I miss the old Blowout Cards Forum - Page 3

no10pin · 05-16-2023, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Sidthekid pretending to be a cop to try and get cards was an all-time classic.

I need to see this one, I think it was before my time.

BostonNut · 05-16-2023, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by no10pin

I need to see this one, I think it was before my time.

Found it! The search feature is on point today!

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=237831

no10pin · 05-16-2023, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Found it! The search feature is on point today!

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=237831

Wow, that dude was a trip. He did a LOT of posting/thread creating in barely a year.

I'm sad I missed him!

TheFrenzy · 05-16-2023, 02:03 PM

The first few pages of this thread had a lot of great old school members.

Braswell10 · 05-16-2023, 02:20 PM

Even Houdini used to chime in on certain threads. Is that dude still alive?

BostonNut · 05-16-2023, 02:38 PM

And who can forget good old Jeremy??

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=420272

TheHeel · 05-16-2023, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Braswell10

Even Houdini used to chime in on certain threads. Is that dude still alive?

Still here and still breaking.

jplarson · 05-16-2023, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

And who can forget good old Jeremy??

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=420272

whoa, that dude. Wow.

jerryw · 05-16-2023, 03:27 PM

I have super baller boxes for sale 3499.99 lmk

atoaz12 · 05-16-2023, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Homerun

That Haiku thread was insane. For several weeks there were dozens of new replies every time you refreshed. Couldn’t even keep up. Haven’t seen anything like that on this forum since.

I also miss D2R.

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

For any of you newbs who want to check out the Haiku escapade, here she be.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=415488

This was one of the 'best', most well conceived scams I've ever seen. If you can use those nice words describing a thief...

Dude created a following. Like, drink the Kool-Aid, you'd get drug through the mud if you spoke ill of Haiku, following!

Gave amazing deals over a long period of time. People would refresh for hours just waiting for them. And he'd follow through with them!

Then ran one more 'mega deal' right before/around Christmas.

Had folks paying FF... and straight disappeared with 5 figures of people's money.

Don't think he was ever found either

TheFrenzy · 05-16-2023, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by atoaz12

This was one of the 'best', most well conceived scams I've ever seen. If you can use those nice words describing a thief...

Dude created a following. Like, drink the Kool-Aid, you'd get drug through the mud if you spoke ill of Haiku, following!

Gave amazing deals over a long period of time. People would refresh for hours just waiting for them. And he'd follow through with them!

Then ran one more 'mega deal' right before/around Christmas.

Had people paying FF... and straight disappeared with 5 figures of people's money.

Don't think he was ever found, either

Didn't the OP of the Haiku thread end up getting banned himself for some kind of fantasy football scam?

Braswell10 · 05-16-2023, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by atoaz12

This was one of the 'best', most well conceived scams I've ever seen. If you can use those nice words describing a thief...

Dude created a following. Like, drink the Kool-Aid, you'd get drug through the mud if you spoke ill of Haiku, following!

Gave amazing deals over a long period of time. People would refresh for hours just waiting for them. And he'd follow through with them!

Then ran one more 'mega deal' right before/around Christmas.

Had people paying FF... and straight disappeared with 5 figures of people's money.

Don't think he was ever found, either

They need to make a Netflix series of Haiku, at the very least.

atoaz12 · 05-16-2023, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

Didn't the OP of the Haiku thread end up getting banned himself for some kind of fantasy football scam?

First page of the 'Haiku Scam' thread has 5-6 banned members on it

TheFrenzy · 05-16-2023, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Braswell10

They need to make a Netflix series of Haiku, at the very least.

I just asked ChatGPT and this is what it gave me:

Title: "The Haiku Heist"

Episode 1: The Birth of a Legend

INT. DARK ROOM - NIGHT

A montage of computer screens, featuring intense conversations, images of sports cards, and a mysterious username: "Haiku."

NARRATOR (V.O.)
In the shadows of the internet, a con artist emerged. A man named Haiku, who would go on to become a legend among sports card collectors.

INT. BLOWOUT MESSAGE BOARD - DAY

A close-up of the screen reveals the lively discussions on "Blowout," a popular sports card collectors' forum. Users are passionately debating the latest releases and trading tips.

NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT'D)
On the message board "Blowout," collectors found solace, camaraderie, and dreams of valuable cards. But within this community, a dark force began to grow.

INT. HAUNTED HOUSE - FLASHBACK - NIGHT

A gloomy, rundown house. Rain pours heavily outside.

NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Before the rise of Haiku, he was just a nameless figure, lurking in the shadows, orchestrating his schemes. His real name, his face, were lost in the dark corners of the internet.

INT. BLOWOUT MESSAGE BOARD - DAY

Haiku's username sparks intrigue and curiosity. Users share stories about his mysterious activities.

USER 1
Have you heard about Haiku? He claims to have insider information on valuable sports cards.

