Net54baseball Vintage Group Break: 1954 Topps Set (sold out)

[autocentral]

Paypal Payment Info:
ncepero@emory.edu
PLEASE PAY VIA PAYPAL GOODS & ONLY INCLUDE YOUR NET54BASEBALL USERNAME ONLY
There is a 48 Hour Time Frame for the payment. Once that time frame is up your spots will be given to the waiting reserves.

PAYMENT IS $24 for 2 SPOTS & $13 for 1 SPOT



Net54baseball Vintage Group Break: 1954 Topps Set

Set Info:
-The 1954 Topps Baseball Set consists of a 250-card checklist
-Key cards include Ted Williams #1, Jackie Robinson #10, Willie Mays #90, Ernie Banks Rookie #94, Hank Aaron Rookie #128, Tom Lasorda Rookie #132, Al Kaline Rookie #201, Ted Williams #250
More information including checklist:
http://www.cardboardconnection.com/1954-topps-baseball-cards-2
http://www.sportscardradio.com/index.php/product-previews-a-reviews/522-1954-topps-baseball-vintage-review-a-checklist
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/baseball_cards/baseball_cards_oneset.php?s=1954top01

Spot Price Info:
http://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=26154&searchby=0&searchvalue=None&page=0&sortby=0&displayby=2&lotsperpage=50&category=16&seo=1954-Topps-Baseball-Complete-Set-W%2f-Hank-Aaron%2c-Rookie
$1,955 + 10% Mark Up Cost=$2,150
$2150/250=$8.60
$8.60 + $0.40 Paypal Fees + $4 Shipping and Supplies=$13 per spot
Each additional spot will be $11

1 Spot: $13
2 Spots: $24


Rules:
1. Payments are to be made via paypal goods once the break is completely full
2. Each spot represents a card in the 1954 Topps Set meaning everyone will receive a card for each spot they have
3. The random drawing will be done live via UstreamTV and recorded for those who won’t be able to watch it live
4. For the first three days of this thread being active, forum members may only reserve a maximum of 2 spots. Once those three days are up, members can reserve as many spots as they would like. (You can reserve any spots of your choice 1-250, or ask for random spot and I will pick a random spot for you)
5. I will allow a two day period for all buying/trading/selling once the random drawing takes place
6. All buying/trading/selling must be confirmed by both parties. Both members must confirm the trade on the thread and send me a private message with the details.
7. Once you post on the thread you agree to pay for the spots reserved. (Please be sure you want to join before posting).


Spots: Full
1. jbl79
2. edjs
3. parkerj33
4. tschock
5. TistaT202
6. tuckr1
7. bigfanNY
8. jimivintage
9. mattsey9
10. granite75
11. bobbyw8469
12. edjs
13. bn2cardz
14. cubsfan-budman
15. Louieman
16. mattsey9
17. h2oya311
18. jbl79
19. Mountaineer1999
20. Harford20
21. kailes2872
22. RGold
23. jimivintage
24. Nappy1525
25. bigfanNY
26. jdeptula
27. blackandgold
28. shernan30
29. tribefan
30. pawpawdiv9
31. shernan30
32. tribefan
33. bobbyw8469
34. Beatles Guy
35. Econteacher205
36. brob28
37. peterb69
38. LukeLyon
39. jim
40. h2oya311
41. wolf441
42. VoodooChild
43. LKeeler
44. icollectDCsports
45. RGold
46. GoldenAge50s
47. frankbmd
48. BeauUSC
49. ZenPop
50. Danny Smith
51. Beatles Guy
52. curtis-cards
53. HalChaseCollector
54. Mountaineer1999
55. TistaT202
56. johnmh71
57. bunst
58. frankbmd
59. brewing
60. jbsports33
61. sbfinley
62. BeauUSC
63. ZenPop
64. darkhorse9
65. Buythatcard
66. Jacker_Cracks
67. ATP
68. Sleepy
69. nebboy
70. campyfan39
71. Roofman4
72. BicycleSpokes
73. cardsfan73
74. t206fix
75. Republicaninmass
76. Tabe
77. pawpawdiv9
78. obcbobd
79. peterose4hof
80. slipk1068
81. HalChaseCollector
82. parkerj33
83. johnmh71
84. tschock
85. Nappy1525
86. gregr2
87. Sleepy
88. LukeLyon
89. rsdill2
90. jbsports33
91. brightair
92. pete zouras
93. jim
94. JollyElm
95. t206fix
96. bluespruce
97. obcbobd
98. Jacker_Cracks
99. tonyo
100. Tim Fritz
101. tuckr1
102. MinnieMannyMookie1
103. Scott6043
104. cliftons8
105. peterb69
106. LKeeler
107. moeson
108. cockrellcollection
109. jasonc
110. curtis-cards
111. bn2cardz
112. iowadoc77
113. Shoebox
114. cubsfan-budman
115. Louieman
116. Nashvol
117. Dave1943
118. brightair
119. Wildfireschulte
120. Mdmtx
121. Eric72
122. JollyElm
123. cliftons8
124. bunst
125. effe
126. callou2131
127. thegashousegang
128. 25801wv
129. 71buc
130. deucetwins
131. 25801wv
132. granite75
133. kailes2872
134. Nashvol
135. paulcarek
136. Drew6
137. Wynn0013
138. darkhorse9
139. btcarfagno
140. GoldenAge50s
141. wolf441
142. cockrellcollection
143. Republicaninmass
144. deucetwins
145. steve_a
146. Vintagetoppsguy
147. ksabet
148. Dave1943
149. roce4e52
150. jdeptule
151. brob28
152. Harford20
153. markf31
154. iowadoc77
155. Danny Smith
156. familytoad
157. blackandgold
158. Wite3
159. PM770
160. bluespruce
161. Wildfireschulte
162. ATP
163. gregr2
164. Scott6043
165. cincyredlegs
166. Seattle799
167. moeson
168. steve_a
169. slipk1068
170. GehrigFan
171. Vintageloz
172. brewing
173. the 'stache
174. ksabet
175. thegashousegang
176. markf31
177. Wite3
178. ibuysportsephemera
179. peterose4hof
180. zachtruitt
181. cincyredlegs
182. Econteachert205
183. BigSix
184. 111gecko
185. Vintagetoppsguy
186. Wynn0013
187. Rich Klein
188. bobbvc
189. pete zouras
190. bobbvc
191. Drew6
192. sam majors
193. EGreenwood
194. Vintageloz
195. cardsfan73
196. ajjohnsonsoxfan
197. VoodooChild
198. Brian B@rry
199. Brian B@rry
200. Tim Fritz
201. zachtruitt
202. rsdill2
203. texmrsport
204. texmrsport
205. tcornett
206. EGreenwood
207. paulcarek
208. Seattle799
209. swarmee
210. 71buc
211. BicycleSpokes
212. Buythatcard
213. Shoebox
214. tonyo
215. tcornett
216. jburl
217. icollectDCsports
218. Roofman4
219. soccersaver97
220. GehrigFan
221. refz
222. 111gecko
223. bnorth
224. vorthian
225. effe
226. jburl
227. Eric72
228. roce4e52
229. familytoad
230. Hot Spring Bathers
231. swarmee
232. callou2131
233. vorthian
234. sam majors
235. Rich Klein
236. Mdmtx
237. jasonc
238. nebboy
239. Hot Springs Bathers
240. campyfan39
241.buymycards
242. btcarfagno
243. benkenobi13
244. PM770
245. bnorth
246. buymycards
247. drmondobueno
248. benkenobi13
249. gavvy
250. gavvy

