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Posted by: skatalite Mar 30 2008, 11:39 PM

http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=37&t=136374&st=0#entry1280645

Alright guys: I'm hoping to start a monthly group box break. I love busting wax but don't typically collect anything other than Gary Payton, so let me bust the boxes for you and ship you the goods!

skatalite's Basketball Group Box Break — #1
Two boxes of 07/08 Upper Deck Artifacts
$11.50 for two teams! SOLD OUT!

Information — please read:
1. I buy from blowoutcards.com — they've been great to me and they have fastest shipping to my location.
2. Price covers all shipping and supplies (penny sleeves, toploaders, screwdowns, team bags, mailers, tape, paper, etc.)
3. All packages will be shipped with delivery confirmation.
4. Teams will be chosen by random.org.
5. There is no limit on how many buy-ins are purchased.
6. I accept PayPal and money order.
7. No trading of teams.
8. Not responsible for lost money orders. Send with delivery confirmation for your concerns!
9. In the event a card pulled has two or more teams on it, random.org will be used to determine who the card will be sent to.
10. In the event a player is pulled who recently has changed teams, whatever team is mentioned on the card goes to that corresponding break participant. (For example: Shaq is now on the Suns, but if the card says he's on the Heat, the person who has the Heat gets the card.)
11. Breaks will be done live on TCC — and only for TCC members!

Cool with ya'll? Hope so!

Now, this first break will be two teams per buy-in. Why? Because the NBA has 30 teams and most basketball products don't have many packs in a box.

Now onto the box...

Two boxes of 07/08 Upper Deck Artifacts — $11.50 per two teams! SOLD OUT!


Product description:
Configuration:
10 packs per box. 4 cards per pack.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
* One numbered card, autographed card, or memorabilia card in every pack, on average!
* Two numbered rookie cards per box, on average!
* Look for 1/1 game-used team logo cards!
* Dual patch cards numbered to 35 or less!
* Collect Triple Artifact cards featuring three swatches of memorabilia!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Autograph Cards
* Auto-Facts

Memorabilia Cards
* Neck Emblem
* Triple Artifacts
* Triple Artifacts Rare Parallel - #'d to 1
* Divisional Artifacts - #'d to 250
* Divisional Artifacts Red Parallel - #'d to 100
* Divisional Artifacts Blue Parallel - #'d to 50
* Divisional Artifacts Copper Parallel - #'d to 25
* Divisional Artifacts Silver Parallel - #'d to 10
* Divisional Artifacts Gold Spectrum Parallel - #'d to 1
* Divisional Artifacts Patch Red Parallel - #'d to 35
* Divisional Artifacts Patch Silver Parallel - #'d to 5
* Divisional Artifacts Patch Gold Parallel - #'d to 1
* Conference Pairings - #'d to 150
* Conference Pairings Patch Silver Parallel - #'d to 5
* Conference Pairings Patch Gold Spectrum Parallel - #'d to 1

Regular Cards, Rookies, Inserts and Parallels
* Base Set(100)
* Legacy Rookies - #'d to 1299
* Legacy Rookies - #'d to 699
* Legendary Legacies(50) - #'d to 999

The above are also available in the following parallels:
* Gold Parallel - #'d to 100
* Red Parallel - #'d to 50
* Blue Parallel - #'d to 25
* Silver Parallel - #'d to 10
* Gold Spectrum Parallel - #'d to 1

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Cost for first two-team buy-in (includes shipping to you): $11.50 by PayPal or money order.

Post here in this thread if you want a buy-in. I will contact you and put you on the list. Once all 15 slots are taken, transactions will be created and money collected.

I hope this is a success and people are comfortable with me, so I can do it once a month. I'm open to all suggestions and criticisms! For right now, I won't be doing it on-camera, but will do them live here on TCC. Break times/dates will be announced once money is gathered and box is ordered.

All teams will be chosen by random.org. A screenshot of the random.org list can be found http://i25.tinypic.com/2wftfso.jpg.

