@han_soto said:
i second grotes mention of pack limitation on first so-so hours so errybody gets a chance.
i also like the “throw everything up and lets just see what sticks” notion. including that ‘88 fleer box 😉
There was a set of group break rules that developed over time that promoted inclusivity and fairness. They could always use a review, but I suggest you copy them from one of the old group break threads and start from there.
It’s great to see the excitement of a group break ramping up here on the board again!!! Collecting together is one of the truly great things that is possible in our hobby. It would be a shame if any of this was tarnished by forgetting what we’ve learned about providing good advance notice, having reasonable start times (taking into account time zone differences), limiting requests for specific products per time periods and making sure that the “biggest fish” aren’t getting full boxes leaving not enough individual packs for the “little fish”
The most important thing we did was start a completely new thread for the break ahead of time and requiring all requests to be posted in the new thread GOING BY THE POSTED TIMESTAMP IN THE THREAD. That prevents anyone, including the break organizer, from getting the “jump” on anyone else. If you post before the official start time as indicated by the system-generated timestamp in the post, not you own computer, then your request is no good.
We have a few options up now. Anything else on the site you would suggest?
@brad31 said:
Interested in '78 OPC and '81 Topps Rack baseball
I don't think you will be alone. Steve Hart mentioned in his first email to me that he was sorry that the current inventory of 70's was a bit light but I guess the 80's are going to be the new 70's!
@han_soto said:
i second grotes mention of pack limitation on first so-so hours so errybody gets a chance.
i also like the “throw everything up and lets just see what sticks” notion. including that ‘88 fleer box 😉
There was a set of group break rules that developed over time that promoted inclusivity and fairness. They could always use a review, but I suggest you copy them from one of the old group break threads and start from there.
It’s great to see the excitement of a group break ramping up here on the board again!!! Collecting together is one of the truly great things that is possible in our hobby. It would be a shame if any of this was tarnished by forgetting what we’ve learned about providing good advance notice, having reasonable start times (taking into account time zone differences), limiting requests for specific products per time periods and making sure that the “biggest fish” aren’t getting full boxes leaving not enough individual packs for the “little fish”
The most important thing we did was start a completely new thread for the break ahead of time and requiring all requests to be posted in the new thread GOING BY THE POSTED TIMESTAMP IN THE THREAD. That prevents anyone, including the break organizer, from getting the “jump” on anyone else. If you post before the official start time as indicated by the system-generated timestamp in the post, not you own computer, then your request is no good.
Looking forward to a great break.
Thanks Dave. I am confident we will have a fun break. It is great to see the excitement of another group break on the boards. I used to love taking part in the breaks that were held on here. Hopefully this all runs smoothly and will be the "first" break of 2019 and not a one off!
@Redglobe said:
2005 U.D. Hockey series 1 sounds good
This box has been mentioned earlier. I would like some hockey in here even though I don't really collect it. I will put a request in with Steve.
I am busy at work so I will update more when I get a chance. Here is the finalized product list for the break. Since we have the product and pricing down I will go ahead and plan to start the break this Sunday at 5:00 pm Pacific time, so plan accordingly. More information including rules of the break, shipping rates, wrapping rates, etc. will be forthcoming as I have time today.
Please note that I did change the 1982 Donruss Case from the $1900 to the $2000 version. Steve let me know that the $1900 case was just 20 wrapped boxes, the $2000 version was the FASC wrapped version. I will double check again, but I believe he said that the 82 Donruss case will be wrapped with no added charge FASC, so for under $5 more per box I made the decision to call the audible knowing the $90 boxes were not FASC.
Please note the price on the left is for the BBCE List price for the box/case. The price to the right of the item has the 5% discount and is the actual cost per pack/box for our break. Shipping and shrink wrapping/labelling the pack or box will be optional and extra.
Sounds great, Steve! Looking forward to Sunday night!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
@grote15 said:
Sounds great, Steve! Looking forward to Sunday night!
Thanks Tim. me too.
@Gilbey said:
Thanks for doing this it has to be a real pita.
If you only knew, lol. If I only knew before I started this, haha. Seriously though, I am glad we are going to get this break done. I think the board will have some fun with this. So all good.