130 Members

cubsfan-budman (2) PAID
pete zouras (2) PAID
btcarfagno (2) PAID
Scott6043 (2) PAID
blackandgold (2) PAID
VoodooChild (2) PAID
sbfinley (1) PAID
paulcarek (2) PAID
wolf441 (2) PAID
Mountaineer1999 (2) PAID
bobbyw8469 (2) PAID
Louieman (2) PAID
moeson (2) PAID
thegashousegang (2) PAID
bn2cardz (2) PAID
Vintagetoppsguy (2) PAID
tuckr1 (2) PAID
icollectDCsports (2) PAID
tschock (2) PAID
kailes2872 (2) PAID
Econteachert205 (2) PAID
sam majors (2) PAID
Shoebox (2) PAID
PM770 (2) PAID
jimivintage (2) PAID
jim (2) PAID
GehrigFan (2) PAID
roce4e52 (2) PAID
tonyo (2) PAID
Mdmtx (2) PAID
shernan30 (2) PAID
peterb69 (2) PAID
Danny Smith (2) PAID
bigfanNY (2) PAID
bunst (2) PAID
effe (2) PAID
Republicaninmass (2) PAID
peterose4hof (2) PAID
TistaT202 (2) PAID
mattsey9 (2) PAID
rsdill2 (2) PAID
ATP (2) PAID
Harford20 (2) PAID
BicycleSpokes (2) PAID
pawpawdiv9 (2) PAID
brob28 (2) PAID
cardsfan73 (2) PAID
parkerj33 (2) PAID
Beatles Guy (2) PAID
frankbmd (2) PAID
edjs (2) PAID
Tim Fritz (2) PAID
RGold (2) PAID
swarmee (2) PAID
darkhorse9 (2) PAID
jdeptula (2) PAID
nebboy (2) PAID
campyfan39 (2) PAID
Rich Klein (2) PAID*
markf31 (2) PAID*
bluespruce (2) PAID
gregr2 (2) PAID
Slipk1068 (2) PAID
texmrsport (2) PAID
brewing (2) PAID
Roofman4 (2) PAID
tribefan (2) PAID
bnorth (2) PAID*
Nappy1525 (2) PAID
tcornett (2) PAID
gavvy (2) PAID
Jacker_Cracks (2) PAID
h2oya311 (2) PAID
cincyredlegs (2) PAID
deucetwins (2) PAID
JollyElm (2) PAID
jbl79 (2) PAID
t206fix (2) PAID
obcbobd (2) PAID
brightair (2) PAID
Sleepy (2) PAID
jbsports33 (2) PAID
GoldenAge50s (2) PAID
ZenPop (2) PAID
johnmh71 (2) PAID
BeauUSC (2) PAID
curtis-cards (2) PAID
LukeLyon (2) PAID
LKeeler (2) PAID
granite75 (2) PAID
Dave1943 (2) PAID
Buythatcard (2) PAID
HalChaseCollector (2) PAID
jasonc (2) PAID
Tabe (1) PAID
callou2131 (2) PAID
Eric72 (2) PAID
MinnieMannyMookie1 (1) PAID
familytoad (2) PAID
soccersaver97 (1) PAID
Vintageloz (2) PAID
Seattle799 (2) PAID
111gecko (2) PAID
steve_a (2) PAID
Drew6 (2) PAID
ksabet (2) PAID
zachtruitt (2) PAID
cockrellcollection (2) PAID
cliftons8 (2) PAID
Wynn0013 (2) PAID
iowadoc77 (2) PAID
Hot Springs Bathers (2) PAID
buymycards (2) PAID
benkenobi13 (2) PAID
vorthian (2) PAID
jburl (2) PAID
71buc (2) PAID
EGreenwood (2) PAID
Wildfireschulte (2) PAID
Nashvol (2) PAID
Wite3 (2) PAID
25801wv (2) PAID
bobbvc (2) PAID
Brian B@rry (2) PAID
ajjohnsonsoxfan (1) PAID
BigSix (1) PAID
ibuysportsephemera (1) PAID
refz (1) PAID*
the 'stache PAID
drmondobueno PAID

[autocentral]

Please make sure to review all the rules before posting.

Please send me a PM if you have any questions.

Thanks,
-Nick

[cubsfan-budman]

I'm in for 2

[pete zouras]

Put me down for 3.

[autocentral]

I'm in for 2

Got you down for 2.

Thanks,
-Nick

[autocentral]

Put me down for 3.

Two spots is the maximum for the first three days of the thread being active. I will put you down for 2.

-Nick

[btcarfagno]

Please give me spots 139 and 242. I will take one more later if there is enough space.

Tom C

[Scott6043]

Please put me in for 2 - random is fine -


Would be in for more if they become available


Thanks


Scott

[blackandgold]

Please put me down for 2.
Thanks !

[autocentral]

Please give me spots 139 and 242. I will take one more later if there is enough space.

Tom C

Please put me in for 2 - random is fine -


Would be in for more if they become available


Thanks


Scott

Got both of you down.

Thanks for joining!
-Nick

[VoodooChild]

Please put me down for 2 random spots.

Thanks for organizing this!

[sbfinley]

I'll take spot 61 please.

[paulcarek]

Two random spots for me, please. Will be interested in more if available.

Thanks!

Paul

[wolf441]

Please put me down for 2 spots - #41 and #141. Thanks!!

[Mountaineer1999]

I'll take slots 19 and 54

[bobbyw8469]

i WANT SPOTS #11 & #33

[Louieman]

Thanks for the post, Nick. I'll do numbers 15 and 115.

[moeson]

Put me down for two random spots.

[thegashousegang]

I'm in for 2! Thanks.

[bn2cardz]

I am in for spots 13 and 111

[vintagetoppsguy]

Please put me down for 2 random spots.

Thank you!

[tuckr1]

Please put me down for 2 random spots

[icollectDCsports]

#s 44 and 217 if available. Otherwise random. Thanks

[tschock]

Please put me down for 2 random slots. Thank you!

[kailes2872]

2 Random for me
Thanks

[Econteachert205]

Put me down for any 2! Yay!

[sam majors]

I'll take 2. #192 and #234 if available. If not, random is fine. Thanks, Sam Majors

[Shoebox]

I will take 113 and 213 if the are still open. If either or both is full place me in a random spot. Thank you!

[PM770]

I'll take 2 random spots. Thanks.

[jimivintage]

Put me down for spots #8 and #23 please. Thanks!

