Houdini doing a contenders break?

Spartyon · 01-03-2015, 08:10 PM

Not sure this is the appropriate place to post this. But I got in the chrome one and contenders last year, does anyone know if Houdini is planning a big player auction of 2014 contenders?

dustyb1987 · 01-03-2015, 08:22 PM

i would think he would of already had it posted by now since it comes out in 4 days. and sadly if he does do one im sure my break will be pushed to the side / :

trixstar · 01-03-2015, 08:24 PM

Probably just been slammed with his 50 case chrome and 100 case bowman draft.

88horsepower · 01-03-2015, 08:25 PM

What does he usually charge for a team?

Spartyon · 01-03-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dustyb1987

i would think he would of already had it posted by now since it comes out in 4 days. and sadly if he does do one im sure my break will be pushed to the side / :

Saw yours up there, been thinking about jumping in. Just very nervous after dropping 1600 on chrome group breaks and having topps screw everyone

packman80 · 01-03-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 88horsepower

What does he usually charge for a team?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l91ISfcuzDw

Spartyon · 01-03-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 88horsepower

What does he usually charge for a team?

Last year it was a 20 case(maybe 25) player auction

trixstar · 01-03-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 88horsepower

What does he usually charge for a team?

It will be a player auction.

houdini · 01-04-2015, 12:07 AM

Here are my worries:

1. Well, football. I have not had a very good time running football breaks the last year.

2. Panini Points. I am afraid that they will include points instead of the actual autos listed on the checklist. You know?

Here is last year's 20 caser: http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/c...-11pm-est.html

I'd like to run another 20 caser, but I am really afraid people will try to hunt me down if there are Panini Points in this.

trixstar · 01-04-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by houdini

Here are my worries:

1. Well, football. I have not had a very good time running football breaks the last year.

2. Panini Points. I am afraid that they will include points instead of the actual autos listed on the checklist. You know?

Here is last year's 20 caser: http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/c...-11pm-est.html

I'd like to run another 20 caser, but I am really afraid people will try to hunt me down if there are Panini Points in this.

The points would be my biggest fear as well. Maybe wait a week and see how breaks go with points? It will still easily fill.

houdini · 01-04-2015, 12:10 AM

Oh... and no checklist. That puts a real damper on a player auction.

houdini · 01-04-2015, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by trixstar

The points would be my biggest fear as well. Maybe wait a week and see how breaks go with points? It will still easily fill.

I have honestly found the opposite to be true though.

Player collectors and a prospectors usually fill that void right away... plus the more SB tickets and Golds that are pulled the less interest in the break.

I am willing to try it.

houdini · 01-04-2015, 12:25 AM

This is what Tracy Hackler had to say:

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Rich N.
December 21, 2014 2:12 pm
Those look great! Will points replace an autograph?
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Tracy Hackler
December 21, 2014 4:07 pm
There will be some points cards and some redemptions of the bigger players that didn’t make it back in time for packout. Having said that, the vast majority of autographs will be live in product.

RelicCollector · 01-04-2015, 12:33 AM

In group breaks, what do you do with the points cards? Do you put a slot in the group break reserved for points cards?

panther252 · 01-04-2015, 12:33 AM

I would love for this to happen, but it just seems like more of a headache than it's worth for houdini. With the whole points cards coupled with the general dbag/ungrateful nature of all of us (the football crowd in general), it just seems like the perfect poo storm waiting to happen.

NickM · 01-04-2015, 12:34 AM

Without a list of who will be rewards points, that information is useless for autograph slot bidders.

CARDGUY123 · 01-04-2015, 12:38 AM

But us gamblers are willing to take a chance. If we can afford it

mrmojorisin71 · 01-04-2015, 12:40 AM

#crosses fjngers for player auction

houdini · 01-04-2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RelicCollector

In group breaks, what do you do with the points cards? Do you put a slot in the group break reserved for points cards?

Therein lies the rub.

I can post a remedy in the OP (hitless auto spots get point cards by random for instance), but nobody who actually ends up with a point card spot will be happy.

According to Hackler, highend names will have redemptions though - so there is that.

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Originally Posted by panther252

I would love for this to happen, but it just seems like more of a headache than it's worth for houdini. With the whole points cards coupled with the general dbag/ungrateful nature of all of us (the football crowd in general), it just seems like the perfect poo storm waiting to happen.

Perfect poo storm waiting to happen is a very poetic (and accurate) way to put it I think.

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Originally Posted by NickM

Without a list of who will be rewards points, that information is useless for autograph slot bidders.

