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Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 08:52 AM

Hello everyone at TCC. I am back with what I believe will be the most fun and successful break that I have hosted yet. This will be the "Old School" break in which we will be busting NO 2007 product. Everything will be from 2004-2006. I tried to get some 2003 product but my supplier ran out. Here are the boxes to be busted:

2004 Leaf Certified Materials 4 Hits
2005 Bowman’s Best 5 Hits
2005 Donruss Throwback Threads 4 Hits
(2) x 2005 Leaf Certified Materials 8 Hits
2006 UD Legends 3 Hits
2006 Leaf Certified Materials 4 Hits

7 Total Boxes - 28 Total Hits - 16 Slots - $27 per slot (gets you 2 NFL teams)

Here is the best part. This break is "Guaranteed". If you do not receive a "hit" during the break (GU or Auto) I will personally provide you a GU or Auto from my personal collection.

When you signup please post the team you wish to purchase. Your 2nd team will be assigned during a random draw conducted on www.random.org I will video the random 2nd team draw and post to my youtube site after the break fills.

I will begin collecting payments when the break is close to being full. If you can't pay by this Friday 22 March then please do not signup as I believe this break will fill quickly and I plan to order Boxes on Friday.

I will set up transactions after the break happens to avoid running up days on your transaction. However if you would like a transaction set up when you pay I have no problem doing that. ALL Boxes Broken during this break will be videotaped and posted to my You Tube site. Any cards pulled with multiple players will be awarded in this order: 1) Players on an owned team 2) Owner with least Hits (ie. Hits are GU or Autos) 3) Random Draw.

Again I believe this will be one of the most fun breaks anyone can participate it. With 7 Boxes being busted and 28 total "hits" cards will be flying. Don't miss out! Updated signups are below. Please Signup either via PM or by posting in this thread.

1. soberdick - Cowboys/Panthers PAID
2. Johnny Number 5 - Giants/Jets PAID
3. Sports Showcase - Packers/Cardinals PAID
4. 19th Century Indiana Jones - Browns/Lions PAID
5. sahetu - Bills/Falcons PAID
6. monsta - Titans/Jaguars PAID
7. irishcajun - Saints/Bengals PAID
8. Golfstud84 - Colts/Chiefs PAID
9. athopesend - Raiders/Ravens PAID
10. taz99 - Steelers/Redskins PAID
11. Kiansdad - Bears/Rams PAID
12. rowdyreptile101 - Dolphins/Bucs PAID
13. Jackstraw - Patriots/Texans PAID
14. thesobons - 49ers/Eagles PAID
15. tarasadie17 - Chargers/Vikings PAID
16. soberdick - Broncos/Seahawks PAID

Posted by: Johnny Number 5 Mar 17 2008, 09:00 AM

I nominate the Giants



j5

Posted by: Johnny Number 5 Mar 17 2008, 09:02 AM

eh or the packers if sobons doesnt see this


either way im in for either team

j

Posted by: Sports Showcase Mar 17 2008, 09:10 AM

i will take the packers

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 09:17 AM

It really doesn't matter who nominates a team. The idea is that we'll end up with the top 16 teams in Pool A and the other 16 in Pool B. Everyone realizes that just because you "nominate" the team doesn't mean you'll get them. Your teams will be determined by the random draw I mentioned in the post.

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 17 2008, 09:21 AM

Browns

Posted by: Ilovetheheat Mar 17 2008, 09:22 AM

edited

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 17 2008, 09:22 AM

That seems fair. It would give a chance to others who vie for the same team. Can I give you my proxy list?

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 11:49 AM

Ive gotten a few PMs so I wanted to clarify. There is no draft on this break. I'm simply asking break members to nominate a team when they sign up to ensure that we get the best 16 teams in Pool A. Once the break fills I will make a video of the team drawing which will work this way:

The order you sign up in is your number. For example I am #1. I would then put all 16 teams from Pool A into the randomizer. It will spit out a random order of the NFL teams from Pool A. Whichever team is listed at #1 is the team I now own. I'll then do the same for Pool B and Wham-O you have the 2 teams you own for this box break. Make sense?

