@@AcmePacks thank you.

[@daltongerardy9635]

I like the Mahomes cracked ice winning ticket!

[@AcmePacks]

that helped salvage the box for sure!

[@waxwars9183]

It’s almost impossible to justify the $500 price tag. There’s nothing in there he could sell to get close to $500

[@213cards]

Not worth it at all!

[@AcmePacks]

tough product for sure, contenders is still contenders. i like the changes though

[@brettonwayne2109]

Does stroud sign cards bc I heard he doesn’t at least in packs kind of football cards

[@AcmePacks]

@@brettonwayne2109 not in panini products

[@brettonwayne2109]

@@AcmePacks ok thank you

[@danielkriefall5881]

Andy great video, cool cards, price is too high for low return

[@ScaryTerryCards]

All these undrafted free agent AUTOS. Panini should be ashamed of themselves. The others are late draft picks who will never play. Thanks for sharing!

[@jordansmartfromnewzealand2557]

Hi mate. Are you doing a donruss soccer box opening?

[@AcmePacks]

Unfortunately i am not i wont be able to get to making that video

[@thelistofjustin1356]

About 100 a pack for contenders with hardly any top signers? Gotta be outta your mind

[@wmhprater1]

Thank you for your vids

[@KSportsCollectibles]

Great video

[@user-oo2dh8wd3x]

How much is a box of this fotl

[@AcmePacks]

These floored at dutch auction at $525

[@JpPiercy]

Every Fotl l I've seen opened came with an auto in every pack....

[@chadfrenna3912]

WHY are "influencers" here on You Tube promoting this Contenders product in all formats knowingly it is 💯 🗑️. Just buy singles and SAVE your money 🤑🤯

[@AcmePacks]

@@chadfrenna3912 if noone ripped product there would be no singles to buy 🤷‍♂️

[@chadfrenna3912]

@@AcmePacks I get that brother, 🤯 Cracks me up though when people promote "1st off the line" product for so much more money for what there actually worth & in literally weeks value drops 😂 There's clearly only 1 word that sums up the hobby especially to those that are new & green. PATIENCE, it will save you TONS of 🤑

[@AcmePacks]

@@chadfrenna3912 i totally get that but there is also a difference between promoting and showing a product off. I said multiple times throughout this video that this is an extremely tough product that relies on the one on card auto. To your singles comment, i have also been very vocal to anyone who asks where the best value is in the hobby is to buy singles. Rip for fun, not for profit. Just because i make videos on products does not mean i am oblivious to that fact

[@chadfrenna3912]

@@AcmePacks Acme, love your channel & what you do for the hobby 👍. I like to help those as well especially those who are new to the hobby and the kids of course. Have a blessed weekend 😎

[@iFlightz]

Its their job dumbass lmfaooo

[@Bags11-qm7qn]

This is the one I recommended Looks like you found this one on auction

[@kevingreene4090]

Base design mass8ve upgrade

[@PickSixCards]

What up AP

[@xadamritterx]

Is the Josh Allen for sale?

[@AcmePacks]

Sorry that one already sold

[@james_maybe]

The disrespect putting Hardy Nickerson in the base pile! My poor bucs

[@socom2wasgreat542]

it's an insert, really not much different. lol

[@Dikdusa]

What site do you use to get these before they hit hobby?

[@AcmePacks]

First off the line is always a panini direct exclusive. They will have it up on their website with a countdown for when it goes live and then the product is on a dutch auction where the price lowers every 5 minutes until it sells out

[@Konnekt1]

Great video as always!!

[@thurston4hits]

Dude! That mahomes is nasty! Congrats! Really like how they have upgraded the set… inserts are really nice as well as the base.. less packs and seems to be more numbered cards… can’t forget the chance at case hits! I’m sad they didn’t do this sooner!

[@AcmePacks]

quality over quantity in my book!

[@user-oo2dh8wd3x]

WR? With number 54😅😅

[@AcmePacks]

The nfl lets you choose any number now regardless of position now

[@glati0s]

That Mahomes was cool. Great vid as always

[@AcmePacks]

Appreciate it!

[@Hexxum001]

It looks like Panini ran out of good autos and only had a bunch of no-name autos to stick in Contenders. Having watched several of these Contenders FOTL rips, I have not seen one single notable auto. Just a bunch of guys that no one has heard of. Not worth it at all, IMHO.

[@waxwars9183]

Contenders is the worst!!! You’ll probably get 5 unknown autographs

[@sportscollecter]

First

[@garypopp5741]

Dusted…

[@ReelLifeJae15]

Definitely not worth the price with the shit autos

[@AcmePacks]

Thats contenders in a nutshell lol

[@ReelLifeJae15]

@@AcmePacks glad I didnt buy a contenders hobby box. I bought a Limited and pulled a Zay Flowers RPA /49, DJ Moore Auto /10, and a Hasson Reddick Patch /99

[@user-xk8ys3kv4k]

This stuff is pure shit!!!!! Congrats on your $40 worth of cards out that $500 box

[@AcmePacks]

Thanks man 🫡