2017 Topps Opening Day

Opening Day 2017 hit shelves as Topps' lighter, more accessible answer to their main releases. It's a 200-card set centered around Opening Day rosters and moments from the 2017 season. You get plenty of base card variety with action shots and clean design work. The big draw here is affordable packs and boxes packed with parallels and insert sets. Key rookies like Aaron Judge were already in the market's crosshairs, and having him in Opening Day meant instant relevance. The set also leans into veterans like Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw who command collector attention across any release. What really matters with Opening Day is the parallel hunt. You're chasing Rainbows, Blue, Orange, and Red parallel versions, each dropping in scarcity as you move up the ladder. Foil parallels add another layer. The set includes several insert lines, and Topps typically spreads autographs across hobby packs in modest supply. Retail and hobby products ship separately, so hobby boxes tend to have tighter parallels and better odds at signed cards. Opening Day doesn't have the premium pricing of flagship or flagship alternatives, so your hit rate feels more generous per pack. If you're after specific parallels of Judge or Trout, expect to hunt singles rather than rip your way there. Opening Day works best if you enjoy the process of chasing parallels without dropping serious money. It's a solid middle ground between junk wax mentality and investment-grade product. The base set is clean enough to complete without pain, and the insert content keeps things interesting. If you're building sets or need affordable parallel runs of popular players, retail boxes offer real value. Skip the box breaks unless you love the gamble. Buy singles of your targets and enjoy the remaining product as a fun side project.