Jimi

[jim]

I would like spots 39 and 93 if available. if not, any two spots will do. thanks,
jim

[GehrigFan]

What the heck. Even though I just completed a 1954 Topps set, its too fun not to do. I'll take 2 spots.

[roce4e52]

I will take 2 spots, anywhere. Thanks!!
Bill D.

[tonyo]

I will take spots 99 and 214

Thanks for doing this!

[Mdmtx]

I am in for two random spots

[shernan30]

I'm in for 2 spots (#31 and #28 if available)

[peterb69]

2 spots please, random OK

[Danny Smith]

2 random please

[bigfanNY]

I am in for 2 spots please

[bunst]

I will take 2 random spots please. Thank you!

[effe]

I'm in for 2. Spots 125 and 225 please.

[Republicaninmass]

2 if available!


Edited: 28 if available, if not randoms

[peterose4hof]

Two random spots please. Thanks!

[TistaT202]

I will take spots 5 and 55 if available...if not then random is fine.

thanks
Mike

[mattsey9]

What the heck. Even though I just completed a 1954 Topps set, its too fun not to do. I'll take 2 spots.

Same here. Spots 9 and 16 please.

[rsdill2]

Sounds fun. Put me down for 2 random spots, thanks.

[ATP]

I will take two spots as well.
Jeff

[Harford20]

I will take two spots. #20 if available and one random.
Thanks all
Dave

[BicycleSpokes]

I am in for 2 spots. Random is fine.

[pawpawdiv9]

I like to take #30 & #77 please

[brob28]

I'll take #36 and #151 or random if unavailable.

Thanks for setting this up should be tons of fun!

[cardsfan73]

2 random spots please!

Thanks,
Scott

[parkerj33]

count me in for two spots, spot #3 and a random...thanks for doing this!

[Beatles Guy]

Put me down for #34 and #51 please.

[frankbmd]

I'll take #47 and #58.

[edjs]

Spots 2 and 12 please.

Ed

[Tim Fritz]

I'll take spots 100 and 200 or random if those are now filled.

[RGold]

Spots 22 and 45, please.

[swarmee]

As Ernie Banks would say, "Let's play two!" Somewhere in the 200s please.

[darkhorse9]

Two random spots for me please.

[Mountaineer1999]

...

[jdeptula]

I'll take 26 and 150

Edit: typo 151 is taken

[nebboy]

I'll take 2 please - any numbers are fine - thanks

[campyfan39]

2 spots for me please.
Thanks for doing this it is very cool!

[Rich Klein]

In for 2 random spots

Rich

[markf31]

2 random spots! Please and thank you!

[bluespruce]

I'm in for two random spots also - thanks for doing this!

[gregr2]

I'm in for 2 random spots.

[slipk1068]

I will take 2 random spots please

[texmrsport]

I'll take 2 spots #203 #204. Thanks.

[brewing]

I'm in for 2 random slots.

Brent Ingr@m

[Roofman4]

Count me in for 2 spots.

Spots 71 & 218 please.
Thanks

[tribefan]

I'll take 2- 29 if available and a random spot (or 2 if 29 is gone)

[bnorth]

I will take 2 random spots.

[Nappy1525]

I'll take spot 24 and 85. If not there I'll take 2 random

[tcornett]

Sounds like a fun time. I will take 2 random spots

Tim

[gavvy]

I'll take 249 and 250 or random if unavailable

[Jacker_ Cracks]

I'll take 66 and 98 if available. thanks

[h2oya311]

sounds fun! Please put me in for two spots as well!

I want #17 and you can do a random number for my second one!

Thanks! Derek

[cincyredlegs]

I will take two random spots.

Thanks,

Mark

[deucetwins]

2 Spots. Random. Thanks.

[JollyElm]

Please put me down for two random slots.

--elm

[jbl79]

I'll take 2 spots.

#1 and random. If unavailable...both random spots are fine.

Jerry

[t206fix]

I will take two random spots please.

thanks,

Tony

[obcbobd]

Two spots #250 and random or both random

thanks

Bob

[brightair]

2 random spots please.
Richard D
brightair

[Sleepy]

I'll take two random spots please.

Thanks,

Dave

[jbsports33]

I will take #s 68 and 90 if available. Otherwise random is fine

Thanks Jimmy

[autocentral]

Everything is up to date on the thread. Please make sure you got two spots just in case I missed you for whatever reason but Im pretty sure I got everyone.

85 Spots remain!

-Nick

[GoldenAge50s]

#46 & #140 please!

[ZenPop]

I'll go for two slots... #49... and #10... THANKS!

Cheers!

[johnmh71]

I'll take two random.

[BeauUSC]

Please put me down for 2: 48 & 62

[Louieman]

Looks like you guys won't have too much trouble filling up all 250! Hey Nick/Leon, assuming after 3 days that there are still spots remaining, how will it be determined who gets those remaining spots?

[autocentral]

Looks like you guys won't have too much trouble filling up all 250! Hey Nick/Leon, assuming after 3 days that there are still spots remaining, how will it be determined who gets those remaining spots?

It would work on a first come first serve basis. So those that post once that 3 day period is up can claim spots if any are left.

Thanks,
-Nick

[curtis-cards]

I'm for 2. Thanks!

[Luke]

In for 2 random spots!

[LKeeler]

In for two random spots too, please.

[granite75]

Two random

[Dave1943]

Please put me down for 2 numbers. Would like the 2 lowest remaining at the end of the 2 day waiting period.

Dave

[Buythatcard]

Hi,

Put me in for 2.

#65 & 212

Thank You!

[autocentral]

Please put me down for 2 numbers. Would like the 2 lowest remaining at the end of the 2 day waiting period.

Dave

You will have to reserve those spots after the limit period is over with another post.

Thanks for joining,
Nick

[HalChaseCollector]

I'll take 2 spots anywhere. Thanks!


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[jasonc]

I am in for two random spots.

Thanks

[Tabe]

I'll take a spot. Random.

[callou2131]

Ill take two. Never done a break before. Random is fine

[Eric72]

I will take two random slots. Thanks for doing this.

[MinnieMannyMookie1]

Put me down for one (1) at slot No. 102.

[familytoad]

Nick, please assign me two random slots.

Thanks for your work on this. I am looking forward to a fun break, regardless of the Arnie Portocarrera or Bud Podbielan cards that I'll likely end up with :p

[soccersaver97]

Put me down for one please!

[Vintageloz]

I will take two please!

[Seattle799]

I will take two random spots. Thanks!

[111gecko]

I will take 2 random spots.
Thanks, Gary

[refz]

Put me in for 1 thanks

[Eric72]

Please confirm that 10:35 a.m. EDT, this coming Friday, is when additional slots may be purchased.

Sorry to waste my 1,000th post being a rules lawyer. Just want to make sure I have everything right.

Best regards,

Eric

[autocentral]

Please confirm that 10:35 a.m. EDT, this coming Friday, is when additional slots may be purchased.

Sorry to waste my 1,000th post being a rules lawyer. Just want to make sure I have everything right.

Best regards,

Eric

Confirmed. Thanks for posting this.

