According to the Strat website, here are the important dates for the 2018 card set:
Jan.24th - Pre-orders accepted for Game and Card Set
Feb.14th - Last Day for Pickup Orders
Feb.16th - Opening Day
Feb.20th - Shipping date of Game and Cards
Hmmmm....the C/FA Auction Draft is set for Feb.17th.....are we gonna have to have the auction BEFORE the cards come out, or can we push it back a week?