#1 — msuwendy PAID
Teams: Lakers, Suns

#2 — tromni PAID
Teams: Trail Blazers, SuperSonics

#3 — ilovetheheat PAID
Teams: Mavericks, Clippers

#4 — nameant PAID
Teams: Pistons, Magic

#5 — nameant PAID
Teams: Bulls, Warriors

#6 — wildboyz_211
Teams: Nets, Celtics

#7 — slakker381 PAID
Teams: Jazz, Bobcats

#8 — Luke2411 PAID
Teams: Hornets, Raptors

#9 — Kmart6nets PAID
Teams: Heat, 76ers

#10 — Luke2411 PAID
Teams: Knicks, Cavs

#11 — Sports Showcase PAID
Teams: Hawks, Nuggets

#12 — Sports Showcase PAID
Teams: Timberwolves, Spurs

#13 — bob_TCC PAID
Teams: Grizzlies, Kings

#14 — Kmart6nets PAID
Teams: Bucks, Pacers

#15 — pavi39 PAID
Teams: Rockets, Wizards

Posted by: nameant Mar 30 2008, 11:47 PM

How about you randomly choose me for the Bulls and Lakers.

Posted by: skatalite Mar 30 2008, 11:48 PM

I like you, but not to the point where I'd risk losing the trust of my fellow TCCers!

Posted by: nameant Mar 30 2008, 11:49 PM

Posted by: msuwendy Mar 31 2008, 10:53 AM

Rich, I'm in

Posted by: msuwendy Mar 31 2008, 10:54 AM

By the way, if you need me to pay a little extra because of my location (shipping costs), I've got no problem with that

Posted by: Tromni Mar 31 2008, 11:06 AM

Sounds like fun and it'll cost less than a blaster. I'm in for two teams.

Posted by: Ilovetheheat Mar 31 2008, 11:13 AM

EDITED.

Posted by: kooljazz1966 Mar 31 2008, 11:16 AM

Sounds like fun! enjoy!!

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 11:17 AM

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.


PM will be sent.


Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.


Ah, you edited it, haha. Cool. Let me know if you still want in.

Posted by: Ilovetheheat Mar 31 2008, 11:29 AM

I hate the random thing but $11.50 wont kill me and I want you to keep doing breaks. Count me in. If we ever buy teams (this or any month) I want the heat and Nuggets!

Peace
Jeremy

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 11:50 AM

Cool, got ya down!

Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: nameant Mar 31 2008, 02:48 PM

#4 - nameant
#5 - nameant

Nice doing business with you.

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 02:50 PM

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: EmmertBowl814 Mar 31 2008, 02:55 PM

Count me in! Thanks!

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 03:09 PM

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: slakker381 Mar 31 2008, 03:23 PM

I think I can afford that...count me in!

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 03:26 PM

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 05:47 PM

Eight slots remaining! Buy more slots, have better chances at big pulls!

Posted by: chopinalex Mar 31 2008, 06:05 PM

ill take the la sparks

Posted by: mavisbike Mar 31 2008, 06:09 PM

I would Like a Spot Please

Posted by: Kmart6nets Mar 31 2008, 07:31 PM

Can't we do like a $3 entry fee for just Kenyon Martins for me?

I'll give this a shot though, cheap and easy on my part.

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 08:26 PM

I'm guessing you want the Spurs? Sorry, but teams are randomized. I'll PM you to see if you would like a spot, however.


Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.




Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: Luke2411 Mar 31 2008, 09:13 PM

Richard, I'm in. I don't do much basketball, but it's cheap and who knows!!!

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 09:16 PM

I was hoping the price might introduce new people to group breaks. I figure $11.50 for two teams is pretty good. This product's base cards are stunning, and their GU and autograph designs are very nice.

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: slakker381 Mar 31 2008, 10:56 PM

hey Richard, just throwing this out there...but for $3 more a spot ($14.50 total) we could get 3 boxes from Blowout and still have about $50 for shipping and supplies. up to you and everyone else though...lmk

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the idea, but let's keep it as it is right now since it's almost done, and no one gets confused on what their buying into.

However, I am taking all input into consideration for my next box break, if this one is a success! So keep them coming either here or via PM (PM preferred so I can file them away.)

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 11:00 PM

And with that said, five spots are remaining! For two teams, $11.50 is a great deal (me thinks!)

I'm going to try to make every break affordable for all members. Although I'd love to one day do a case break, I think we can work our way up to that.

I've realized the following: I love busting wax, it's fun. But I don't really care for the pulls unless they're Gary Paytons! So, for a good individual price I want to give people a chance to get some amazing stuff, and to have a good, positive experience within this hobby.