-Nick

[steve_a]

2 please

[swarmee]

By my count, there are 45 left (43 after Steve A?) so having additional slots available in two days may be a moot point.

[Drew6]

I'd like 2 as well: If available #'s 116 & 136 if not any with a # 6 is fine. Thanks, Drew

[ksabet]

I will take 2 random spots if I can? Thanks



Kiya

[TexasDan]

I will take 2 random spots.

[zachtruitt]

2 random spots for me please! thanks!

[cockrellcollection]

I will take #108 and #142. Thanks!

[cliftons8]

I will take #104 and #123 if still available
Thanks,
Mike

[geor952]

I will take two random spots. Thanks a lot, should be fun!

[Wynn0013]

I will take two spots, #137 and #183 preferred.

If one or both of these are taken please give me a random number or numbers that are non-consecutive.

thanks!

[iowadoc77]

I will take 2 random. Thanks

[Hot Springs Bathers]

I will take two spots!

[buymycards]

Please put me down for 2 random spots. Thank you.

[benkenobi13]

I will take 2 random spots if still available.

[vorthian]

I will take #224 and #233 if available; otherwise, random.

[jburl]

I would like two please. Random is fine

[71buc]

I'm in and will take #210 and #129 if available otherwise two random slots will do.

Thanks

[EGreenwood]

I'll take two random spots. Thank you,

[Wildfireschulte]

I'll take two - thanks

[Nashvol]

Any two random spots will do. Thanks, Skip

[autocentral]

Only 7 Spots Remain!

Wow! I'd really like to thank everyone who joined. Can't believe this might fill in less than a day of being posted. It really shows how great our vintage community is.

-Nick

[Wite3]

I will take two random spots if any are left.

Joshua

[autocentral]

I'm calling it a night. Will check back in the morning.

Thanks,
-Nick

[25801wv]

Put me down for 2

Thanks

Eugene

[bobbvc]

I'll take 2 if available

[Brian B@rry]

Did I squeeze in on time. Two for me if I did. Thanks.

[ZenPop]

Did I squeeze in on time. Two for me if I did. Thanks.

Ha... I think there's only one left, Brian... looks like you got it.

That should be it... This is such a cool thing!

Thanks so much for putting this together, gang!

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

I asked to be in on the earlier thread but looks like I missed out. If there's any drops let me know. thanks!

Ha... I think there's only one left, Brian... looks like you got it.

That should be it... This is such a cool thing!

Thanks so much for putting this together, gang!

[ibuysportsephemera]

Hey Guys, I was away for the day but posted in the other thread that I wanted 2 spots. I was on earlier but I must have missed the thread because I am on my ipad. I guess I am out of luck?

Jeff

[swarmee]

I will let AJJohnsonSoxFan and SportsEphemera each take a slot away from me. Therefore, they're in. I'm out.

Correction: I am still in for two based on the official rules. Sportsephemera guy can PM me if he wants to discuss a slot.
John

[markf31]

Now just anxiously awaiting the announcement of the date and time for the break.

[drmondobueno]

Went to the beach for the first time in 8 years and look what I missed! Good luck everybody!

[bobbyw8469]

WOW! What a rousing success! Good luck to whomever pulls card #128! I heard he is a good one!

[stlcardsfan]

Darn the luck, I missed it. Didn't do enough cyber slacking yesterday.....

[autocentral]

Guys there is one spot left which will go to ajjohnsonsoxfan.

-Nick

[autocentral]

I will let AJJohnsonSoxFan and SportsEphemera each take a slot away from me. Therefore, they're in. I'm out.

PM Sent.

-Nick

[autocentral]

I will post later tonight. Probably at about 8:00PM how payments will work.


I have also started a reserve list just in case there are people who don't pay.

-Nick

[Leon]

I will post later tonight. Probably at about 8:00PM how payments will work.


I have also started a reserve list just in case there are people who don't pay.

-Nick

If anyone doesn't pay, or pays slow, they won't be able to play again and they will get bonked over the head with a wet noodle. That'll do 'em.

Thanks again for doing this Nick. It looks like the set picked did ok.

[ksabet]

BTW Nick, Thanks for putting this together and doing what seems like a massive amount of work. This is really cool.

[the 'stache]

Great, so people that expressed definite interest in the first thread are getting shut out of participating.

I must say this was handled rather poorly.

When the person handling the group break (Nick) says something is going to be done, people are taking them at their word (especially since he has supposedly done this sort of thing several times before), and depending on them following through on what they have said they would do. Not everybody can afford to keep the forum up all day.

Just a couple of updates!

-Leon will also be sending an email blast once the official thread is posted

Thanks,
Nick

Once the sign up thread was posted, Nick, it was your responsibility to make sure that the e-mail you told us would go out...goes out. Some of us work overnights and sleep during the day. Some of us have jobs where we cannot keep Net 54 up all day. And yet other people are unable to keep the forum up all day for different reasons. I made a point of clearly stating on the first discussion that I spend much of the day sleeping because of my disability. The prescription drugs I take every day knock me out, but if I knew when to be here, I would not miss the signup. I keep my phone right next to my bed, and whenever I receive a notification from the forum, I have a very loud ring tone that goes off. My phone was setup to receive this email that never came. Imagine my surprise when I came home from a doctor's appointment to see that the thread had not only gone up, but all the slots were filled.

We were also told there would be a thread explaining in detail how this was going to work. In every other group break I have ever participated in, including the few I have run myself, information was provided, including an exact time when the sign up sheet would be posted. People knew well in advance what was expected of them, and when they needed to be on the forum to sign up. It's like fantasy baseball or football. You want to participate? Fine. Here is how many people we need in our league. Here is the date when we must have the league filled. Here is the exact date and time of the draft. Never before have I seen a group break where it was said "well, when it happens depends on something else, in this case, when the set gets in. It might be tomorrow". Those cards weren't perishable items. You knew you'd have them in within the next few days. What should have happened is this. Once the cards were received, a post should have been made stating "the group break signup sheet will be posted at this time on this day". You should have given people a definitive time when the sign up was going to start. Randomly throwing it up at 9:30 in the morning rewarded those who happened to be online at the time, and completely excluded anybody else who wasn't looking for the thread.

Lastly, in a group break where there are only 250 slots to start with, why are you allowing people to sign up for more than one slot to begin with? The first thread about the possibility of a group break being done has 7,000 views. Did you really think you were going to have a hard time selling 250 slots at $13 or $14 each when there were going to be graded Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Al Kaline rookies as part of the draw, not to mention two Ted Williams, and a plethora of other really nice cards? You have people here dropping thousands of dollars on rare 100 year old cards every day. If you didn't fill all 250 slots, then you could have opened it up to people buying more slots on a first come, first serve basis. You see, that's something that should have been included in the thread explaining how everything was going to be handled. But that never happened, either.

