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Collector Zone _ Contests and Giveaways _ CaptKirk42s Chain July/Aug 2013

Posted by: captkirk42 Jan 23 2013, 11:37 AM

This "contest" was inspired by previous "Chains" most notably the contest/link "http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=293925" by Marc (msw_sportscards).

THE CONCEPT: is very simple I ship off a package to the first person in the list of participants, that person after oohing and aahing at the contents picks one, two or more cards (how many they please if any) from the stack, replaces those cards with different cards and ships the stack to the next person on the list. If they wish they may add more cards to the stack, provided only cards are shipped, (Marc's original chain got some snags when people started adding memorabilia and full card sets to the package making shipping costs phenomenal) Then the next person does likewise (the oohing and aahing, the picking, the replacing, the shipping) until the package gets to the last person on the list who after the aforementioned sequence of actions (the oohing and aahing etc...) then returns the package to me. Hopefully I will then quickly start up a new chain to keep this fun process ongoing.

Last chain the main rule was the replacement card had to be a different year from the card it was replacing. That doesn't need to be followed this time I think it confused things a bit more. Most of the time the replacement card will be a different year anyway.

The only real rule is if you take something out it must be replaced with something approximately equal in value, quality, cardness.

There is no time limit for how long you keep the chain stack, but try to keep things moving so it doesn't get stale. The last round averaged about a week (6 to 7 days) turnaround time which was good. Holiday shipping caused a bit of a delay but nothing major.

Delivery Confirmation is not required but it is requested so that the group can track where the package currently is.

This probably goes without saying but when your turn is getting close please PM the next person in line to get their mailing address if you don't already have it.

PARTICIPANTS (aka: Chainlinks):
July/Aug 2013 Package

START OF CHAIN:
00: redwing40 (Paul) Confirmed smile.gif
01: bajmurray (Brian) Confirmed smile.gif
02: WestCoastSkinsFan (Sam) Confirmed smile.gif
03: Boston5761 (Justin) Confirmed smile.gif
04: jtrsteel15 (Confirmed)
[package] ermm.gif unsure.gif
05: ayerhead18 (David) Confirmed
06: redwing40 (Paul) Captkirk42 (Kirk) Confirmed
:END OF CHAIN


NOTES:
UPDATE:
Package seems to have stalled. Basically have to close down this round. I might post a new round with some management changes in a few days.

Package was last delivered to tjrsteel15

Looks like Justin currently has the package and it seems to be stalled. Destination?

Paul has dropped out, I will be the new end of the chain.

This current round (July/Aug 2013) is being run by Paul (redwing40).

Posted by: redwing40 Jan 24 2013, 06:46 AM

Hey, I just sent it out laugh.gif Thats fine, at least Brian will get his Habs smile.gif

Lets go Members! Join in! wink.gif

Posted by: wytmke Jan 24 2013, 08:41 PM

ILL TAKE THE A SPOT

Posted by: WestCoastSkinsFan Jan 24 2013, 09:07 PM

I'm looking forward to another round!

Posted by: captkirk42 Jan 25 2013, 12:45 AM

QUOTE(wytmke @ Jan 24 2013, 08:41 PM)
ILL TAKE THE A SPOT
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Got you Jeremy

Posted by: captkirk42 Jan 28 2013, 03:29 PM

Any more takers Today?

Posted by: Boston5761 Jan 28 2013, 04:33 PM

Count me in

Posted by: captkirk42 Jan 28 2013, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(Boston5761 @ Jan 28 2013, 04:33 PM)
Count me in
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Got you Justin.

Posted by: redwing40 Jan 29 2013, 07:49 AM

Welcome to the group Justin and Jeremy! smile.gif

Posted by: Boston5761 Feb 11 2013, 12:48 PM

Any updates on how this is going for folks (who's got what, etc)?

Posted by: captkirk42 Feb 11 2013, 01:46 PM

QUOTE(Boston5761 @ Feb 11 2013, 12:48 PM)
Any updates on how this is going for folks (who's got what, etc)?
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Justin et al,

sad.gif Sorry guys I haven't started this round up yet. Hadn't had time to load up a package. This took the back seat to a bunch of other things at this time.

I don't have much in the way of Basketball so there will be very little if any Hoops stuff.

I'll see what I can do this week.

Posted by: Boston5761 Feb 11 2013, 10:01 PM

QUOTE(captkirk42 @ Feb 11 2013, 02:46 PM)
Justin et al,

sad.gif Sorry guys I haven't started this round up yet. Hadn't had time to load up a package. This took the back seat to a bunch of other things at this time.

I don't have much in the way of Basketball so there will be very little if any Hoops stuff.

I'll see what I can do this week.
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No rush, I am certainly looking forward to it though. Take care of your priorities first good sir.