Posted by: bob_TCC Mar 31 2008, 11:02 PM

Consistent with the standard process for group box breaks, this topic has been moved to the Basketball Marketplace forum.

-Bob

Posted by: Sports Showcase Mar 31 2008, 11:06 PM

put me in for 2 spots at $23... i will help this get going..

Posted by: skatalite Mar 31 2008, 11:20 PM

Thanks, Bob!

<----- Noob at this


Thanks a lot, friend! Man, four teams... You can do some serious damage, haha. The West is full of goodness.

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: Sports Showcase Mar 31 2008, 11:39 PM

thanks....

Posted by: skatalite Apr 1 2008, 09:33 AM

Whoooo! Only THREE spots left! Each spot costs $11.50, which includes shipping to you!

Sign-up.

Posted by: nameant Apr 1 2008, 09:39 AM

Let's go people. Only 3 spots left! The sooner we get the entries the sooner Richard buys and the sooner we bust.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 1 2008, 09:44 AM

If you have trouble filling any spots, I'd be willing to take on one more slot. But only if you can't fill a spot.

Posted by: skatalite Apr 1 2008, 09:49 AM

Awesome. I'll definitely keep that in mind.

Would anyone else like another spot(s)?

Posted by: nameant Apr 1 2008, 09:49 AM

**coughcough**

Posted by: skatalite Apr 1 2008, 09:50 AM

You would?

Posted by: msuwendy Apr 1 2008, 09:50 AM

I've got no problem taking a second spot either....if no one else takes one of the remaining spots

Posted by: nameant Apr 1 2008, 09:51 AM

No. I was about to type something but coughed. Twice.

Posted by: skatalite Apr 1 2008, 09:53 AM

Awesome. We'll see what happens today. Twelve got filled yesterday so I'm sure another three won't hurt.

I wouldn't mind buying one myself, but if I ended up with the two awesome teams it'd look fishy, ya know?


Oh.

Oh.

Posted by: bob_TCC Apr 1 2008, 10:19 AM

Sign me up for one spot.

-Bob

Posted by: skatalite Apr 1 2008, 10:34 AM

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Posted by: skatalite Apr 1 2008, 01:01 PM

Two more spots, people! Cost is $11.50 per two teams (one spot) and that includes shipping to you!

Posted by: dualshock Apr 1 2008, 02:04 PM

I'm in a few breaks already or else I would have joined. Good luck to you guys!

I figured I'd help you out with the "not so obvious" bump too, Richard

Posted by: skatalite Apr 1 2008, 10:26 PM

Last two spots for the taking!!

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 2 2008, 09:38 AM

I'll take another slot.

Posted by: nameant Apr 2 2008, 09:47 AM

Go Tom! One more!

Posted by: skatalite Apr 2 2008, 09:59 AM

Awesome! Four teams are better than two!

Added! Once all the slots are taken, I'll send you a PM to confirm and set up a transaction.

Come on, guys! One more spot and this thing can begin!

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 2 2008, 10:12 AM

That's enough for me, thanks

Posted by: pavi39 Apr 2 2008, 10:51 AM

I'll help fill the last one.

Posted by: skatalite Apr 2 2008, 10:57 AM

Awesome! I'm happy it's gone smooth so far (knock on wood!)

Added!

Transaction PMs are being sent out!

Posted by: skatalite Apr 2 2008, 11:47 AM

Alright!

All spots filled, check!
Transactions created, check!
PMs sent, check!

Hopefully we can have these boxes ordered in the next couple days, and then the breakage and fun can begin!

Thanks everyone, for the support and for the love of the hobby. If you have any suggestions/critcisms, let me know!

Posted by: nameant Apr 2 2008, 11:55 AM

Criticisms of you or the box break process?

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 2 2008, 11:57 AM

How are these being opened?

Old school or video?

Posted by: bob_TCC Apr 2 2008, 11:58 AM

-Bob

Posted by: skatalite Apr 2 2008, 12:42 PM

Hahahaha both. Please.


Old school for now. Depending how it goes and if people claim they're interested in more (which I hope), I'll make a trip to Best Buy and check out some webcams!

Posted by: Sports Showcase Apr 2 2008, 05:01 PM

sent payment to you through paypal...

Posted by: mavisbike Apr 3 2008, 04:50 PM

Actually After THinking this through I would not Like to participate in this break.

