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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    Ill be checking the pillow isle after dinner tonight.

    Kevin
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I think I've wasted my whole day on the darn Ginter Code...and it may already have been cracked...but until I get the official heads up, I'm dedicated...
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I think I've wasted my whole day on the darn Ginter Code...and it may already have been cracked...but until I get the official heads up, I'm dedicated... >>



    If it's cracked (and I heard it is) you should post all the cards here and maybe we can crack it as a group in another thread.
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    << <i>

    << <i>I think I've wasted my whole day on the darn Ginter Code...and it may already have been cracked...but until I get the official heads up, I'm dedicated... >>



    If it's cracked (and I heard it is) you should post all the cards here and maybe we can crack it as a group in another thread. >>



    If we do that... I know the order that the victories cards go in. I think I have a few words too but nothing solid.
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    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I don't have all the images yet, but I'll post the faces in the right order.

    image

    edit: well, they're small.

    top reads left to right, bottom right to left:

    A-I-N-3-P-F-G-Q-N-T-S--B-R-E-I-E-T-Q-N-F-H-A--P-5-L-N-C-V-Z-N-F-X-I--E-J-R-8-D-G-S-D-A-L-K--6-M-J-D-U-R-H-T-B-E-N--A-O-P-E-F-S-C-T-O-R-E--H-D-T-E-2-G-I-L-D-A-C--M-X-K-D-H-Y-R-U-A-T-C--D-P-O-E-J-F-M-D-O-D-H--G-3-4-E-R-N-J-2-I-S-O--P-E-G-8-B-Z-R-A-P-A-P--K-F-1-T-H-I-T-D-E-A-N--C-M-M-B-F-Y-N-Q-O-S-A--G-E-7-S-F-H-J-T-R-Y-C--S-G-G-L-D-F-N-E-W-R-E--S-K-S-L-E-O-B-Z-Q-T-Y--E-M-O-F-T-R-I-B-N-U-5--W-P-K-L-D-N-I-N-H-9-S--Y-W-T-E-Q-Z-G-D-S-U-O--S-5-E-P-G-W-T-8-H-Y-S-

    D-J-U-T-H-T-H-G-D-B-S--P-O-L-W-A-L-Y-H-G-T-R--N-B-A-M-L-K-R-R-W-6-T--1-2-W-L-N-S-M-3-R-F-H--M-U-Y-H-T-W-6-B-E-E-D--A-S-P-V-W-L-Y-1-N-R-T--C-A-V-7-N-W-U-T-H-F-5--E-W-N-T-C-B-D-U-J-R-K--W-A-L-4-I-F-H-N-W-B-V--C-K-M-A-Y-T-Q-R-3-G-F--S-D-T-C-H-Y-W-I-E-T-H--B-D-O-B-W-H-A-L-P-H-S--Q-M-P-L-D-H-2-U-T-C-N--W-A-B-S-V-7-U-Q-T-W-H--K-A-B-N-S-6-G-F-H-H-T--P-O-S-A-M-Q-H-D-6-T-E--J-P-0-Q-O-E-N-C-A-Y-R--9-2-Y-E-H-X-K-S-H-Z-V--E-B-N-E-7-Y-W-Q-P-E-6--S-C-J-E-H-T-8-E-K-J-A-

    If I'm reading it correctly, there are 35 numbers in this mess, 0-9, all single digits. Some theorize they correspond to Team Orange Mini Cards. Some claim the Team Orange minis give clues for decoding 2 Victor cards each. I've tried a number of things, beyond that.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
    So I'm assuming it's not just line up the letters properly, but rather a key that needs to cracked where like A=F and B=G or something like that? Is that what we think?
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I think letters need to be eliminated, the remaining letters are the phrase...or...the numbers correspond to a word or letter on another card...or...the cards are aligned by the numbers and the letters that align in the process spell something...who knows.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    it's definitely not direct substitution.
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
    Did you guys try using the numbers to eliminate letter before...like if there is a 5, eliminating 5 letters afterward or 5 letter before etc? Or just using the letter that is 5 before etc
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    Reese3333Reese3333 Posts: 2,407 ✭✭
    I've got my box break for sale on the BST board

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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I agree, too easy.

