Dominion Break Part II

I have listed my second box of Dominion on 643boxbreaks.com!

SN:93801797

After the popularity of the last box, I had to revisit the set!

I listed it last night and AFTER I listed the set, I remembered that I was going to try out a new promo. I picked up some 10-11 RC's of the more popular rookies. I am numbering 6 of the RC's I have and during the break, I am going to roll a single die. Whatever  number comes up, I am going to give away that RC!

This Break's RC's include:
#1 - 10-11 OPC Retro Rainbow Jeff Skinner
#2 - 10-11 OPC P.K. Subban
#3 - 10-11 Pinnacle Nino Niederreiter
#4 - 10-11 UD YG Jamie Arniel
#5 - 10-11 UD Victory Sergei Bobrovsky
#6 - TBD

There are a lot of improvements happening to the 643boxbreaks.com site as well as how us as breakers perform our breaks. We want to provide the best service as well as the most enjoyable service. We aren't a business so we don't want to make it seem like we are out to make money.

If at any time you have any questions or suggestions on how we do things or how we can improve, or even if you just want to tell us how we are doing, please, by all means, email me @ StackThePads40@gmail.com. I will gladly submit any feedback I receive to the entire group of sellers!

Thanks again to everyone bidding. We really enjoy what we do here!

STP40

Baseball is Upon Us!

Well, I had to do it! I posted the 2011 Allen and Ginter box that has been staring at you for the last few breaks...

Check out the teams here

A tip for anyone bidding: All non-baseball/non-sport cards will be given away to ALL teams, so the more teams you get, the much better chance you have at getting those cards! There are a LOT of these cards, too, so its worthwhile to check out what you could get... Like A JFK hair sample!!

I am anxious to see what is inside. Any rip cards will be RIPPED unless the player on the front is in the HOF. I'm not sure if there are throwback cards on rip cards, so get ready to RIP!

Hopefully we have some baseball fans on the site. I'm excited to see what happens!

STP40

Upcoming giveaway teaser...

I dont want to reveal too much, but I recently spent pretty much all of the earnings thus far (as little as they are) and some out-of-pocket cash on some extra giveaways that I am going to do during an upcoming break. I am going to announce it in the auction listing, so be prepared for something "Great". I will reveal more once I have the item(s) in my possession as they are being shipped to me now from Canada.

My philosophy is that I want break even. I know sometimes it seems like we are making money hand over fist, but thats not the case. The 643 team believes in bonuses so much that it hurts. Sometimes people dont factor in the hidden costs of what we do. The cards, packaging and shipping are the tangible items, but please dont forget about the time that we put into it! When an auction ends, I am always watching and as soon as all teams end, I am filling out the team sheet as well as starting to hunt for bonuses to give away to the 5+ team buyers.

After that, it takes about 2 hours for arm and hand makeup and vocal warm-ups. At this point I am almost ready, but I then find that I need to calm my nerves with a quick shot of Jim Beam and a Cuban Cigar. Once that is done, I have to take a 30 minute steam, shower off all of the makeup, and I am relaxed and ready to go. I have my hair fixed after it falls flat in the shower, and comb my beard. After about 20 push-ups, I'm psyched up enough to rip open the cards.

Ok, that last paragraph is completely made up, but it does take time to make the final product. I like to post-produce my videos to give them a polished look. It takes more time, but its way worth it when the breaks are published out on youtube for millions of eyes. It almost gives a degree of free advertising to the causal onlooker. It also lets me join two videos into one, if they are short enough. This way you can watch it all without having to click more links!

As usual, if anyone has any suggestions to how I do my breaks, please feel free to email me @ StackThePads40@gmail.com. I am open to suggestions on how to make things better for you!

STP40

Another Dominion Break....

I made the Dominion break public in my YouTube channel now.

I really liked the product so I decided to order another box. Actually I ordered it before my break, so hopefully it will arrive soon as I want to post it ASAP!