+ I have Money Problems somewhat and I think I want to try and make my own website.

Posted by: bob_TCC Apr 4 2008, 11:14 AM

As an observation, money problems will make it difficult to start one's own web site and then make sure it grows and is supported. Trust me... It will take more than $11.50.

Also, backing out of one's commitments won't make it any easier. In any event, you'll need to update your pending sale and indicate that you're not going to pay for the sale that you previously confirmed. Then, we can close that sale as failed due to you not sending payment.

Finally, the affiliate-style link has been removed from your signature. Continued attempts to use TCC resources to promote affiliate links will result in restrictions.

-Bob

Posted by: skatalite Apr 4 2008, 11:59 AM

What Bob said.

If anyone is interested in taking mavisbike's place, let me know. I will leave that spot open.

Post here if you would like the spot.

Posted by: skatalite Apr 4 2008, 02:48 PM

Just reminding everyone there is one more spot left! Mavisbike has dropped out. Someone grab it up for $11.50, random team selection!

Posted by: skatalite Apr 5 2008, 04:12 PM

OK, Jeremy has been kind enough to grab the vacant spot. However, as you can see, we're waiting on one more member to pay. That member still needs to reply to our transaction thread and/or the PMs I've sent. I'll update once I hear anything.

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 8 2008, 02:28 AM

If someone doesnt pay, PLEASE LMK, ill pay immediatly...

Posted by: skatalite Apr 8 2008, 07:27 AM

Looks like it might be that way.

Here's the deal: It's obvious who still needs to pay, and that person has yet to reply to several of my PMs or to the transaction thread. I have to cover a trial this morning, so if he hasn't replied to me by the time I get out of court, I will contact you and you can have the spot for sure.

I think I'm with everyone when I say I'm tired of waiting. I just want to bust these bad boys.

Posted by: Sports Showcase Apr 8 2008, 09:49 AM

yes, it is sad that one person is spoiling all of the fun for the others.....

Posted by: skatalite Apr 8 2008, 02:06 PM

I've asked the Team to cancel the transaction between me and the one remaining person. Since that person has never replied to the transaction thread, he's never confirmed. So, I'm sure it will be taken care of.

Furthermore, a PM has been sent to wildboyz_211, who expressed interest in taking the final spot.

Will update when I hear back from wildboyz.

Posted by: nameant Apr 8 2008, 02:33 PM

Big props to wildboyz_211 for taking the spot so we can get the ball rolling.

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 8 2008, 08:42 PM

Paypal & PM sent...

Posted by: skatalite Apr 9 2008, 02:25 PM

All teams will be chosen by random.org. A screenshot of the random.org list can be found http://i25.tinypic.com/2wftfso.jpg.

#1 — msuwendy PAID
Teams: Lakers, Suns

#2 — tromni PAID
Teams: Trail Blazers, SuperSonics

#3 — ilovetheheat PAID
Teams: Mavericks, Clippers

#4 — nameant PAID
Teams: Pistons, Magic

#5 — nameant PAID
Teams: Bulls, Warriors

#6 — wildboyz_211
Teams: Nets, Celtics

#7 — slakker381 PAID
Teams: Jazz, Bobcats

#8 — Luke2411 PAID
Teams: Hornets, Raptors

#9 — Kmart6nets PAID
Teams: Heat, 76ers

#10 — Luke2411 PAID
Teams: Knicks, Cavs

#11 — Sports Showcase PAID
Teams: Hawks, Nuggets

#12 — Sports Showcase PAID
Teams: Timberwolves, Spurs

#13 — bob_TCC PAID
Teams: Grizzlies, Kings

#14 — Kmart6nets PAID
Teams: Bucks, Pacers

#15 — pavi39 PAID
Teams: Rockets, Wizards

Posted by: skatalite Apr 9 2008, 02:28 PM

I also wanted to say the boxes have been ordered and should be here early next week.

Once I have them in-hand, I'll post when the break will be! LIVE!

Posted by: bob_TCC Apr 9 2008, 02:29 PM

I'm going to have a few words with RANDOM.ORG later today.

-Bob

Posted by: slakker381 Apr 9 2008, 02:29 PM

ouch!! Brutal! LMAO...hope you pull me a nice Stockton/Malone something! when is going to be the break do you think?