Posted by: hugeeaglesfan Feb 11 2013, 11:56 PM

I'll throw in some basketball when the package comes around my way this time.

Posted by: redwing40 Feb 21 2013, 06:22 AM

QUOTE(Boston5761 @ Feb 11 2013, 10:01 PM)
No rush, I am certainly looking forward to it though. Take care of your priorities first good sir.
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Same here, but ready for when it starts back up!


Posted by: redwing40 Jun 24 2013, 07:35 AM

Bringing this back to the top! If need be I can start a new one and get together a package to send out first smile.gif

Any inputs from other member's welcomed

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 26 2013, 07:24 AM

Okay, got the go ahead from Kirk to restart this, but not sure what members would want back in, so I will wait till July 1st to hear from anyone who has any interest in joining back in.
If enough participants I will put together another 4 sport package together for this one, if not I will start a Hockey Chain in another thread!

Please respond by July 1st, Thanks

Posted by: bajmurray Jun 26 2013, 08:40 AM

I'm in for either one.

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 26 2013, 09:23 AM

QUOTE(bajmurray @ Jun 26 2013, 08:40 AM)
I'm in for either one.
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Thanks Brian!

Posted by: WestCoastSkinsFan Jun 26 2013, 11:29 AM

Still in.

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 26 2013, 11:56 AM

QUOTE(WestCoastSkinsFan @ Jun 26 2013, 11:29 AM)
Still in.
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Thanks Sam!

Posted by: captkirk42 Jun 26 2013, 12:25 PM

In if it's Hockey so be it if it is any that is OK too.

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 26 2013, 04:07 PM

QUOTE(captkirk42 @ Jun 26 2013, 12:25 PM)
In if it's Hockey so be it if it is any that is OK too.
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Thanks Kirk for letting me start this back up, got ya down, I will keep the order that is listed for those who are still in on the list, you will be the last one to get it! keeping it All 4 Sport and cant wait to get this going, the first package of cards will be sweet, I will wait till July 2nd to post the cards I will send out, so far there's 4 of us!

Who wants in? cool.gif

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 27 2013, 05:28 AM

Like to see more members joining in this Time, this will be a great round of cards going out!

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 28 2013, 05:36 AM

This is whos in so far, anyone else?
01: redwing40 (Paul) Confirmed
02: bajmurray (Brian)Confirmed
03: hugeeaglesfan (Spencer)
04: WestCoastSkinsFan (Sam)Confirmed
05: wytmka (Jeremy)
06: Boston5761 (Justin)
00: Captkirk42 (Kirk)Confirmed

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 29 2013, 03:34 PM

Hmm, like to see some long time members join in, would like to say names but if you read this, join in!

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 30 2013, 08:45 AM

Last day to sign up folks, anyone else want in? I will post up with scans, 1st rounds of cards by July 4th!

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 6 2013, 11:04 AM

Okay, I'm going to get this going with 4 members including myself, Anyone will still be able to join in, but will be last on the list!

I have been really busy at home dealing with Family issue's and my self not feeling good of late, so try to get some scans up of what I have for the 1st round going out to bajmurray by the end of the weekend!

I will try my best to provide a nice 4 sport lot and will continue hosting till Kirk takes it back over, hope to have fun with this!

Here's the order of mailing!

01: redwing40 (Paul) Confirmed-(Sending)
02: bajmurray (Brian)Confirmed
04: WestCoastSkinsFan (Sam)Confirmed
00: Captkirk42 (Kirk)Confirmed
01: redwing40 (Paul)

Pm going to Brian shortly! smile.gif

Thanks guys for joining back in!

Posted by: captkirk42 Jul 6 2013, 04:24 PM

Paul,
I updated the first post to reflect the current status of this July package.

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 6 2013, 10:07 PM

QUOTE(captkirk42 @ Jul 6 2013, 04:24 PM)
Paul,
I updated the first post to reflect the current status of this  July package.
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Thanks Kirk! biggrin.gif

Posted by: jtrsteel15 Jul 9 2013, 01:28 AM

I would be in for this too

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 12 2013, 05:35 AM

QUOTE(jtrsteel15 @ Jul 9 2013, 01:28 AM)
I would be in for this too
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PM sent!

Sorry guys, I will get this going soon!

Posted by: Boston5761 Jul 12 2013, 06:15 AM

Still in

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 12 2013, 07:16 AM

QUOTE(Boston5761 @ Jul 12 2013, 06:15 AM)
Still in
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smile.gif Got you down, Thanks!

Posted by: ayerhead18 Jul 21 2013, 10:20 AM

anyway I can get added to this month's chain. sounds quite fun and keeps this place alive

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 22 2013, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(ayerhead18 @ Jul 21 2013, 10:20 AM)
anyway I can get added to this month's chain. sounds quite fun and keeps this place alive
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PM sent!