@softparade said:
I’m in for a ‘82 Donruss FASC box! Great job!
Thank you. I think the 82 D will be popular. It seems like a nice price.
@RyanAdmirer said:
It feels like it has been forever! This will be a lot of fun. Thanks Steve!
You are welcome. Yes, it does seem like it's been too long. Hopefully this goes smoothly and we will have another one later in the year. Don.
@han_soto said:
just checking in and giving thanks to steve again. it’s a ton of work and it is appreciated!
Happy to give a little back to the boards. Thanks for the shout out.
Anyway, back to work for me. Some exciting news though, there is a late addition to the final product list. We have added a 1979 Topps Hockey Box to the break. A chance to pull a RC of the Great One. Where are the hockey collectors? Get in here!!!!
I would like to thank Steve here for doing this. I noticed the 79 Topps hockey this am and contacted Steve about possibly adding it even though it was late in the game. He contacted Steve Hart today and it has now been added. Thank you to both Steve's for doing this. Tony
@RyanAdmirer said:
It feels like it has been forever! This will be a lot of fun. Thanks Steve!
Agreed. Thanks, Steve. The mix of products is great. I will be participating.
You're welcome Aaron. It has been fun seeing some added excitement coming to the boards. These breaks are usually fun.
@trapperlad said:
I would like to thank Steve here for doing this. I noticed the 79 Topps hockey this am and contacted Steve about possibly adding it even though it was late in the game. He contacted Steve Hart today and it has now been added. Thank you to both Steve's for doing this. Tony
Thanks Tony. I was on the fence about adding the 79 Topps Hockey before receiving your message. I am glad you contacted me in time to convince me to get it added.
Its nice to see all the excitement about an upcoming group break. These have been so much fun in the past
that I'm happy there's another one taking place. Thanks to Steve, and thanks to 70toppsfanatic (Dave) for the
great job you have done organizing these breaks in the past. Don't think any of us old timers have forgotten!LOL
Steve will start a new thread at 8 pm eastern time on Sunday. You will need to post this in that thread. Posting here before the official start of the group break will not get you included in the break.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
is there going to be a list with numbers under each product; or do are we just saying what we want in a post?
Collecting PSA 9's from 1970-1977. Raw 9's from 72-77. Raw 10's from '78-'83. Collecting Unopened from '72-'83; mostly BBCE certified boxes/cases/racks. Prefer to buy in bulk.
@Sdub said:
is there going to be a list with numbers under each product; or do are we just saying what we want in a post?
Yes. The pack or box count for each item will be itemized below it.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I am pretty sure BBCE will ship to Canada, but I am also pretty sure that the rates will be different than posted. I will touch base with Steve tomorrow. If you want to go ahead and reserve packs/boxes today feel free. If shipping is not possible or too expensive we can remove your requests then, no harm done.
@softparade said:
Half of that '82 Donruss case is gone already 8 minutes in
I can't believe how many posts there have been already. I guess there was some pent up demand for a break, lol.
Comments
Cheap donruss sounds great. Golf? I’m in.
1992 Collectors Edge Football case?
Any pre-90s football for me.
Interested in '78 OPC and '81 Topps Rack baseball
There was a set of group break rules that developed over time that promoted inclusivity and fairness. They could always use a review, but I suggest you copy them from one of the old group break threads and start from there.
It’s great to see the excitement of a group break ramping up here on the board again!!! Collecting together is one of the truly great things that is possible in our hobby. It would be a shame if any of this was tarnished by forgetting what we’ve learned about providing good advance notice, having reasonable start times (taking into account time zone differences), limiting requests for specific products per time periods and making sure that the “biggest fish” aren’t getting full boxes leaving not enough individual packs for the “little fish”
The most important thing we did was start a completely new thread for the break ahead of time and requiring all requests to be posted in the new thread GOING BY THE POSTED TIMESTAMP IN THE THREAD. That prevents anyone, including the break organizer, from getting the “jump” on anyone else. If you post before the official start time as indicated by the system-generated timestamp in the post, not you own computer, then your request is no good.
Looking forward to a great break.
