1952 Topps Set Break by burlssports ~ Break Complete

[jburl]

Hey folks,

In honor of Easter, for every spot bought in the '52 Topps break today through tomorrow, I will give $5 to charity (choose from one of four below).

EDITED: offer extended through 4/22!

American Red Cross

Healing Hands International

National MS Society

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

What do you need to do? Buy a spot in the '52 Topps break, and put a note in under "Order Notes" during checkout. If you forget, shoot me an email. (Also, I'll email you confirmation of the donation after it's made.)

Refer-a-Friend Special

If you refer a friend to who buys into the '52 Topps break, have them note it in the "Order Notes" section, and I'll send you a coupon for $5 off a set break of your choice.

Any questions? Shoot me an email at burl@burlssports.com

Don't forget to grab your spot in the 1952 Topps break!

[Leon]

Good luck with the set break, Justin.

Originally Posted by jburl

Hey folks,

In honor of Easter, for every spot bought in the '52 Topps break today through tomorrow, I will give $5 to charity (choose from one of four below).

EDITED: offer extended through 4/22!

American Red Cross

Healing Hands International

National MS Society

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

What do you need to do? Buy a spot in the '52 Topps break, and put a note in under "Order Notes" during checkout. If you forget, shoot me an email. (Also, I'll email you confirmation of the donation after it's made.)

Refer-a-Friend Special

If you refer a friend to who buys into the '52 Topps break, have them note it in the "Order Notes" section, and I'll send you a coupon for $5 off a set break of your choice.

Any questions? Shoot me an email at burl@burlssports.com

Don't forget to grab your spot in the 1952 Topps break!

[swarmee]

Who won the free slot?
Surprised to see only 50 slots sold in the past week. Looks like there are bulk slot discounts on the website for those still interested in trying to win a Mantle, Mays, Robinson, Mathews, etc.

[jburl]

Originally Posted by Leon

Good luck with the set break, Justin.

Originally Posted by swarmee

Who won the free slot?
Surprised to see only 50 slots sold in the past week. Looks like there are bulk slot discounts on the website for those still interested in trying to win a Mantle, Mays, Robinson, Mathews, etc.

Thanks, guys! I'm a bit surprised, too. Multi-spot discounts are available (details in listing). I'd consider steeper discounts if you're looking at 50+ spots in an effort to sell them all.

Break is set for Sunday evening, though, even if I take the remaining spots myself.

Thanks to everyone who has bought in, and thank you for your patience.

Link to break

P.S. David Hubble won the free spot in the break!

[jburl]

Last chance to buy in to the 1952 Topps break! Under 50 spots left, and break is tonight at 9 PM CST. You can view it at this link.

[swarmee]

Looks like it's sold out now. Good luck to all who entered!

[jburl]

Thanks to everyone who bought in. All spots did sell out earlier today. The full results are posted here. http://burlssports.com/1952-topps-co...esults_4-2017/

Thanks again, and if you want to sign up to be on our email list for future breaks, you can do that here.

[Republicaninmass]

Got a high with one of three spots, could have been worse. Thanks again

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

I didn't realize how risky this is hahaha. Thanks god I got 2 highs with my 2 spots, but I saw people with 20 slots get nada. Definitely was a thrill, but I would have been tight with 2 commons for 160 haha

[oldjudge]

A few observations by someone who does not take part in these. I think people running these should be required to disclose their margin on the set. What looks like a good deal is probably anything but. Second, if you want to give to charity do it yourself. The guy running a break, or an eBay sale...., makes it seem like altruism on their part--it's just a way to get you to spend.

[bdk1976]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

A few observations by someone who does not take part in these. I think people running these should be required to disclose their margin on the set. What looks like a good deal is probably anything but. Second, if you want to give to charity do it yourself. The guy running a break, or an eBay sale...., makes it seem like altruism on their part--it's just a way to get you to spend.

This is the first one I've been in, but I've followed a couple of others.

Just out of curiosity, why should I care what his margin is? I'm going into this with the assumption- and even hope- that he's making a profit providing this service, or I'm guessing these breaks wouldn't continue. The cards available are fully disclosed, as is the price per slot. I can use the provided info to judge whether I find value in participating or not.

As far as the charity thing goes, that's actually a turn off for me- I donate to charities (one of which is coincidentally one of the choices he had), but I prefer to keep business and charitable contributions separate. Don't get me started on the stores that constantly ask/pressure you to donate at the register. Give me a $5 break on the price and I'll decide what to do with the savings on my own.

[MW1]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

A few observations by someone who does not take part in these. I think people running these should be required to disclose their margin on the set. What looks like a good deal is probably anything but. Second, if you want to give to charity do it yourself. The guy running a break, or an eBay sale...., makes it seem like altruism on their part--it's just a way to get you to spend.

I still maintain that it's an illegal form of gambling for the simple, straightforward reason that money is spent with the expectation of winning something of greater value. In this case, it would be classified as a lottery. Unless the person in charge of the "set break" runs a casino with the proper licensing, is in charge of a legal state-run lottery, or operates as an NPO, there are clear federal and state laws prohibiting this type of "action."

Edited to add: Leon, if I were you, I would stop hosting advertising and promotion of these events...for legal reasons.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

I didn't realize how risky this is hahaha. Thanks god I got 2 highs with my 2 spots, but I saw people with 20 slots get nada. Definitely was a thrill, but I would have been tight with 2 commons for 160 haha

Did you hit the campanella?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Did you hit the campanella?

Yes thankfully!