Agreed

cruiserdaddy7 · 01-04-2015, 01:28 AM

The Chrome was a disaster for many reasons, none the fault of the breaker. Why in the world someone would attempt a break with Contenders I'm not sure. Rewards points, checklist issues and lack of transparency with Panini make it tough. I could see many angry customers.

dustyb1987 · 01-04-2015, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RelicCollector

In group breaks, what do you do with the points cards? Do you put a slot in the group break reserved for points cards?

i havent delt with panini points yet, but i would just random them off to the hitless teams

trixstar · 01-04-2015, 01:50 AM

I wonder if there will even be hitless teams in contenders with the amount of autos.

geezhound · 01-04-2015, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CARDGUY123

But us gamblers are willing to take a chance. If we can afford it

This is my opinion as well. Gamblers GONNA gamble.

dustyb1987 · 01-04-2015, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by trixstar

I wonder if there will even be hitless teams in contenders with the amount of autos.

well if it came to that then the points would be randomed off to everyone in the break.

bigsmitt92 · 01-04-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dustyb1987

i would think he would of already had it posted by now since it comes out in 4 days. and sadly if he does do one im sure my break will be pushed to the side / :

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Originally Posted by cruiserdaddy7

The Chrome was a disaster for many reasons, none the fault of the breaker. Why in the world someone would attempt a break with Contenders I'm not sure. Rewards points, checklist issues and lack of transparency with Panini make it tough. I could see many angry customers.

I agree with cruiser 100%, but I am a collector and like the big breaks with a chance to get some nice cards for my PC guy. I hope the break takes place. just put the points spot up for auction and let the people decide what its worth. points suck and I hate panini for doing it, I honestly would rather have a redemtion of my fav player then have a points card , but I understand it makes panini more money and is easier for them, sucks but it is a business

I think the biggest question is there enough money to be made to offset the massive amount of bs that houdini will have to deal with? I know when my job calls me to work, I sure in the hell will not work for 17cents an hour, I make 35$ an hour no less, and I get overtime.

01-03-2015, 08:10 PM	#1
Spartyon Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,873	Houdini doing a contenders break? Not sure this is the appropriate place to post this. But I got in the chrome one and contenders last year, does anyone know if Houdini is planning a big player auction of 2014 contenders?

01-04-2015, 12:07 AM	#9
houdini member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 81,458	Here are my worries: 1. Well, football. I have not had a very good time running football breaks the last year. 2. Panini Points. I am afraid that they will include points instead of the actual autos listed on the checklist. You know? Here is last year's 20 caser: http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/c...-11pm-est.html I'd like to run another 20 caser, but I am really afraid people will try to hunt me down if there are Panini Points in this. __________________ Descanse mi princesita 9/20/00-4/16/15

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houdini member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 81,458	Oh... and no checklist. That puts a real damper on a player auction. __________________ Descanse mi princesita 9/20/00-4/16/15

01-04-2015, 12:33 AM	#15
panther252 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,903	I would love for this to happen, but it just seems like more of a headache than it's worth for houdini. With the whole points cards coupled with the general dbag/ungrateful nature of all of us (the football crowd in general), it just seems like the perfect poo storm waiting to happen. __________________ I accumulate pieces of cardboard that happen to feature Luke Kuechly on them...

01-04-2015, 12:34 AM	#16
NickM Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12,353	Without a list of who will be rewards points, that information is useless for autograph slot bidders. __________________ 1st superfractor hit by RK Collectibles. 2014 Bowman Chrome Mini BB Chris Kohler. "What do we want?" "Time travel." "And when do we want it?" "It's irrelevant."

01-03-2015, 08:22 PM	#2
dustyb1987 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Amish Mafia Area Lancaster PA Posts: 8,415	i would think he would of already had it posted by now since it comes out in 4 days. and sadly if he does do one im sure my break will be pushed to the side / :

01-03-2015, 08:24 PM	#3
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,197 stunner316	Probably just been slammed with his 50 case chrome and 100 case bowman draft.

01-03-2015, 08:25 PM	#4
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,872	What does he usually charge for a team?

01-04-2015, 12:33 AM	#14
RelicCollector Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,500	In group breaks, what do you do with the points cards? Do you put a slot in the group break reserved for points cards?

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CARDGUY123 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,485	But us gamblers are willing to take a chance. If we can afford it __________________ I DON'T BLOCK PEOPLE BECAUSE I LOVE TO WATCH PEOPLE SAY THE DUMBEST STUFF! WINDOW LICKERS UNITE!!! ASK ME HOW!

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01-04-2015, 01:28 AM	#20
cruiserdaddy7 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,616 Cruiserdaddy7	The Chrome was a disaster for many reasons, none the fault of the breaker. Why in the world someone would attempt a break with Contenders I'm not sure. Rewards points, checklist issues and lack of transparency with Panini make it tough. I could see many angry customers. __________________ Show me your friends and I'll show you your future.

01-04-2015, 01:50 AM	#22
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,197 stunner316	I wonder if there will even be hitless teams in contenders with the amount of autos.