Its addicting, you know? Just opening up these high-end packs and seeing what they have in them is like a drug. I find that when I film the breaks, I try to make sure the cards, etc are in focus so the viewer can see them more than myself actually looking at the card! Its crazy because after the break I usually do a recap for myself because I tend to miss the fine details of the cards or the cards themselves. For example, I opened up a Collectors Choice blaster with the box of Game Used and I didnt even realize the Jonas Gustavsson rookie card until after the break! Next to the Tavares RC, that is the best base card in the set!

STP40

Panini Dominion Serial Number

Here is the SN for tomorrow night's Panini Dominion break!
NE 93807347

Sure, no superstar numbers in the middle of it, but I still have a great feeling about this! It glows with blue-ness!
Last day to bid on the teams! There are still 3 without bids! Its highly likely that one bid will buy them!

Good luck! I can't wait to get this opened up!!

STP40

New! Lower Prices!

Dominion has about a day left on the bidding. I have 3 teams without bids, so I decided to spice things up by lowering the initial price... again!

Since other teams have been bid up more than I thought they would be, I am lowering the price of the 3 teams left.

The 3 teams are:
Dallas $5.99
Detroit $18.99
Toronto$10.99

I think by far Detroit has the sickest cards out of the teams left. Its very hard for me to say that since I am pretty much anti-red wing.

If Dominion goes over well, I am going to order a tin or two of The Cup. I have been watching a lot of breaks featuring The Cup lately and I'm torn between the amazing quality and the number of cards per tin. I wanted to try Dominion because there are 8 cards per box, but I have seen most with 9 to 11 in them.

If you want me to list The Cup or Dominion, by all means, email me and let me know that you would be interested! I know its high-priced, but man, its gorgeous too.
StackThePads40@gmail.com

Thanks!

STP

Crown Royale Ending Tonight

I have a 10-11 Crown Royale break ending tonight and most of the teams are still at the $1 bid. Bad for me, but a HECK of a deal for everyone else!!

I will be listing the Allen and Ginter Baseball box break soon as well. I'm guessing the baseball crowd wont be as ravenous as the hockey crowd, but I thought I'd give it a go. perhaps we can get a new audience on the site as well.

Again, if anyone has any comments or suggestions, please let me know!

stackthepads40@gmail.com

STP40

SP Game Used Broken!

The SP Game Used break is over and I have uploaded the video to my YouTube channel.

Break is video 005a and the bonuses are video 005b. Subscribe to the channel so you can see them as soon as I make them public! Bid and win an auction to see it BEFORE they are public!

Overall, I was happy with the Game Used box. This was my first, but I thought getting 3 Autos and 1 Patch card was pretty decent.

Congrats to Teeks and Elk Killer for mopping it up. I know I would be with either a Giroux or Nash auto. I didnt even realize that the Gustavsson rookie from the Collector's Choice was the best card out of the box. Its the 2nd most valuable base card next to the Tavares rookie. Not bad for a blaster.

Also congrats to BasketBalFan101 for winning the random twitter follower giveaway! Make sure to follow me on Twitter for a chance to win some free UD Black Diamond packs!

Great Break, thanks to everyone again. Please check out the Crown Royale break that is ending MONDAY NIGHT!

Also check out the DOMINION break that I have ending on Thursday night! Several great teams remaining for pretty cheap prices!

STP40
stackthepads40@gmail.com

Dominion Listed!!

Its official!

A fresh box of Dominion is on its way to me, so it has been listed on the 643 site!

This box was quite a bit more than the "Average" box of cards, so the starting bid prices are a little higher based on the team and what you can get.

I wanted to use the Auction format so everyone can see the listings for the entire week. I though that would be the most fair to everyone!

The set is LOADED. if you haven't seen it, please check out the Panini Pack-Out that they tweeted a couple weeks ago:
http://bit.ly/oRdz9o

Also, eBay has been blowing up with listings!
http://bit.ly/pObKGZ

Don't forget to follow me on Twitter for a chance to win a free 3-pack of 10-11 UD Black Diamond!
@StackThePads40

STP40

Shipment 1/2 received!