Posted by: Sports Showcase Mar 17 2008, 11:53 AM

i kind of like this.. it is something new.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 12:03 PM

LOL Yeah thats my intent--to be innovative

Posted by: sahetu Mar 17 2008, 12:16 PM

I'm in, and nominate the Bills. I will pay by Friday.

Posted by: monsta Mar 17 2008, 12:21 PM

I'm in and I nominated the Tennessee Titans.

Posted by: irishcajun Mar 17 2008, 12:26 PM

I nominate the Saints.

Posted by: Sports Showcase Mar 17 2008, 12:37 PM

do have a question for you..... people just do not nominate teams... when they nominate they are locked in that they are participating, correct?

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 01:04 PM

That is correct. Everyone so far is someone I know or specifically invited to this break. But yes people shouldn't be nominating teams if they aren't actually going to be in this break.

Again my intent here was to do something differant. However I specifically chose boxes that have the potential to yield some nice cards. Specifically the 2005 boxes which could potentially yield some nice hits like Braylon Edwards, Marion Barber, Drek Anderson, Alex Smith, Cadillac Williams & Now Aaron Rodgers. Not to mention all of these boxes contain HUGE hits from your standard stars of the era. This will be alot of fun.

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 17 2008, 01:10 PM

I will KILL whoever nominates the Falcons.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 01:12 PM

Even if we pull a Michael Vick Auto during the actual break

Posted by: irishcajun Mar 17 2008, 01:18 PM

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 01:51 PM

For the sake of confusing less people and also less people being satisfied I'm converting this to the standard buy your 1st team, random your 2nd team. Sorry to all that signed up so far. PM me or post your selections keeping in mind that if 2 people select the same team it'll go by who signed up first. Also keep in mind we are busting 2004-2006 boxes.

Posted by: monsta Mar 17 2008, 02:41 PM

Standard works fine.

I think you have a great idea. You should try it the original way when you can get payment around $20 or even $15. That way members can try it with out paying to much.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 02:43 PM

Originally this was going to be a $20 break but I got such a great deal on the boxes. What other break can you open 7 Boxes with 28 Hits for $27? I couldn't resist.

Posted by: Golfstud84 Mar 17 2008, 03:15 PM

I'm in I will take the Colts. When do you need payment?

Posted by: athopesend Mar 17 2008, 04:52 PM

I'll take the Raiders

Posted by: SalukiGuy Mar 17 2008, 05:19 PM

nvm thought it was 2007 class

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 05:27 PM

LOL again I wish I could bust 7 boxes of nice 2007 product for $27 for 2 NFL teams.

Only 7 slots left and given we are busting boxes from 2004-2006 there are alot of great teams left. Broncos, Steelers, Redskins, Lions, Patriots, Dolphins to name a few.

Posted by: taz99 Mar 17 2008, 06:03 PM

I would like to join. I would like the Steelers.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 06:05 PM

got you down Taz...6 slots left!!

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 17 2008, 06:10 PM

I'll hold Bears for Kiansdad.
If he doesn't want it, I'll eat it.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 06:12 PM

Ok I'll mark it to Kiansdad and get with you if he ends up not wanting it.

Posted by: Kiansdad Mar 17 2008, 06:13 PM

I cant really afford to keep up these breaks and save for vacation at the same time.... but why not.. give me the Bears!

Im not busting any boxes any time soon anyway.

Thanks for holding them for 3 minutes for me Indy!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 06:15 PM

Bah if we pull a Walter payton auto in any of these you'll forget all about that vacation

Posted by: Kiansdad Mar 17 2008, 06:21 PM

I dont think there are any Payton autos in these, but lots of Payton jersey chances.

And Sayers, Ditka, Butkus, Urlacher, Bradley, Orton, Benson, Berrian, Hester, etc rc/ jsy/ auto chances!

