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gracecollector said:

Luckily for you, no math involved in my breaks

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HAHAHA!

alexs64 said:

I finally made the grade!!

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gracecollector said:

Luckily for you, no math involved in my breaks

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Andrew [MENTION=2420]JackLondon[/MENTION] would be thankful for that one :lol:

And Art add 7 dollars shipping on the Chan Ho Park and 18 for international tracking, now since rates are way up there.

So regarding the Chan Ho plate - odds were 1:537 packs of getting a 1998 Gallery Plate. But each player had 8 plates since they issued plates for both card fronts AND backs. Art did well to get a front, which would be 1: 1074 packs. It was a case hit!

There was only 1 listed and completed 1998 Gallery plate sale in the last 3 months on eBay. These really are rare plates - the first year of plates in Topps Gallery and only the 2nd year of any issued plates (Pinnacle did it first in 1997).

I really don't know what the Park would go for on eBay, but I'd start it at $200 with BO and absolutely open it up to international bidders, especially Taiwan and Japan.

I have one 1998 Gallery plate in my Grace collection, and it's an ugly back plate. Back in the day, I paid $100 for it (these were huge hits in the late 1990's).

It was a fun break, Brad. Thanks for hosting it.

gracecollector said:

So regarding the Chan Ho plate - odds were 1:537 packs of getting a 1998 Gallery Plate. But each player had 8 plates since they issued plates for both card fronts AND backs. Art did well to get a front, which would be 1: 1074 packs. It was a case hit!

There was only 1 listed and completed 1998 Gallery plate sale in the last 3 months on eBay. These really are rare plates - the first year of plates in Topps Gallery and only the 2nd year of any issued plates (Pinnacle did it first in 1997).

I really don't know what the Park would go for on eBay, but I'd start it at $200 with BO and absolutely open it up to international bidders, especially Taiwan and Japan.

I have one 1998 Gallery plate in my Grace collection, and it's an ugly back plate. Back in the day, I paid $100 for it (these were huge hits in the late 1990's).

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I was thinking more like $299 or BO. Those guys that collect him have some deep pockets.

TBTwinsFan said:

It was a fun break, Brad. Thanks for hosting it.

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Not a problem - I enjoyed doing it. I'll keep my eyes out for good deals on 2001-2005 D/L/P boxes or other good value buys. I thought the buy-ins on this were very fair. Anyone who was in on the break can attest to the stacks of base cards too! I'd love to join in on MT breaks run by others too (non-prospect products).

Ok - so anyone who watched it, critique my performance. You can be brutal, it's okay. Where my PC was, I found it hard to get enough of me in the frame - I couldn't get the top of the desk and my head in the shot, and it was hard to open the packs where you could see me open them, I was constantly having to raise them up. Don't want anyone thinking I was keeping good cards for myself! And hard for me to do a break without the boys wandering in - the PC desk is in the toy room. They were curious to see what was going on and how the webcam worked. Actually, it was pretty fun having them take part - I like getting them involved in my hobby. And Cooper picked the pack with the plate!

Got these two '13 Tribute Belle cards en route from a board member

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Resident Bay Fan said:

I was thinking more like $299 or BO. Those guys that collect him have some deep pockets.

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Are you thinking about Nomo? I didn't think Park got that much attention. But I could definitely seeing a Japanese card dealer buying it.

gracecollector said:

Are you thinking about Nomo? I didn't think Park got that much attention. But I could definitely seeing a Japanese card dealer buying it.

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Well, Park isn't collected like Nomo, but I still think he has a pretty good following. It won't hurt to test the waters for a bit. I already have it set to go on my Turbolister, and just need a good pic or 2 to get it started.

Mailday! Relieved it has arrived safely after being misrouted a few days ago...



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[MENTION=6631]FrostyCollects[/MENTION]

Here is another one...

RIDICULOUS Retail Rack Pack Pull!

alexs64 said:

@FrostyCollects

Here is another one...

RIDICULOUS Retail Rack Pack Pull!

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Crazy.

Resident Bay Fan said:

Well, Park isn't collected like Nomo, but I still think he has a pretty good following. It won't hurt to test the waters for a bit. I already have it set to go on my Turbolister, and just need a good pic or 2 to get it started.

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Should be able to get packaged tonight and PO on Wed. And here's some good scans for ya Art.

[MENTION=4937]alexs64[/MENTION]

I already PMed him 2 days ago and we're still negotiating on the price.

Howdy all.

What's new Dave?

Hey guys, I know this probably isn't the place, but I just thought some of you wouldn't mind listening to a band from South Dakota. I've been listening to them for a few years now, even saw them in concert 4 years ago or so. I actually know one of the members of the band since he is from Pierre, my former hometown. I know there's a good chance many of you might not like them but its worth a shot to get them a little more exposure!

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Hey guys! Hope everyone is having a great day. I'm almost halfway to Billings from Gillette, WY and I'm pulled over at a rest area to check eBay...uhhh....I mean to let the windshield wipers melt off the snow and ice that's accumulated on them. Weatherman is calling for another 15 inches over the next few days. It's been crazy down here.

clarkzac said:

Hey guys, I know this probably isn't the place, but I just thought some of you wouldn't mind listening to a band from South Dakota. I've been listening to them for a few years now, even saw them in concert 4 years ago or so. I actually know one of the members of the band since he is from Pierre, my former hometown. I know there's a good chance many of you might not like them but its worth a shot to get them a little more exposure!

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Not bad. Music is fine. Chicks with sticks are cool. Lead singer's voice is too high for my tastes.

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