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post Apr 30 2017, 08:11 PM
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Always like the look of this product. From watching breaks, boxes seem to be hit or miss, but my LCS gave me a good deal so I figured I'd try a box of Ice. Here's what I got. The rookies would've been disappointing, except Guentzel is on fire. That one already sold on eBay... about 3 minutes before he scored his goal last night. Sale prices jumped up about $7 above what I sold it for lol. Oh well. Everything except the sub-zeros (and Guentzel) are available. The Exquisite cards are great looking.

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Nice auto and good Guentzal hit. Is that all you got? 2 rcs, a gu and an auto? That is kind of weak in my opinion, not your break, but just the lack of goodies as this is a mid range product, right? Won't be buying any of that based on those results. Yuck!

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QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Apr 30 2017, 08:33 PM)
Nice auto and good Guentzal hit.  Is that all you got?  2 rcs, a gu and an auto?  That is kind of weak in my opinion, not your break, but just the lack of goodies as this is a mid range product, right?  Won't be buying any of that based on those results.  Yuck!
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They dropped the price significantly from last year, but also you get 2 less packs. I don't think I'll buy another, but I wanted to take a shot on one box. I paid $90 for this box, they're listed at $100. The Guentzel and the JR made it a pretty good box, but if Guentzel wasn't in such high demand right now, I'd be really off-put by this box. The way I look at it, getting half your value back makes a box respectable. It is gambling after all and I don't mind paying for the entertainment. I really don't like any UD stuff this year to be honest. I love opening boxes, but have yet to find a product that I feel is good value. I am tempted to get older discounted boxes online, but I don't like waiting for shipping. There's something to be said about holding the box and choosing it and getting to open it right away. I know I should just buy singles, but that's way less fun. What do you guys think/how do you look at evaluating a product?



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QUOTE(zacho16122 @ Apr 30 2017, 08:45 PM)
They dropped the price significantly from last year, but also you get 2 less packs. I don't think I'll buy another, but I wanted to take a shot on one box. I paid $90 for this box, they're listed at $100. The Guentzel and the JR made it a pretty good box, but if Guentzel wasn't in such high demand right now, I'd be really off-put by this box. The way I look at it, getting half your value back makes a box respectable. It is gambling after all and I don't mind paying for the entertainment. I really don't like any UD stuff this year to be honest. I love opening boxes, but have yet to find a product that I feel is good value. I am tempted to get older discounted boxes online, but I don't like waiting for shipping. There's something to be said about holding the box and choosing it and getting to open it right away. I know I should just buy singles, but that's way less fun. What do you guys think/how do you look at evaluating a product?
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To be honest I think the way things are going aren't good. Less for more, used to be a few years ago you got an S1 or S2 box for $63 on initial release/presell with 2 gu, 6 ygs, and a chance at a case hit. Now it is like $87 a box for 6 ygs and a chance at a gu and case hit. Other products now have the "manufactured" hits, that just aren't of interest to me. Not sure what to make of the future.



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It is scary isnt it!

nice box my friend that jr is a sweet graph . hold on to that Penguin that kid has some mad skills!


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Could've been 100 times worse, Guentzel is the perfect card to hit right now, and Roenick is a decent auto


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QUOTE(aceecards @ May 1 2017, 06:19 AM)
It is scary isnt it!

nice box my friend that jr is a sweet graph . hold on to that Penguin that kid has some mad skills!
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Thanks! He does look like a pretty good player. Of course having Sid as a linemate can't hurt...


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Could've been 100 times worse, Guentzel is the perfect card to hit right now, and Roenick is a decent auto
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Definitely happy with this particular box! But if Guentzel was just the usual /1299 whozit, the feeling changes drastically. More just reflecting on opening products in general. It's not the most financially prudent way to go, but it is the most fun I think!



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For me unfortunately I have a budget to stay with in. I make sure I do my UD series 1 and 2 Hockey and something mid range. That is my shot in the dark box, with the hope of pulling off the big hit. But I must agree these days it is less for more just not feeling like UD gives the most bang for your buck.


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