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Another Group Rip Etiquette Question

bziddybziddy Posts: 710 ✭✭✭
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Is there any method for deciding who starts a group rip, what product is in the group rip, who BBCE will deal with for a group rip?

I ask because I've participated in several over the past couple years. Occasionally I see things on the BBCE site that I think would make a great group rip (for me) -- but feel it might be in violation of some rule that I'm not aware of to announce that I want to do a group rip of 1990 Donruss Baseball (only costs $0.22 per pack after discount) (joking btw). Just curious if there is a method or procedure. Or if we send suggestions to someone. Or....

Thanks!
-bz

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  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
    Normally people start a thread with a few options... after a day or so pick what people have posted they'll buy. There have been a few times (not many) not enough packs have been sold.
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  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    There is no formal procedure. If someone sees something that they think may interest the board, they will typically post to gauge the interest level and then contact Steve at BBCE to find out if that product is still available for the group rip (I prefer the term box break image ) as well as if he is willing to give us the 10% discount on the item for the CU board.
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  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    Anyone can start a rip. If it's succesful and sells out, good.

    I noticed some guys like to get opinions, and I think there's been threads that basically check to see how popular a certain product might be.

    Good luck.


    EDIT: Ya what they said.
  • cards651cards651 Posts: 665 ✭✭
    'group rip etiquette' sounds like an oxymoron...agree with the posts, however. I sometimes have an interest in items that are not usually considered. Good luck. - Kevin
  • Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479


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    << <i>There is no formal procedure. If someone sees something that they think may interest the board, they will typically post to gauge the interest level and then contact Steve at BBCE to find out if that product is still available for the group rip (I prefer the term box break image ) as well as if he is willing to give us the 10% discount on the item for the CU board. >>




    I prefer "box break" also ... "group rip" teases me into thinking I'm gonna see massive carnage ... only to see collectors keeping the boxes sealed ... oh the humanity!!! >>



    Does I refer to the entity bbg?
    Just kidding surprised you used I image
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    Occasionally, there should be one where the rule is that you have to rip your packs.

    Not all of them, obviously- but every now and then. It's more fun when you actually get to see what everyone got!
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  • Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479


    << <i>Occasionally, there should be one where the rule is that you have to rip your packs.

    Not all of them, obviously- but every now and then. It's more fun when you actually get to see what everyone got! >>



    The thing I look forward to most in rips is seeing the big hits in great condition!
  • tmgrnzx9rtmgrnzx9r Posts: 546 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Occasionally, there should be one where the rule is that you have to rip your packs.

    Not all of them, obviously- but every now and then. It's more fun when you actually get to see what everyone got! >>



    In most instances I would say yes to all opening the packs. Just like the recent 75 mini packs/lots/boxes. These packs can be purchased at a decent price and seem readily available, as far as say like a 75 mini rack, then its up to the buyer. As these do not come up as often. But in all fairness to the buyers, its their money so if they sit on the stuff they buy so be it....
  • thedutymonthedutymon Posts: 4,323 ✭


    << <i>

    I prefer "box break" also ... "group rip" teases me into thinking I'm gonna see massive carnage ... only to see collectors keeping the boxes sealed ... oh the humanity!!! >>



    The Worlds coming to en End!! The Sky is Falling !! BBG refered to Himself as I !!!!

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    Actually Collect Non Sport, but am just so full of myself I post all over the place !!!!!!!
  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    I could care less about anyone else as long as I get mine and the 10% discount!
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