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 22 2013, 05:40 PM

QUOTE(jtrsteel15 @ Jul 9 2013, 01:28 AM)
I would be in for this too
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Second pm sent!

Almost there everyone, see, I wait, and got Three more members in, the more the better, hate to drag it out, but gonna get this going by the end of July, maybe add a few more members? rolleyes.gif

Plus my Home Front is a hand full of late, been feeling like 43 going on 80, last weeks heat didn't help either, so bare with me folks! wink.gif

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 22 2013, 05:48 PM

New mailing Order!

00: redwing40 (Paul) Confirmed-(Sending)
01: bajmurray (Brian)Confirmed
02: WestCoastSkinsFan (Sam)Confirmed
03: Captkirk42 (Kirk)Confirmed
04: Boston5761 (Justin) (Confirmed)
05: jtrsteel15 (Confirmed)
06: ajerhead18 (Confirmed)
07: redwing40 (Paul)

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 23 2013, 01:05 PM

Okay we have 7 members Confirmed in, Anyone esle?

Posted by: captkirk42 Jul 23 2013, 01:23 PM

first page updated using post #37 list.

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 23 2013, 04:49 PM

QUOTE(captkirk42 @ Jul 23 2013, 01:23 PM)
first page updated using post #37 list.
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Thanks Kirk! cool.gif

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 28 2013, 01:01 PM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ Jul 22 2013, 05:48 PM)
New mailing Order!

00: redwing40 (Paul) Confirmed-(Sending)
01: bajmurray (Brian)Confirmed PM sent! On Deck!
02: WestCoastSkinsFan (Sam)Confirmed
03: Captkirk42 (Kirk)Confirmed
04: Boston5761 (Justin) (Confirmed)
05: jtrsteel15 (Confirmed)
06: ajerhead18 (Confirmed)
07: redwing40 (Paul)
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Okay, here we go!!!! Going to mail out the package on Monday to bajmurray (Brian), please pm your address to the member your mailing too when the time comes.
Here's the scans, not much, but good for starters, add any extra if you want for the chain, like basketball, only one card, so any donation would be great, and hopefully we can keep this going a few rounds!
Try to replace the card you take with same BV, Auto for Auto, GU for GU, RC for RC etc.
I will update the cards, please scan or post what you took and what your adding when you received!

Hockey

http://s781.photobucket.com/user/worker40/media/All%20sport%20FT%2040/scan0019_zps4072b871.jpg.html

Football

http://s781.photobucket.com/user/worker40/media/All%20sport%20FT%2040/scan0018_zps706e7e75.jpg.html

Baseball and Basketball

http://s781.photobucket.com/user/worker40/media/All%20sport%20FT%2040/scan0017_zps5816a3d2.jpg.html

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 30 2013, 03:08 PM

Package Mailed out as of today! DC# sent to bajmurray (Brian)

Its in a small flat rate box, It included DC# plus $50 insurance on it, which is included with the cost, $5.80 if we keep it in the same box!

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 31 2013, 09:11 AM

Im out guys, Make sure Kirk gets the package at the end! Please dont send the package back to me, enjoy and have fun!

Posted by: captkirk42 Jul 31 2013, 09:32 AM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ Jul 31 2013, 10:11 AM)
Im out guys, Make sure Kirk gets the package at the end! Please dont send the package back to me, enjoy and have fun!
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huh.gif OH OK Paul. Thanks for reviving the chain for this round.

So that means there is a slight change in the chain order:
Sam instead of sending to me you will send the package to Justin (Boston5761).
David (ajerhead18) you will now be sending to me instead of Paul.

Guys keep me in the loop via this thread or PM when you send/receive the chain package.
IF you are the next to receive make sure the guy who currently has the package has your mailing address, and of course when you have the package make sure you get the mailing address of the next guy on the list. Remember that I will be the last one to receive.


Posted by: bajmurray Aug 3 2013, 06:58 PM

I received the package a couple of days ago.

I decided to keep 3 cards:

Justin Verlander jersey
Matthew Corrente Auto
Colton Sceviour Auto.

I have added in the 5 cards in this scan:

http://s576.photobucket.com/user/bajmurray/media/TheChain001_zpsef71636e.jpg.html

Needless to say, the bottom 2 are with Sam in mind!

The package will go out to WCSF next week!

Posted by: captkirk42 Aug 3 2013, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the update Brian. Those are some cool additions.

First post getting status update.

Posted by: redwing40 Aug 8 2013, 07:43 PM

QUOTE(bajmurray @ Aug 3 2013, 06:58 PM)
I received the package a couple of days ago.