    I should add, this could also be the code, I've just been working with the other:

    -A-I-N-3-P-F-G-Q-N-T-S--B-R-E-I-E-T-Q-N-F-H-A--P-5-L-N-C-V-Z-N-F-X-I--E-J-R-8-D-G-S-D-A-L-K--6-M-J-D-U-R-H-T-B-E-N--A-O-P-E-F-S-C-T-O-R-E--H-D-T-E-2-G-I-L-D-A-C--M-X-K-D-H-Y-R-U-A-T-C--D-P-O-E-J-F-M-D-O-D-H--G-3-4-E-R-N-J-2-I-S-O--P-E-G-8-B-Z-R-A-P-A-P--K-F-1-T-H-I-T-D-E-A-N--C-M-M-B-F-Y-N-Q-O-S-A--G-E-7-S-F-H-J-T-R-Y-C--S-G-G-L-D-F-N-E-W-R-E--S-K-S-L-E-O-B-Z-Q-T-Y--E-M-O-F-T-R-I-B-N-U-5--W-P-K-L-D-N-I-N-H-9-S--Y-W-T-E-Q-Z-G-D-S-U-O--S-5-E-P-G-W-T-8-H-Y-S-

    -D-J-U-T-H-T-H-G-D-B-S--P-O-L-W-A-L-Y-H-G-T-R--N-B-A-M-L-K-R-R-W-6-T--1-2-W-L-N-S-M-3-R-F-H--M-U-Y-H-T-W-6-B-E-E-D--A-S-P-V-W-L-Y-1-N-R-T--C-A-V-7-N-W-U-T-H-F-5--E-W-N-T-C-B-D-U-J-R-K--W-A-L-4-I-F-H-N-W-B-V--C-K-M-A-Y-T-Q-R-3-G-F--S-D-T-C-H-Y-W-I-E-T-H--B-D-O-B-W-H-A-L-P-H-S--Q-M-P-L-D-H-2-U-T-C-N--W-A-B-S-V-7-U-Q-T-W-H--K-A-B-N-S-6-G-F-H-H-T--P-O-S-A-M-Q-H-D-6-T-E--J-P-0-Q-O-E-N-C-A-Y-R--9-2-Y-E-H-X-K-S-H-Z-V--E-B-N-E-7-Y-W-Q-P-E-6--S-C-J-E-H-T-8-E-K-J-A-
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Vito, yes I have.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Vito, yes I have. >>



    The numbers have to be the key though, agreed?
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Yes, I think the numbers are very important.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
    And you're sure these are in the correct order, right? I keep staring at it waiting for something to make sense...how hilarious would it be if the board cracked it?
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Yes, most likely the second one I provided is the right order.

    Although, I'm not convinced they'll stay in that order. I think the key to have the actual cards in order is to establish the fact that the bottom row of code should be inverted...there very well could be another step.

    Topps says having all 20 cards allows you to put the cards into a configuration that cracks the code. That being said, it makes sense that the cards can be put side by side in a manner that is readable without completely scrambling the letters.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    mosaicmosaic Posts: 700
    It's like I'm starting at the matrix code... woah
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
    Do we think having multiple copies of the same card could help? Here are the order of the #'s based on your order

    6 1 2 3 6 1 7 5 4 3 2 7 6 6 0 9 2 7 6 8

    How many cards are there in the code, 20?
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Vito, I have

    3 5 8 6 2 3 4 2 8 1 7 5 9 5 8

    6 1 2 3 6 1 7 5 4 3 2 7 6 6 0 9 2 7 6 8

    edit for correction
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
    Really? I came up with 6 1 2 3 6 1 7 5 4 3 2 7 6 6 0 9 2 7 6 8 which is the same toward the end but different at the beginning.

    Here's my theory that I wish I could test if I have the cards...there are some code cards that have no numbers. I don't think that the no number cards are blank/no meaning, so I think the numbers either relate to the order of the cards or they create a key that allows you to decode the letters on every card...if you didn't need every card to break the code, it would be kind of dumb, no?
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I may be looking at an old list...

    Go with what you see. I've been looking at this for too long.

    Sorry I realized, I was copying to different codes...I fixed the top one to what I actually have.

    Edit to add:

    I agree, you'd think all cards are needed.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
    yeah, now they match - look at what I posted in my last edited post - what's your thought? I may give up on this quick - especialy since it's likely already cracked - plus, who wants my stupid face on an Allen & Ginter 09 card? What's it going to say - WORLDS CHAMPION - 13 HANDICAP GOLFER????
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    leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191
    Highlights of my 2 box break...