USER 2
I heard he sells them at ridiculously low prices. It's too good to be true.

INT. HAUNTED HOUSE - FLASHBACK - NIGHT

Haiku's fingers glide across the keyboard, crafting a new plan.

NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Using his wit and charisma, Haiku started posting on Blowout, luring in unsuspecting victims with promises of exclusive deals.

INT. HAUNTED HOUSE - FLASHBACK - NIGHT

Haiku is shown meticulously creating counterfeit headphones and packaging them to appear authentic.

NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT'D)
But these "exclusive deals" were nothing more than a smokescreen. Haiku's true talent lay in the art of deception.

INT. BLOWOUT MESSAGE BOARD - DAY

Users start sharing their stories of being conned by Haiku.

USER 3
I sent him $500 for a rare card, but it never arrived. I think I've been scammed!

USER 4
Haiku disappeared with my $1,000. He's a master of manipulation.

INT. HAUNTED HOUSE - FLASHBACK - NIGHT

Haiku counts stacks of cash, a satisfied smirk on his face.

NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Hundreds of collectors fell victim to Haiku's scams. His cult following grew, while the authorities remained clueless.

INT. POLICE STATION - DAY

A detective, DETECTIVE HOUDINI, looks at a board filled with pictures and evidence related to Haiku.

DETECTIVE HOUDINI
We've got to catch this guy. He's ruining lives.

NARRATOR (V.O.)
As Haiku's reputation grew, Detective Houdini would stop at nothing to bring the con artist to justice.

To be continued...

[End of Episode 1]

Saraste · 05-16-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Homerun

That Haiku thread was insane. For several weeks there were dozens of new replies every time you refreshed. Couldn’t even keep up. Haven’t seen anything like that on this forum since.

I also miss D2R.

The Kris Bryant superfractor giveaway thread with all of those cases of 2015 Bowman Draft also moved like that for a good amount of time.

Braswell10 · 05-16-2023, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Saraste

The Kris Bryant superfractor giveaway thread with all of those cases of 2015 Bowman Draft also moved like that for a good amount of time.

The Kris Bryant craze on here was insane!

Ty Hope · 05-16-2023, 06:13 PM

Old Beckett too

BostonNut · 05-16-2023, 07:27 PM

Bird cards anyone???

pejc300 · 05-17-2023, 12:38 AM

I will confess when I made the big jump to IG about 3 years ago most of my time/energy went there, but Blowout was my absolute home for a solid 10 years. Learned so much here, laughed so much as well. Never a dull moment. Used to buy and sell regularly. This place really died, but so many memories.

Cavaliercards · 05-17-2023, 02:54 AM

I was a fan of the Paul Student loan thread

BostonNut · 05-17-2023, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Bird cards anyone???

Found the Wheeler Collection thread...what a gas!

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...ler+Collection

Boo · 05-17-2023, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Found the Wheeler Collection thread...what a gas!

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...ler+Collection

What a way to unload a bunch of crappy SportKings cards. Remember, if you collect all the states you get a gold coin. Wheeler credits!

BostonNut · 05-17-2023, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

What a way to unload a bunch of crappy SportKings cards. Remember, if you collect all the states you get a gold coin. Wheeler credits!

Keep or trade back any card you want! Oh, but the website "doesn't work" so you can't trade anything back.

EyeOfTheTiger · 05-17-2023, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Sidthekid pretending to be a cop to try and get cards was an all-time classic.

I did see that one recently. I also saw another thread with a second guy pretending to be a cop too (can't remember who now).

Does anyone remember why NWOWOLFPACK was banned? All I've seen is references to him making another account afterwards and posting about sinks.

oldgoldy97 · 05-17-2023, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Keep or trade back any card you want! Oh, but the website "doesn't work" so you can't trade anything back.

How much did you lose on it? Hundreds or did you get into the thousands?

Funny how you now get FREE bird pictures

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jerryw Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4,159	I have super baller boxes for sale 3499.99 lmk __________________ deals in progress

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Cavaliercards Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 30,889 cavaliercards	I was a fan of the Paul Student loan thread __________________ Always Buying: Vintage and Tobacco Cards Follow us on Twitter AND Instagram: @Cavaliercards

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TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	The first few pages of this thread had a lot of great old school members.

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Braswell10 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 9,472 o7star	Even Houdini used to chime in on certain threads. Is that dude still alive?

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BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 60,353	And who can forget good old Jeremy?? https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=420272

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Ty Hope Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,864	Old Beckett too

05-16-2023, 07:27 PM	#68
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 60,353	Bird cards anyone???

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pejc300 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 10,671	I will confess when I made the big jump to IG about 3 years ago most of my time/energy went there, but Blowout was my absolute home for a solid 10 years. Learned so much here, laughed so much as well. Never a dull moment. Used to buy and sell regularly. This place really died, but so many memories.