I decided to keep 3 cards:

Justin Verlander jersey
Matthew Corrente Auto
Colton Sceviour Auto.

I have added in the 5 cards in this scan:

http://s576.photobucket.com/user/bajmurray/media/TheChain001_zpsef71636e.jpg.html

Needless to say, the bottom 2 are with Sam in mind!

The package will go out to WCSF next week!
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smile.gif Good to see this heading in the right path, nice add in's Brian! cool.gif

Posted by: bajmurray Aug 8 2013, 08:48 PM

The package was mailed yesterday, so it should arrive any day now!

Posted by: captkirk42 Aug 8 2013, 11:52 PM

QUOTE(bajmurray @ Aug 8 2013, 09:48 PM)
The package was mailed yesterday, so it should arrive any day now!
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Thanks I'll update the first post. with the package scooter.gif

Posted by: WestCoastSkinsFan Aug 11 2013, 11:46 PM

Package received!

I've decided to take only one card: the Redskins triple GU. I've replaced that with...

http://s162.photobucket.com/user/westcoastskinsfan/media/Autos/football1557.jpg.html

A Bowman Brady Quinn auto, #/199! I did a bit of research and hopefully, this is still a bit of a "targeted" addition.

Cards are re-packed and will be heading out shortly.

Posted by: WestCoastSkinsFan Aug 22 2013, 01:42 PM

According to the DC# (9400109699938732761159), The Chain has reached it's next destination!

Posted by: Boston5761 Aug 22 2013, 09:34 PM

Kept only the Brady Quinn auto and added an auto and a gu.

Package will go back out tomorrow.

Posted by: captkirk42 Aug 27 2013, 09:42 AM

Justin currently has the package, but needs the next address. I'm trying to work some magic to get this chain going again. Looks like ayerhead18 (David) maybe the next recipient.

Stay Tuned Kids.

Posted by: jtrsteel15 Aug 29 2013, 07:57 PM

Sorry guys I kind of forgot about this. I sent him my address.

Posted by: redwing40 Aug 29 2013, 08:45 PM

QUOTE(jtrsteel15 @ Aug 29 2013, 07:57 PM)
Sorry guys I kind of forgot about this.  I sent him my address.
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Gald you remembered wink.gif

Some nice stuff guys so far, regret getting out laugh.gif

Posted by: captkirk42 Sep 14 2013, 02:45 PM

Hey guys what is the current status of the package?
Who has it right now?

Posted by: redwing40 Sep 14 2013, 08:12 PM

PM's going out to Boston5761 and jtrsteel15!

Posted by: redwing40 Sep 18 2013, 04:27 PM

QUOTE(captkirk42 @ Sep 14 2013, 02:45 PM)
Hey guys what is the current status of the package?
Who has it right now?
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Update: PMs was sent but only Justin pm'ed me back that he mailed the package out, waiting on DC# from him and who he sent it too, been way to long for who ever has the package.
In any case I will keep a update, worse case Kirk you can continue with the original package from the last round and. I will get back in, I will add replacements and change the rules on who joins in sadly to say!


Posted by: redwing40 Sep 19 2013, 10:48 AM

Okay, Justin sent me the DC# last night, The package was mailed out on the 4th of Sept. to jtrsteel!



Priority Mail 2-Day Delivered September 6, 2013, 6:27 am ERIE, PA 16541

jtrsteel has yet not PM'ed me back on the package that he received, I will send another and if I dont get a response by the weekend, I will send a PM to one of our MODs!

Does anyone know that if you have insurance on the package, can you claim it as lost or stolen?



Posted by: redwing40 Sep 19 2013, 10:59 AM

QUOTE(jtrsteel15 @ Aug 29 2013, 07:57 PM)
Sorry guys I kind of forgot about this.  I sent him my address.
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PM sent, please give us a update! your last visit here was 15th September 2013 - 05:57 PM


Posted by: captkirk42 Sep 19 2013, 04:20 PM

Since we are nearing the end of this chain package link I will start up a new link sometime over the weekend for sign-ups.

Hopefully we can get this one finished up before the next one begins.

Posted by: captkirk42 Oct 15 2013, 03:40 PM

Updates?? unsure.gif

Just PM'd tjrsteel15 inquiring about the status of the package.

Looks like this chapter is probably done. I'll try to post a new round in a day or two. I'll make a change or two in the management of things.

Posted by: redwing40 Oct 15 2013, 07:01 PM

Kirk, I never got a PM back from him sad.gif

Disappointed that it ended up at a dead end like this, Count me in for another round, with new restrictions that is.....I will throw replacement cards in when the package comes my way, bad call on trust on my end guys, my bad! sad.gif
Hopefully we can still keep this going!!! cool.gif

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