If there is a next time, please ...pretty please with sugar on top, don't tell people that something is going to happen if you can't guarantee it will. Don't tell people an email will be going out to tell them "hey, you have to sign up now", because when it doesn't happen, a whole lot of people who were really excited about participating (and who stated as such in the initial discussion) get left out. And make sure that the date and time of when the sign up sheet will be available is posted well in advance. Delaying the break an extra day or two to make sure your bases were covered wouldn't have harmed anything. nobody would have been mad if you'd taken more time. Because what we ended up with is something that feels very thrown together at the last minute, and a lot of people are being very disappointed.

[cubsfan-budman]

I guess I could be proven wrong about some small detail, but in the "other" thread, he said he'd be posting a sign up list on Tuesday. I thought it was handled pretty well.

Can't please everyone.

[Leerob538]

Please put me on a reserve list for two slots jut in case.

Thanks , Lee

[Paul S]

I'm not even participating since I already own all the key cards, yet I knew what was happening every step of the way (both threads).

[markf31]

I can understand your disappointment Bill, I would be disappointed if I missed out as you did as well don't get me wrong.

But a quick look at your board activity from yesterday shows you actually posted 3 replies on other threads yesterday at 1:55pm, 3:55pm and 10:03pm all before the final spots in the pool were all taken up at 12:31am this morning. Seems at a cursory glance that you were active on the board when slots were still available.

[wolf441]

Thanks Nick and Leon, I think things were run very smoothly!!

[campyfan39]

Thank you so much Nick and Leon.
I hope you will do this again.

[BicycleSpokes]

Yes indeed. Thank you Nick and Leon for fronting the $ and for dedicating your time. Much appreciated!

[frankbmd]

Great, so people that expressed definite interest in the first thread are getting shut out of participating.

I must say this was handled rather poorly.

When the person handling the group break (Nick) says something is going to be done, people are taking them at their word (especially since he has supposedly done this sort of thing several times before), and depending on them following through on what they have said they would do. Not everybody can afford to keep the forum up all day.



Once the sign up thread was posted, Nick, it was your responsibility to make sure that the e-mail you told us would go out...goes out. Some of us work overnights and sleep during the day. Some of us have jobs where we cannot keep Net 54 up all day. And yet other people are unable to keep the forum up all day for different reasons. I made a point of clearly stating on the first discussion that I spend much of the day sleeping because of my disability. The prescription drugs I take every day knock me out, but if I knew when to be here, I would not miss the signup. I keep my phone right next to my bed, and whenever I receive a notification from the forum, I have a very loud ring tone that goes off. My phone was setup to receive this email that never came. Imagine my surprise when I came home from a doctor's appointment to see that the thread had not only gone up, but all the slots were filled.

We were also told there would be a thread explaining in detail how this was going to work. In every other group break I have ever participated in, including the few I have run myself, information was provided, including an exact time when the sign up sheet would be posted. People knew well in advance what was expected of them, and when they needed to be on the forum to sign up. It's like fantasy baseball or football. You want to participate? Fine. Here is how many people we need in our league. Here is the date when we must have the league filled. Here is the exact date and time of the draft. Never before have I seen a group break where it was said "well, when it happens depends on something else, in this case, when the set gets in. It might be tomorrow". Those cards weren't perishable items. You knew you'd have them in within the next few days. What should have happened is this. Once the cards were received, a post should have been made stating "the group break signup sheet will be posted at this time on this day". You should have given people a definitive time when the sign up was going to start. Randomly throwing it up at 9:30 in the morning rewarded those who happened to be online at the time, and completely excluded anybody else who wasn't looking for the thread.

Lastly, in a group break where there are only 250 slots to start with, why are you allowing people to sign up for more than one slot to begin with? The first thread about the possibility of a group break being done has 7,000 views. Did you really think you were going to have a hard time selling 250 slots at $13 or $14 each when there were going to be graded Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Al Kaline rookies as part of the draw, not to mention two Ted Williams, and a plethora of other really nice cards? You have people here dropping thousands of dollars on rare 100 year old cards every day. If you didn't fill all 250 slots, then you could have opened it up to people buying more slots on a first come, first serve basis. You see, that's something that should have been included in the thread explaining how everything was going to be handled. But that never happened, either.

If there is a next time, please ...pretty please with sugar on top, don't tell people that something is going to happen if you can't guarantee it will. Don't tell people an email will be going out to tell them "hey, you have to sign up now", because when it doesn't happen, a whole lot of people who were really excited about participating (and who stated as such in the initial discussion) get left out. And make sure that the date and time of when the sign up sheet will be available is posted well in advance. Delaying the break an extra day or two to make sure your bases were covered wouldn't have harmed anything. nobody would have been mad if you'd taken more time. Because what we ended up with is something that feels very thrown together at the last minute, and a lot of people are being very disappointed.

Good Lord, Bill

You just saved $25. Congrats.

[Leon]

From my perspective this whole thread and Group Break was handled 100% perfectly by Nick. Not 99% but 100%. I can't imagine it being done any better. For the few folks that didn't get in, my sincere apologies and if you so desire, there will be another group break in the not distant future you will be invited to. I would suggest that whomever wants in be on the board when Nick said he will post the thread. Great job Nick!!

[blackandgold]

From my perspective this whole thread and Group Break was handled 100% perfectly by Nick. Not 99% but 100%. I can't imagine it being done any better. For the few folks that didn't get in, my sincere apologies and if you so desire, there will be another group break in the not distant future you will be invited to. I would suggest that whomever wants in be on the board when Nick said he will post the thread. Great job Nick!!

+1

[Leon]

I want to add a bit more response for Bill (hi Bill). At the start we were going to allow 3 slots each, on first acquisition. Then the idea for 2 was mentioned and we went that route. I was the one that made that decision, with Nick too, but it was my ultimate decision so it is my bad. I had my doubts about even selling all of the slots, period, let alone how fast we did it. This was a learning experience and still is an ongoing one. We will fine tune as we go and my guess is the next Vintage Group Break will be even better. But I think Nick really put in some good effort and covered as many bases (pun intended) as possible, but maybe not :). I will take the hit on those issues, please don't blame Nick. I do see your points though, and as a small token of my appreciation for your participation on the board, want to offer you one of the new T shirts for free. I will post a thread later today, probably soon, about those and then you can PM me your color and size preference and address and I will get one right out for you. Once again, my apologies....I am blown away how fast we sold out. As I said at the start, these kind of things really don't do it for me....again, I am odd man out. :)

[cubsfan-budman]

There are cheaper ways to procure 2 1954 topps commons :)

[granite75]

I'll give up one of my spots to Bill. I don't tend to be lucky anyway.

You pick, #10 or #132

[Econteachert205]

This seemed pretty smooth and straight forward from my perspective.

[Northviewcats]

If there are any slots still available I will take 2. Sorry. didn't scroll down far enough to see that it was sold out. I will participate next time.


Thanks,

Joe

[autocentral]

Paypal Payment Info:
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[bbcard1]

I will be in next time. Sorry I missed this one. Sounds fun.

[mattsey9]

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[mattsey9]

From my perspective this whole thread and Group Break was handled 100% perfectly by Nick. Not 99% but 100%. I can't imagine it being done any better. For the few folks that didn't get in, my sincere apologies and if you so desire, there will be another group break in the not distant future you will be invited to. I would suggest that whomever wants in be on the board when Nick said he will post the thread. Great job Nick!!

