Read on for a chance to own this card for the lowest price in the market.
Upper Deck inserted 1 UD Canvas Program of Excellence card in every 192 packs of their hobby and retail releases of 2013-14 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey. Since there's 15 cards in that set, I estimated that each of those cards was inserted into 1 in every 2,880 packs, or 1 in every 120 boxes.
I was very lucky to pull a hot card from that set in a $1.89 retail pack, that also included a Rookie Materials card! I'll post detailed information about that break in a future post. In the meantime, I'm giving that "hot" card a special showcase.
Showcase
Series: 2013-14 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey.
Set: UD Canvas Program of Excellence.
Card: C259 Brendan Gallagher
Condition: Mint.
Images:
Notes
Gallagher was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth round (147th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Ironically, that 147th pick became a finalist for the 2012-13 Calder Memorial Trophy.
In his NHL 2012-13 rookie season with the Canadiens, Gallagher recorded 28 points (15 goals, 3 assists), 117 shots on goal and 33 penalty minutes. Please note that season was cut short due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout.
In Gallagher's first full season with the Canadiens, he recorded 41 points (19 goals, 22 assists), 211 shots on goal and 73 penalty minutes during 2013-14.
The Canadiens was quick to sign Gallagher to a six-year contract extension that will last through the 2020-21 season.
Sales
Other copies of this card has been recently selling for as high as $41.99 (plus shipping) on eBay. I'm willing to sell my card for $24.99 (plus shipping).
March 22, 2015 Update: This card has been sold to a lucky buyer for the lowest price in the market!