Posted by: rowdyreptile101 Mar 17 2008, 07:09 PM

Put me down for the dolphins bro.

Posted by: Jackstraw Mar 17 2008, 08:36 PM

If the Patriots still are open...I'll take them.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 08:41 PM

You got them...3 slots left.

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 17 2008, 08:41 PM

Check your PayPal.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 08:48 PM

You Rock Robert!!

Posted by: athopesend Mar 17 2008, 09:01 PM

just sent payment

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 09:14 PM

Got it. Thanks my man. Always a pleasure doing a break with you.

Posted by: Jackstraw Mar 17 2008, 09:18 PM

Payment sent........Thanks

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 10:27 PM

Got it; at this rate I'll probably order the boxes early

Posted by: thesobons Mar 17 2008, 10:47 PM

Man! Didn't realize you switched back to Standard format

I would have taken the Packers...

I'll take the 49ers

hope for some Old School hits.


Robert

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 11:04 PM

Sorry bout that. Switched back to make it less confusing and with this many boxes people should at least get hits from a team they like or collect.
Got your added thesobons.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 17 2008, 11:10 PM

ONLY 1 Slot Left everyone. Who wants it? Still some greats teams left for the time period we are busting for example Eagles, Redskins, Broncos and MORE!!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 08:56 AM

Lets fill this. ONLY 1 Slot remains. There are still plenty of great teams for the time period we are busting: Broncos, Eagles, Redskins to name a few. Remember this is a Guaranteed break. You will not leave empty-handed. With 7 boxes being busted and 28 "Hits" the chance of someone hitting something really nice is great.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 01:55 PM

If this doesn't fill by tonight I'll take the last slot myself. If a few more people get their payments in I can go ahead and order the boxes and possibly the break could occur Saturday, Monday at the latest.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 05:02 PM

Break is Full. I will take Broncos with the last slot. Random draw video for your 2nd teams will be done shortly.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 05:58 PM

For all Break Members the 2nd Team Random Draw is Complete. You can find the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Polzmv4HQ

A Few more payments and Boxes will be ordered. I will update ordering status and UPS information when I get it. Good LUck!!

Posted by: sahetu Mar 18 2008, 06:23 PM

*shakes fist* DARN YOU CARD GODS! The Falcons?!

Hope to pay tomorrow!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 06:28 PM

Its 2004-2006 remember you can pull Jerious Norwood. Maybe even a Michael Vick Auto

Posted by: sahetu Mar 18 2008, 06:38 PM

Should I let the dog eat it?

Posted by: monsta Mar 18 2008, 06:58 PM

Payment sent!

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 18 2008, 07:11 PM

Cool! I get a shot at a Calvin Johnson AU!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 07:13 PM

Not in 2004-2006 boxes you don't. this is old school baby!

Posted by: Kiansdad Mar 18 2008, 07:15 PM

Payment sent... come on Bear and Rams mojo!!

Good luck to all!

Posted by: Kiansdad Mar 18 2008, 07:17 PM

Nope, but you do have a shot at Roy Williams and Mike Williams autos!

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 18 2008, 07:34 PM

Oh yeah..... A year too late..... Oh well. I hope it's an AU or something.

Posted by: thesobons Mar 18 2008, 07:41 PM

Man, lucky dog you could get a Kyle Orton and a Tye Hill




I'm one to laugh Alex Smith and Reggie Brown

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 18 2008, 07:43 PM

Oh! Do they have past players stuff? Maybe a shot at a Barry Sanders AU!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 07:52 PM

I believe they do. I know the UD Legends we are busting has Sanders Autos in it. I chose a wide variety for this break so I'm sure we will pull something we don't expect.