Agreed wholeheartedly. Thanks to Nick & Leon for putting this together. Can't wait to watch the break, and the future breaks to come.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

I got the same error message on paypal.

[the 'stache]

I guess I could be proven wrong about some small detail, but in the "other" thread, he said he'd be posting a sign up list on Tuesday. I thought it was handled pretty well.

Can't please everyone.

Actually, yes, you can please everyone by providing concise instructions where there is no ambiguity about how the break is going to be run, and when the sign up for that break is going to happen. I am absolutely shocked that somebody who has supposedly run group breaks several times before so poorly communicated when the sign up was going to happen.

Once he knew the set was coming in Tuesday, he should have immediately posted a time for the sign up sheet. If it had been Thursday, or Friday, or Saturday when more people would be off from work, and thereby able to participate in the sign up, nobody would have had a problem. If it were me, I'd have posted "the set is coming in today. Finalized instruction and/or rules will be posted for public consumption tomorrow at 5 pm. The signup sheet will be posted at 2pm Saturday, eastern time. 1 slot per person until either all the slots are filled, or until all the interested parties have had a chance to get their one slot. If there are remaining slots, we will hold until 3 pm to make sure that any stragglers have had their opportunity to get in, and then take offers for additional slots. One additional slot maximum in this second round."

Easy. No interpretation necessary. Instructions a child could understand.

But that didn't happen.

We were told that a thread with the finalized instructions would be posted Tuesday:

There will be a thread tomorrow explaining everything but the the summary is there will be 250 spots sold, one for each card in the set. Then there will be a random pick and each person gets their cards for each slot they bought. Sort of like a lottery where everyone gets something. Some cards will be real nice for the price, no doubt.

Additionally, we were told that we would receive notification of when the signup sheet had gone live:


-Leon will also be sending an email blast once the official thread is posted
Nick

But there was no instruction thread prior to the sign up sheet. There was no email alerting us that the sign up sheet had gone up. So even though on Saturday September 13th, a full three days before the signup sheet went up, I gave notification that I was definitely participating...

I am absolutely in.

Leon, will you be able to shoot an email to everybody when it's time to sign up? I don't want to oversleep and miss anything, but if I know when to be here and sign up an official something or other, and send in my money, I will set multiple alarms to rouse my body from its supine position. :D

I would also like to know if we can buy lots for other people, too.

Oh, and of course, a big thank you to Leon, Nick, for setting this really fun idea up. Thanks also to Sterling for handling the auction.

I am very much looking forward to this!

Even though I'd addressed my concerns that I would miss the sign up sheet, and had been told specifically that that would not happen because yes, the email I'd inquired about WILL in fact be going out, I am still out.

I can understand your disappointment Bill, I would be disappointed if I missed out as you did as well don't get me wrong.

But a quick look at your board activity from yesterday shows you actually posted 3 replies on other threads yesterday at 1:55pm, 3:55pm and 10:03pm all before the final spots in the pool were all taken up at 12:31am this morning. Seems at a cursory glance that you were active on the board when slots were still available.

Yes, I did jump on the forum a few times yesterday. Once to post a requested statistical analysis of a player that I'd worked on all night, the other two times to ask for suggestions about handling a non paying buyer, as it was the first item I'd ever sold on EBay. Then I went to bed, and didn't wake up until almost 9 pm. I wasn't manically checking the forum every time I logged on to post something, looking for any sign up sheet. Why? Because I was told specifically I didn't have to.

I'm not even participating since I already own all the key cards, yet I knew what was happening every step of the way (both threads).

Congratulations. You are in the minority. Because judging by the posts of the people who were not able to sign up, even though they, too, had expressed they were in, you are one of the lucky ones.

From my perspective this whole thread and Group Break was handled 100% perfectly by Nick. Not 99% but 100%. I can't imagine it being done any better. For the few folks that didn't get in, my sincere apologies and if you so desire, there will be another group break in the not distant future you will be invited to. I would suggest that whomever wants in be on the board when Nick said he will post the thread. Great job Nick!!

No, it wasn't handled perfectly, or anywhere near perfectly, because multiple people in this thread, people who had previously stated they were in, did not end up getting to participate.

The only area where I understand there being any confusion was the number of people signing up. As a group break had not been done on Net 54 before (to my knowledge), there is no way you could have ultimately known how many people would be buying spots. But in that circumstance, it would have been prudent to start with one slot maximum per person, making sure that everybody who wanted to participate had the opportunity to do so, up to 250 people. If there were slots left over, selling those additional slots wouldn't have taken long at all. The 250 slots didn't need to be filled on Tuesday. What harm would there have been if an additional day were required to fill the slots? None. But by allowing people to sign up for two slots, a whole lot of people now do not get to participate. And quite frankly, why the people who had stated definitely they were in had to sign a second shot is puzzling to me. You had early indications of not interest, but commitment. The sign up sheet should have been for 250 - the number of people who had already committed to buy. When the discussion was begun, you didn't know for sure if that kind of group break were possible, if there would be enough enthusiasm for it. Those people who signed on early made this possible, and many of them got nothing to show for it.

I know you are saying this was a learning experience, and a lot of these edges will be smoothed out in future breaks. But there didn't have to be any rough edges at all. The only variable should have been the number of slots that you could fill, and that was only a matter of letting the sheet stay up one day or two. Everything else should have been straight forward.

Good Lord, Bill

You just saved $25. Congrats.

You missed the point. Congrats.

If you don't know why somebody is upset, Frank, it's best not to say anything at all. Because quite honestly, belittling me is uncalled for, and it is not appreciated.

[RobertGT]

Great, so people that expressed definite interest in the first thread are getting shut out of participating.

I must say this was handled rather poorly.

When the person handling the group break (Nick) says something is going to be done, people are taking them at their word (especially since he has supposedly done this sort of thing several times before), and depending on them following through on what they have said they would do. Not everybody can afford to keep the forum up all day.



Once the sign up thread was posted, Nick, it was your responsibility to make sure that the e-mail you told us would go out...goes out. Some of us work overnights and sleep during the day. Some of us have jobs where we cannot keep Net 54 up all day. And yet other people are unable to keep the forum up all day for different reasons. I made a point of clearly stating on the first discussion that I spend much of the day sleeping because of my disability. The prescription drugs I take every day knock me out, but if I knew when to be here, I would not miss the signup. I keep my phone right next to my bed, and whenever I receive a notification from the forum, I have a very loud ring tone that goes off. My phone was setup to receive this email that never came. Imagine my surprise when I came home from a doctor's appointment to see that the thread had not only gone up, but all the slots were filled.