Dave
2005 U.D. Hockey series 1 sounds good
1996 and/or 1997 Topps Chrome basketball?
You're welcome Steve. Fun is the goal here!
Should be able to get some fun stuff to rip with that budget
Where's the thumbs up emoji when I need it?
We have a few options up now. Anything else on the site you would suggest?
I don't think you will be alone. Steve Hart mentioned in his first email to me that he was sorry that the current inventory of 70's was a bit light but I guess the 80's are going to be the new 70's!
Thanks Dave. I am confident we will have a fun break. It is great to see the excitement of another group break on the boards. I used to love taking part in the breaks that were held on here. Hopefully this all runs smoothly and will be the "first" break of 2019 and not a one off!
This box has been mentioned earlier. I would like some hockey in here even though I don't really collect it. I will put a request in with Steve.
Luckily, it seems we have another landslide with 82 Donruss. Don't worry, when the time comes for an executive order, I will be ready
We have the 76 FB Cello on the slate already. I would be happy to request the 74 if we have sufficient interest. Anybody else looking for 74 FB?
I think I already requested this. May have forgot to post in the list.
That is the word on the street.
Thanks slum22....
I am down for:
Basketball
1980-81 Topps Basketball Wax Box w/ Bird Magic showing
1988 Fleer Basketball Wax Box
Baseball
1978 OPC wax box Tape Intact
1981 Topps rack box
1981 Topps wax box
1982 Topps wax box
1982 Topps baseball cello box
1983 Topps wax boxes
1983 Topps rack box
Steve
greetings! yes on both basketball--yes on all baseball--and OK golf too!
and football !!
Sounds good!
Haha. Good to see you on board Manny!
I am in on the 82 donruss boxes for sure. Really any 81-85 full boxes of baseball
I am busy at work so I will update more when I get a chance. Here is the finalized product list for the break. Since we have the product and pricing down I will go ahead and plan to start the break this Sunday at 5:00 pm Pacific time, so plan accordingly. More information including rules of the break, shipping rates, wrapping rates, etc. will be forthcoming as I have time today.
Please note that I did change the 1982 Donruss Case from the $1900 to the $2000 version. Steve let me know that the $1900 case was just 20 wrapped boxes, the $2000 version was the FASC wrapped version. I will double check again, but I believe he said that the 82 Donruss case will be wrapped with no added charge FASC, so for under $5 more per box I made the decision to call the audible knowing the $90 boxes were not FASC.
Please note the price on the left is for the BBCE List price for the box/case. The price to the right of the item has the 5% discount and is the actual cost per pack/box for our break. Shipping and shrink wrapping/labelling the pack or box will be optional and extra.
BASEBALL
36/995 1978 OPC Baseball Wax Pack (Tape Intact) $26.25
24/525 1981 Topps Baseball Rack Pack $20.75
36/319 1981 Topps Baseball Wax Pack $8.25
20/2000 1982 Donruss Baseball Wax Box (FASC) $95.00
36/319 1982 Topps Baseball Wax Pack $8.25
24/359 1982 Topps Baseball Cello Pack $14.00
36/319 1983 Topps Baseball Wax Pack $8.25
24/600 1983 Topps Baseball Rack Pack $23.75
72/365 1986 Donruss Baseball Rack Pack $4.75
20/495 1987 Donruss Baseball Wax Box (FASC) $23.50
20/1200 1993 Topps Baseball Series 1 Box $57.00
FOOTBALL
24/7250 1976 Topps Football Cello Pack $287.00
24/1200 1981 Topps Football Cello Pack $47.50
36/1200 1984 Topps Football Wax Pack $31.50
36/1500 1986 Topps Football Wax Pack $39.50
48/179 1987 Topps UK Football Pack $3.50
24/289 1998 Topps Chrome Football Pack $11.25
24/349 2000 Upper Deck Ultimate Victory Football Pack (H) $13.75
BASKETBALL
36/7000 1980/81 Topps Basketball Wax Pack $184.75
36/1495 1988/89 Fleer Basketball Wax Pack $39.50
20/2600 1996/97 Topps Chrome Basketball Pack $123.50
24/325 1997/98 Topps Chrome Basketball Pack (H) $12.75
GOLF
24/135 2001 Upper Deck SP Authentic Golf Pack $5.25
3/219 2014 Upper Deck SP Game Used Golf Pack $69.25
12/1350 2014 Upper Deck SP Authentic Golf Box $106.75
HOCKEY
24/459 2005/06 Upper Deck Series 1 Pack (H) $18.00
Sounds great, Steve! Looking forward to Sunday night!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Thanks for doing this it has to be a real pita.