Posted by: skatalite Apr 9 2008, 02:30 PM

Don't feel bad. Maybe you'll get a nice Mike Bibby you can trade to Mario? Or even a sweet Rudy Gay card. Both teams have players with high trade value, I've found.

Posted by: skatalite Apr 9 2008, 02:31 PM

I would say probably on Tuesday, if I get the boxes by then, which I should. But that is not definite.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 9 2008, 03:37 PM

Arghh!! Isn't Wade Topps exclusive? I demand a re-randomization!

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 9 2008, 04:32 PM

Nets and Celtics...nice, hopefully some nice Vince Carter or KG Mojo and trade with nameant for the Magic cards he gets!

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 13 2008, 05:07 PM

Have you gotten a DC# or anything for the boxes?

Posted by: skatalite Apr 13 2008, 05:23 PM

Yeah. Why, don't trust me?

They'll be here Tuesday, according to UPS.com.

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 13 2008, 11:39 PM

I dont trust you at all, anyone who likes someone with the nickname "The Glove" is not to be trusted.

JK, I was just curious, wondering if you had a way to track them.

Posted by: skatalite Apr 13 2008, 11:56 PM

Sure do! Blowoutcards.com ships via UPS Ground.

http://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/processRequest?HTMLVersion=5.0&Requester=NES&AgreeToTermsAndConditions=yes&loc=en_US&tracknum=1Z82RW330367399417.

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 14 2008, 02:28 AM

Awesome, UPS is usually fast, i sometimes get my package a day earlier than said...lets hope for that!

Posted by: bob_TCC Apr 14 2008, 04:48 PM

I hope that 1.2-pound box delivers some nice pulls!

-Bob

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 14 2008, 04:51 PM

Specifically some nice Bucks, Pacers, and 6ers cards!

Posted by: Sports Showcase Apr 14 2008, 04:53 PM

i learned something today....... i did not know UPS even knew where Norman, OK was..lol I hope they find it... lol

Posted by: bob_TCC Apr 14 2008, 04:53 PM

You don't even want any Heat cards?

-Bob

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 14 2008, 04:59 PM

Nope, I believe the only players worth my time on the Heat are Topps-exclusive. And I don't believe I would even get any Marion!

Posted by: Nene Apr 14 2008, 07:23 PM

When are these boxes being broke?

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 15 2008, 01:19 AM

Well, according to UPS.com, there gonna be at skatalite's house tomorrow, so id say probaly tomorrow or Wednesday.

Posted by: bob_TCC Apr 15 2008, 11:42 AM

The package is in the proper state!

-Bob

Posted by: skatalite Apr 15 2008, 12:57 PM

Indeed.

UPS usually comes by my house in the evening, around 6 p.m. I've got band practice at 4 p.m., so depending what time I get home and if all goes well, we might have a live break on our hands tonight

Posted by: slakker381 Apr 15 2008, 01:05 PM

very nice!!

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 15 2008, 02:46 PM

Sounds great! Could you send PM's or something to notify when/if youll do a live break, so i know what time to be on...

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 15 2008, 04:28 PM

UPS.com says ITS BEEN DELIVERED!

Posted by: skatalite Apr 15 2008, 06:26 PM

Indeed.

The boxes are here, they're what we ordered and everything looks good to go!

I'll set the live break for 9 p.m. CST tonight (April 15), only on TCC!

Posted by: ffman Apr 15 2008, 06:30 PM

I'm not involved, but I'm watching! Good luck to each of you!

Posted by: slakker381 Apr 15 2008, 06:50 PM

wait...so what time is that eastern time? lol

Posted by: ffman Apr 15 2008, 06:55 PM

10 PM EST.

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 15 2008, 07:32 PM

Which site is gonna host the video? You said you were gonna do it live?

Posted by: skatalite Apr 15 2008, 07:35 PM

Live but not on video. It'll be a live break thread.

Please, everyone, read over the first post again for all information.

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 15 2008, 07:58 PM

Yeah, wasnt sure if you changed your mind or something...thanks for clearing that up. I cant wait...really, can we do it now? JK...

Posted by: Ilovetheheat Apr 15 2008, 08:01 PM

I smell the hits way in Miami, Fl.
Those two boxes reek of MOJO!
I cant wait!

Peace
Jeremy

Posted by: wildboyz_211 Apr 15 2008, 09:09 PM

Huh, thats weird, couldve swore i smelled it in Tennessee...