We were also told there would be a thread explaining in detail how this was going to work. In every other group break I have ever participated in, including the few I have run myself, information was provided, including an exact time when the sign up sheet would be posted. People knew well in advance what was expected of them, and when they needed to be on the forum to sign up. It's like fantasy baseball or football. You want to participate? Fine. Here is how many people we need in our league. Here is the date when we must have the league filled. Here is the exact date and time of the draft. Never before have I seen a group break where it was said "well, when it happens depends on something else, in this case, when the set gets in. It might be tomorrow". Those cards weren't perishable items. You knew you'd have them in within the next few days. What should have happened is this. Once the cards were received, a post should have been made stating "the group break signup sheet will be posted at this time on this day". You should have given people a definitive time when the sign up was going to start. Randomly throwing it up at 9:30 in the morning rewarded those who happened to be online at the time, and completely excluded anybody else who wasn't looking for the thread.

Lastly, in a group break where there are only 250 slots to start with, why are you allowing people to sign up for more than one slot to begin with? The first thread about the possibility of a group break being done has 7,000 views. Did you really think you were going to have a hard time selling 250 slots at $13 or $14 each when there were going to be graded Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Al Kaline rookies as part of the draw, not to mention two Ted Williams, and a plethora of other really nice cards? You have people here dropping thousands of dollars on rare 100 year old cards every day. If you didn't fill all 250 slots, then you could have opened it up to people buying more slots on a first come, first serve basis. You see, that's something that should have been included in the thread explaining how everything was going to be handled. But that never happened, either.

If there is a next time, please ...pretty please with sugar on top, don't tell people that something is going to happen if you can't guarantee it will. Don't tell people an email will be going out to tell them "hey, you have to sign up now", because when it doesn't happen, a whole lot of people who were really excited about participating (and who stated as such in the initial discussion) get left out. And make sure that the date and time of when the sign up sheet will be available is posted well in advance. Delaying the break an extra day or two to make sure your bases were covered wouldn't have harmed anything. nobody would have been mad if you'd taken more time. Because what we ended up with is something that feels very thrown together at the last minute, and a lot of people are being very disappointed.

I'm just amazed that someone would set up a ringtone next to his bed for a Net54 54 Topps set break. There is a whole beautiful world out there - you might want to explore it a little more.

I like 54 Topps too, but you have about 1 million to choose from at any given moment, and for a lot less than $13 for (likely) a VG common.

[the 'stache]

For the few folks that didn't get in, my sincere apologies and if you so desire, there will be another group break in the not distant future you will be invited to. I would suggest that whomever wants in be on the board when Nick said he will post the thread. Great job Nick!!

Or, maybe he could just simplify the whole process by giving us a time when we should be here to sign up?

[Leon]

Or, maybe he could just simplify the whole process by giving us a time when we should be here to sign up?

So does that mean you do or don't want a T shirt? :)

and furthermore on one other issue; we were going to send an email out to generate interest. Again, this was a miscalculation on my part (and Nick didn't think it would sell out this fast either)..... We thought there would be a second round and then some. So when they sold like hot cakes in the south, we didn't need to send an email. I was figuring in 2-3 days we would send the email and go from there....

[wolf441]

not[/B] appreciated.







I don't think Frank was trying to belittle you. You can have my two slots if you want them. I just paid for #41 and #141, but if you want 'em, they are all yours. Just cheer up and stop with the theatrics.

In the grand scheme of things, getting shut out of one set break isn't a big deal and I think Nick put in a hell of a lot of work to pull this off (including updating slots for about 12 hours straight on the board yesterday).

[BicycleSpokes]

Nick, I just sent payment, via paypal goods, without problem. Look forward to the drawing! Thanks again, this is fun! -David


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[pawpawdiv9]

Nick, i also just sent payment for my 2 slots #30 & #77

You sent a payment for $24.00 USD to Nicholas Cepero.

[blackandgold]

Just sent payment for #27 & #157

Thanks !

[jbl79]

Just sent payment for spot #1 and #18

Thank you!

[VoodooChild]

Paypal Goods payment sent for slots #42 and 197.

Thanks again

[bn2cardz]

Ok this may be a stupid question, but I no longer can find how to send a payment as "goods" the top only shows "send money to a friend".

So how do I make sure the money is sent as a "goods and service" payment?

[icollectDCsports]

Ok this may be a stupid question, but I no longer can find how to send a payment as "goods" the top only shows "send money to a friend".

So how do I make sure the money is sent as a "goods and service" payment?

I think you can get there by clicking on "send and request" at the top.

[pawpawdiv9]

Ok this may be a stupid question, but I no longer can find how to send a payment as "goods" the top only shows "send money to a friend".

So how do I make sure the money is sent as a "goods and service" payment?

I actually found this myself, since i rarely send payments, so i just clicked it as well..probably sendt as F/F .Afterwards i found by clicking the SEND & REQUEST

[icollectDCsports]

I have paid for my two. Thanks for doing this for us.

[the 'stache]

I'm just amazed that someone would set up a ringtone next to his bed for a Net54 54 Topps set break. There is a whole beautiful world out there - you might want to explore it a little more.

I like 54 Topps too, but you have about 1 million to choose from at any given moment, and for a lot less than $13 for (likely) a VG common.

I would love nothing more than to be able to go out and see the beautiful world out there. Believe you me.

Yes, my phone is setup to provide a tone when I receive an email. I made one for the forum. I didn't want to miss the break. It offered me a rare chance to actually do something fun with the other members of the forum, since I can't go to the National, or local shows when they're done.

[bn2cardz]

I think you can get there by clicking on "send and request" at the top.

I actually found this myself, since i rarely send payments, so i just clicked it as well..probably sendt as F/F .Afterwards i found by clicking the SEND & REQUEST

Thanks my head was processing that as "Send A Request" and kept skimming right over it (I did suffer a concussion playing softball last night so I will just blame that. haha).

[granite75]

10 and 132 paid

[Shoebox]

Payment sent.

[the 'stache]

Nick, I'm sorry for the negativity on my part, and I apologize to my fellow forum members, too. Nick, you took on a heck of a task, and trying to make all these guys happy may not be hard, but when you throw me into the equation, well, I can be like 10 old hens all by myself sometimes. Thank you for doing this. Ultimately, I could have looked on the main forum. I just didn't think I needed to. Oh well. There will be other breaks, and I will make doubly sure not to miss that one.

Good luck to everybody.

[Econteachert205]

Paid for spots via pp goods. Thanks again... Come on teddy ball game

[bobbyw8469]

payment sent

[brob28]

Payment sent. Nick & Leon, thank you for taking this on. Maybe this could lead to a live set break at the National dinner someday.

[t206fix]

Thanks Nick & Leon! $$$ just sent - Dreaming of Aaron & Kaline:D

[campyfan39]

70 and 240 paid!
When is the break and just how does one get on this "reserve" list?
Thanks again!
Chris

[Louieman]

Payment sent, thanks!
Louieman
#15 and #115

[granite75]

nevermind

[moeson]

I have paid for my two spots. Thanks again for doing this!

[peterose4hof]

Paid. Good luck everyone!

[Roofman4]

Payment Sent. Thanks!