Thanks Tim. me too.
If you only knew, lol. If I only knew before I started this, haha. Seriously though, I am glad we are going to get this break done. I think the board will have some fun with this. So all good.
I’m in for a ‘82 Donruss FASC box! Great job!
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
It feels like it has been forever! This will be a lot of fun. Thanks Steve!
Thank you. I think the 82 D will be popular. It seems like a nice price.
You are welcome. Yes, it does seem like it's been too long. Hopefully this goes smoothly and we will have another one later in the year. Don.
Happy to give a little back to the boards. Thanks for the shout out.
Anyway, back to work for me. Some exciting news though, there is a late addition to the final product list. We have added a 1979 Topps Hockey Box to the break. A chance to pull a RC of the Great One. Where are the hockey collectors? Get in here!!!!
Agreed. Thanks, Steve. The mix of products is great. I will be participating.
I would like to thank Steve here for doing this. I noticed the 79 Topps hockey this am and contacted Steve about possibly adding it even though it was late in the game. He contacted Steve Hart today and it has now been added. Thank you to both Steve's for doing this. Tony
You're welcome Aaron. It has been fun seeing some added excitement coming to the boards. These breaks are usually fun.
Thanks Tony. I was on the fence about adding the 79 Topps Hockey before receiving your message. I am glad you contacted me in time to convince me to get it added.
Ditto - the addition of that hockey box did it for me... I’m in!
Jim
Once again thanks to you and Steve. Looking foward to Sunday, so many options now.
Thanks Steve for all your effort,
Its nice to see all the excitement about an upcoming group break. These have been so much fun in the past
that I'm happy there's another one taking place. Thanks to Steve, and thanks to 70toppsfanatic (Dave) for the
great job you have done organizing these breaks in the past. Don't think any of us old timers have forgotten!LOL
Stupid list…. Mistlin
I'm in for the following
BASEBALL
36/995 1978 OPC Baseball Wax Pack (Tape Intact) $26.25 x2
24/525 1981 Topps Baseball Rack Pack $20.75 x2
36/319 1981 Topps Baseball Wax Pack $8.25 x2
20/2000 1982 Donruss Baseball Wax Box (FASC) $95.00 x1
36/319 1983 Topps Baseball Wax Pack $8.25x4
24/600 1983 Topps Baseball Rack Pack $23.75 x2
20/495 1987 Donruss Baseball Wax Box (FASC) $23.50 x2
FOOTBALL
24/1200 1981 Topps Football Cello Pack $47.50 x2
Steve will start a new thread at 8 pm eastern time on Sunday. You will need to post this in that thread. Posting here before the official start of the group break will not get you included in the break.
Also, one box limit in the 1st 24 hours.
This is going to be a show.
1992 Collectors Edge Football case?
I'm in for one of these.
24/7250 1976 Topps Football Cello Pack $287.00
“And you want to be my latex salesman.”
Riders up!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
is there going to be a list with numbers under each product; or do are we just saying what we want in a post?
Collecting Unopened from '72-'83; mostly BBCE certified boxes/cases/racks.
Prefer to buy in bulk.
We'll all find out in 30 min
Yes. The pack or box count for each item will be itemized below it.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Just blew some money on another Mahomes rookie card so I'm out.LOL.
Stupid list…. Mistlin
Is there shipping to Canada?
Half of that '82 Donruss case is gone already 8 minutes in
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
I am pretty sure BBCE will ship to Canada, but I am also pretty sure that the rates will be different than posted. I will touch base with Steve tomorrow. If you want to go ahead and reserve packs/boxes today feel free. If shipping is not possible or too expensive we can remove your requests then, no harm done.
I can't believe how many posts there have been already. I guess there was some pent up demand for a break, lol.