    Adriano Moraes - Auto Redemption (who the heck is this???)
    1/1 Wood Pablo Picasso Mini (anyone know what this might sell for?)
    Relic cards of: Kearns, Hudson, Piezynski, Teixera, V-Mart, Fielder

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    Leathtech, very nice boxes!!! I don't know what the Picasso will bring, but I can tell you I just sold the wood Tchaikovsky today for $250.
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    leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191


    << <i>Leathtech, very nice boxes!!! I don't know what the Picasso will bring, but I can tell you I just sold the wood Tchaikovsky today for $250. >>



    HeritageAddict: Did you sell it on ebay?
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    addict..that is the one card I wanted...dang bro, when did you pull that? I must of been sleeping.

    Would love a shot at the Picasso, but to be honest you would probably do very well on ebay with it....I'm guessing he is just, if nore more popular than
    Tchaikovsky.

    Kevin

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    leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191


    << <i>Yeah on Ebay. >>



    Thanks HA... card is now on ebay... will see if anyone bites!
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    so for those doing minis sets what is that including?...sharks, avaition, orange and icons? What about the crack the code cards in the regular set? That team
    orange seems like a real pain in the butt.

    Kevin
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    Sorry Kevin I didn't realize you were after that one, I didn't actually pull it I picked it up on a BIN price of $100 and flipped it to fund more A&G boxes.
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    << <i>so for those doing minis sets what is that including?...sharks, avaition, orange and icons? What about the crack the code cards in the regular set? That team
    orange seems like a real pain in the butt.

    Kevin >>



    I'm considering the mini set to be:
    Base minis (1-350)
    World Icons
    Sharks
    Pioneers of Aviation
    Baseball Icons
    World Leaders
    Team Orange
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191


    << <i>Sorry Kevin I didn't realize you were after that one, I didn't actually pull it I picked it up on a BIN price of $100 and flipped it to fund more A&G boxes. >>



    Great find and flip... I hope to get more A&G with the profits of the Picasso!
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    I might rip a box tonight. cwazzy tried to talk me into it earlier... I have held off so far.
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    cwazzycwazzy Posts: 3,257


    << <i>

    << <i>so for those doing minis sets what is that including?...sharks, avaition, orange and icons? What about the crack the code cards in the regular set? That team
    orange seems like a real pain in the butt.

    Kevin >>



    I'm considering the mini set to be:
    Base minis (1-350)
    World Icons
    Sharks
    Pioneers of Aviation
    Baseball Icons
    World Leaders
    Team Orange >>



    This is what I am going for. I may even forgo the regular base set and just go for the mini set.

    Chris
    Chris
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    rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    the reg backed mini set is what i am gog for 2 cwazzy- i got to get a list out of what i have so far and what i need, all black borders and a& g backsi can use as trade,then if anybody needs reg base cards, i got 2 cases of em on the floor lol
    put cuba flag on tonight,dont know if itll go but itll help my addiction, i need an interventionimage
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,128 ✭✭✭
    Randy, peek at the bottom of the previous page. I have a bunch of reg back minis. I think I only need 7 SP's and a couple sharks and aviators to finish. Got any of 'em?
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭


    << <i>I might rip a box tonight. cwazzy tried to talk me into it earlier... I have held off so far. >>



    If its from the same case you sent me boxes from, there has to be a great chances of ink..I mean heck, you are down to 5:8 odds now for ink, also I pulled
    no bazooka and no silk......

    make sure we get scans! LOL

    Kevin
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    I only opened one box from that case. The rest got shipped. I don't want to say want ink I may or may not have pulled until everyone else opens. image
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    ahh then you have more from another case....gotta rip it.

    Kevin
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    1st three packs...

    Joe Mauer relic
    Griffey regular mini
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    packs 4, 5, 6

    David Ortiz black mini
    Regular mini SP
    Wild Bill Hickok A&G mini
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    packs 7, 8, 9

    Lance Berkman relic
    1 A&G mini
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    packs 10, 11, 12

    1 World Leader
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    oh yeah that's what Im talking about!

    Kevin
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    packs, 13, 14, 15

    Bobby Crosby relic
    James Shields black mini
    1 A&G mini
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    packs 16, 17, 18

    Sphinx
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    packs 19, 20, 21

    Adam Dunn relic
    W.P. Mantooth team orange
    1 regular mini SP
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    last packs

    Don Larsen victory
    1 A&G mini
    Bobby Jenks black mini
    1 World leader
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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    box topper

    Rockies/Padres


    does anyone actually want to see a scan of anything?
    White Whales:
    1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
    2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
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