[ibuysportsephemera]

First let me say that I was not complaining...I was just upset that I missed the sign up. Like Bill, I thought that by posting in the other thread we would have had our spots held for us. I was on the road from 7 AM until early evening for business. I have emailed John (swarmee) to see if a spot is still available (thanks John for the offer)....if not all the best to everyone and I will participate in the next one.

Jeff

[obcbobd]

Dear Robert Donaldson,

You sent a payment for $24.00 USD to Nicholas Cepero.

I paid by send money to a friend. Sorry if I messed up!

[Leon]

Dear Robert Donaldson,

You sent a payment for $24.00 USD to Nicholas Cepero.

I paid by send money to a friend. Sorry if I messed up!

It's ok Bob. We are all friends. We are asking folks to do a regular paypal payment. I appreciate Nick doing this the business way in this contest and accepting the regular Paypal fees (though technically members are paying the few cents each).

[callou2131]

You sent a payment
Transaction ID: 6XB59112Y4250841P
Dear thomas carter,

You sent a payment for $24.00 USD to Nicholas Cepero.

[JollyElm]

Payment sent. Thanks for doing this, Nick.

In regards to the 'stache guy, I will say that in the thread I twice pleaded for spots to be limited to one per person for a short period of time, thus allowing everyone to get a chance to participate. TWICE. It was pretty frickin' obvious to me that this thing would fill up very quickly, but my suggestions were simply ignored.

I'm happy to be a part of this break, but I can certainly understand why he's upset.

[mattsey9]

Payment sent #9 & 16.

[Nashvol]

Amount: $24.00 USD
Sent on: September 17, 2014
Message in your payment email: from Nashvol

Thanks Nick and Leon! Good luck all!

[Matvoo]

Good luck guys

[curtis-cards]

Payment sent. Thanks!

[johnmh71]

Payment sent for my two slots.

[sam majors]

Hell, it looks to me like people are paying for their spots faster than they did at signing up for them! That's always a good thing! Sam Majors

[gregr2]

Payment of $24.00 sent. Thanks

[sbfinley]

Payment sent. Never done a group break, but I've always considered joining on BO. Should be fun.

[kailes2872]

payment sent (I sent $25 - as I thought that it was $13 for the first and $12 for the additional - but I must have misunderstood.. more for the animal shelter)

[swarmee]

payment sent (I sent $25 - as I thought that it was $13 for the first and $12 for the additional - but I must have misunderstood.. more for the animal shelter)
Same here.

[brightair]

Payment sent, thanks Nick!

[ibuysportsephemera]

I am in thanks to Swarmee. Thanks John, I took #231 and paid you by paypal already. Much appreciated! Thanks to Nick and Leon for running this.

Jeff

[deucetwins]

Payment sent for #130 and #144. Thanks for all that you've done in administrating this.

[campyfan39]

Has it been said when this will happen?

[tuckr1]

$24 payment for spot 6 and 101!!!!

Good Luck Everyone

[autocentral]

Has it been said when this will happen?

We have not set up an exact date and time for the break yet. That will be decided once the break is completely paid for.

Thanks for the question,
-Nick

[jim]

hi Nick, paypal sent to pay for slots #39 and #93.
jim

[Scott6043]

Slot 103 & 164 paid

Thanks

Scott

[whitehse]

Crap....I am off the boards for a few days and missed this break. This is one break I would have been a part of.

If there is anyone who has to back out or does not pay I would be in for two spots.

[Tabe]

Nick, I'm sorry for the negativity on my part, and I apologize to my fellow forum members, too. Nick, you took on a heck of a task, and trying to make all these guys happy may not be hard, but when you throw me into the equation, well, I can be like 10 old hens all by myself sometimes. Thank you for doing this. Ultimately, I could have looked on the main forum. I just didn't think I needed to. Oh well. There will be other breaks, and I will make doubly sure not to miss that one.

Good luck to everybody.

Well done wit this post, sir.

I would add that I think your original criticisms were not without merit. I, too, was awaiting the email blast that never came and was surprised to see the break signup was already live.

Oh yeah, slot #76 (Tabe) now paid!

[ATP]

Spots 67 and 162 paid for.

[Paul S]

We have not set up an exact date and time for the break yet. That will be decided once the break is completely paid for.

Thanks for the question,
-Nick

Setting my ringtone right now:D

[GehrigFan]

$25 paid for two spots - GehrigFan. I don't have time to read 25 pages on this right now (!), but do we send our mailing address to anyone yet, after paying?

[Danny Smith]

Payment sent.

Paypal Payment Info:
ncepero@emory.edu

PLEASE PLEASE PAY VIA PAYPAL GOOD & ONLY INCLUDE YOUR NET54BASEBALL USERNAME ONLY

There is a 48 Hour Time Frame for the payment. Once that time frame is up your spots will be given to the waiting reserves.

[cubsfan-budman]

payment sent

[MikeGarcia]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1954BGSTOPPS_NEW.JPG



.....And , horrible thought , might the IRS may be at all interested in the future disposal of some of the cards from this set ( that were purchased for 13 dollars ) ?........ should we be careful to keep them for more than one calendar year or just declare any value above 13 dollars as gambling winnings in 2014 tax year ? Sorry to be a wet blanket but I believe in sharing fear and paranoia...

[jasonc]

My two spots have been paid for. Good luck all

[Peter_Spaeth]

Wow. As they say, no good deed goes unpunished.

[darkhorse9]

Payment sent for spots 64 and 138

[autocentral]

PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN SENDING PAYPAL GOODS TO INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS.

Thanks,
-Nick

[Brian B@rry]

After wrestling with my Pay Pal account and my wife's, I think I got the money through, although it may show as coming from Sheila Monahan.

By the way, if I win a card I already own, I will auction it on the B/S/T section with all proceeds to a charity of your choice.

Thanks again. I'm number 198 and 199.

[BlueSky]

Darn, missed getting a slot. Oh, well there's always next time.

When is the live drawing for this break?

I want to make sure I have enough beer and snacks for the show.

[autocentral]

Darn, missed getting a slot. Oh, well there's always next time.

When is the live drawing for this break?

I want to make sure I have enough beer and snacks for the show.

The live event is yet to be decided but will be determined soon.

Thanks,
-Nick

[ksabet]

Payment Sent!!

Sent to:
Nicholas Cepero (The recipient of this payment is Verified)
Email:
ncepero@emory.edu
Amount sent:
-$24.00 USD
Fee amount:
$0.00 USD
Net amount:
-$24.00 USD

Thanks again

Kiya Sabet

[sbfinley]

When you do the random will it just be a quick "here is the random and the results will posted" or will you go through the cards individually and announce the winner?

[Drew6]

Payment sent for spots 136 & 191- Thanks for organizing. Drew

[autocentral]

When you do the random will it just be a quick "here is the random and the results will posted" or will you go through the cards individually and announce the winner?

I will announce the cards on a card by card basis to make it more exciting.

-Nick

[jdeptula]

Payment sent on slots 26 and 150

Thanks,
Joe

[Texxxx]

Hmm, Gone for 2 days and missed out. Oh well maybe next time. :cool:

[sebie43]

Wow ,I missed out that fast.