Posted by: Jackstraw Mar 18 2008, 09:08 PM

Sean - I assume any Houston Oilers count as the Texans also?? Go Earl Campbell!!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 09:54 PM

Actually Ive alwards awarded Oilers cards to the Tennessee Titans owner. Thats the team they changed their name to. The Texans are merely an expansion team that is based in Houston because the Oilers went to Tennessee. If the owners want to vote on this I'm fine with it. or the Titans and Texans owners can come to an agreement. Just let me know before the break.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 09:56 PM

Also to clarify Players will be awarded based on the team they are pictured in on the card NOT who they play for now. Also any rookie players in college uniforms go to the team that drafted them.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 10:06 PM

GOLFSTUD84 - Please clear out you mail my man. I can't send you any PMs because your mailbox is full. Heres the PM I sent out tonight:

""Just a quick reminder about payment for the Old School Break. Payment is $27 to be paid to sean.oberdick@us.army.mil Anything extra that people have sent will go towards shipping costs.

There are 4 owners left to pay. Once I receive 1 more payment I will order our boxes to expedite our break. PLEASE do not feel rushed. This is simply a reminder. If you already made an arrangement with me just go with that. I am hoping to get these ordered Wednesday which could put our boxes arriving in time for a possible Saturday break.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck with your teams.""

Posted by: Golfstud84 Mar 18 2008, 10:42 PM

Payment sent, sorry I didn't even know my mailbox was that full

Posted by: soberdick Mar 18 2008, 10:54 PM

NP got your payment and you are marked as paid.

Posted by: monsta Mar 19 2008, 12:59 PM

Oilers would go to the Titans. Since Houston Oilers became the Tennessee Oilers/Titans.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 19 2008, 01:24 PM

Thats how I've always determined it but I'll let the group decide.

Posted by: soberdick Mar 19 2008, 07:08 PM

GOOD NEWS!! All 7 Boxes were ordered today. Boxes will be broken on Monday. I will setup a thread in Box breaks so people can wish us Mojo on Sunday. Good Luck everyone. Whoo Hoo!!

Posted by: Sports Showcase Mar 19 2008, 07:15 PM

thanks for coming up with a super idea box break sean. i hope everyone gets some great hits...

Posted by: sahetu Mar 20 2008, 07:01 AM

I can't wait to see how this turns out!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 20 2008, 03:35 PM

Here is my idea for my next group break. I'm looking to post the thread in 10-14 days. I'd open to any thoughts you guys might have.

I've been told Slot Breaks don't work well on TCC. But I'm hoping my reputation is good enough to successfully run one on TCC. What I would like to do is host a 2 or 3 Box break of 2007 SP Rookie Threads. Probably throw a feeler out for this in a few weeks. Since there are 28 Hits in 2 Boxes of SP Threads I'll only need to fill 28 Slots. Some people I'm sure will want multiple slots. I think I can pull this off for the very reasonable price of $15-16 per slot. Every Slot guarantees a hit and of course there are 2 Letterman per box so 2 of every 14 slots will get a letterman. Thats way better odds than any group break of SP Authentic. Any thoughts on this idea? I'd appreciate any and all comments especially those well established TCC members.

Posted by: Kiansdad Mar 20 2008, 04:24 PM

Monday could be one heck of a day for some of us.. this break and the FB Team Box break #2 could both be on Monday night!

Posted by: Kiansdad Mar 22 2008, 10:26 AM

Cant wait for the old school mojo to flow!

Posted by: soberdick Mar 22 2008, 06:49 PM

Less than 2 days to go everyone! With 7 Boxes and 28 hits I have a very good feeling about this break

Also look over there <---------------------- at how big my girls are getting

Posted by: athopesend Mar 22 2008, 08:54 PM

cant wait until Monday and yeah I know what ya mean... my little girl turns 3 on June 5th .... . She's growing up way too fast

Posted by: soberdick Mar 23 2008, 11:31 AM

I started a post in Box Breaks for our break. Video links to the boxes as I bust them will be posted there tomorrow. Good Luck to us all!

Posted by: Kiansdad Mar 23 2008, 11:34 AM

Kids grow to fast, Kian will be 8 this year!

I was talking to 2 of my 12 neices and nephews (in 5 familys)yesterday. They range in age from 2 to 13. Man Im getting old!