Ok, here are the serial numbers for the upcoming auctions I am listing:

2010-11 UD SP Game Used: 92320536
(SkinRAWR box!)

2010-11 Panini Crown Royale: 89787091
(Crosby/Stamkos Box!)

2010-11 UD Ultimate Collection: 92635739
(uhh... Hasek box?)

2010-11 Panini Luxury Suite: 93678854
(Lindros/Kane/Sakic Rookie Box)

2011 Topps Allen and Ginter's Baseball (not serial'd)

I know naming the boxes is nuts, but Im not going to stop after the Gretzky box was named...

Watch the video and be amazed!

Oh....pssst....Dominion is getting posted soon.... It's on the way!

STP40

Spendy Week.. Its Like XMAS!

Well, I  have been buying more than usual lately. I ordered a bunch of new cards for auction as well as a new FlyCam Nano for some side-projects. I'm also into film/video so I am trying to get some new toys to go along with my DSLR.

The goal for the box breaks is to make my investment back as well as get some great looks at the finer products out there. Meeting great people is a bonus, so thanks a ton to everyone I have been working with and selling to on the 643boxbreaks site.

My video goal is to make back the money I spend on the equipment as well as gain experience enough to make it a full-time job. I'm working in IT right now and sometimes I want to be more creative since that was what I went to college for. I'll see how it goes. If anything I'll get some cool toys as well as a little scratch to pay for more cards :)

Oh, I also pre-ordered a box of Panini Dominion... woot! To be listed soon!

STP40

Shipping Methods & UD Artifacts Ending Tonight

Well, I know its a little LATE, but the UD Artifacts break is ending... in 30 minutes or so.


In case anyone wanted to know how my shipments go out, here is a run-down.

1. Bubble-Mailer for all shipments
2. Penny-Sleeves and Plastic Top-Loaders
3. Major hits or Moppers* get a hard plastic case for extra protection!

*Moppers - (Noun) A Buyer that "mops up" during a break. See 45-70 Elk Killer, Oceans7, and Shawn198977

4. I ship USPS. If for any reason you want insurance or delivery confirmation, they can be had with an extra fee determined by your haul after the auction.

If you ever only receive base cards that you do not want for some reason, please let me know. I will refund $2 for any cards you do not want to be shipped. It saves me that much, so I might as well pass it on to you.

Good luck tonight. If you are bidding and for some reason reading this.... GO BID!!

UD Artifacts Break now posted

I posted the teams for my UD Artifacts break that ends on Wednesday night (9-7-11). the SN has a 40 so that is good since I have a 40 in my name, right?? :)

Check out the Site, Check out the Break, Check out my Twitter and follow. I am going to give away ANOTHER free 3-pack of UD Black Diamond to a random Twitter follower!!

-STP40
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UD Ultimate Break - One For The Record Books!

I filmed my 10-11 UD Ultimate break late last night and it was a DOOZY.

Dont forget, you too can bid on the breaks at http://643boxbreaks.com. I am not out to bankrupt you. My philosophy is to keep trading affordable yet exciting! I make little to nothing on the breaks because I just enjoy the heck out of the fun of it!

If you dont want to have the fun ruined, go here and watch Video 002 and 003, in that order. DO NOT READ ANY MORE OR SCROLL DOWN!
http://www.youtube.com/user/StackThePads40










Ok, back to the break run-down..

So, I wasn't sure if I was digging the UD Ultimate series after watching a few breaks, but after this one, I am a converted believer that good things come in small boxes!

If you watch the video, I am a little excited after the pull. I know, its just how I get when I see stuff that good. I kept it together (for the most part, lol) so all in all, it went well!

I had to split it into two videos because it was 1080p video. My bad.

Congrats to TraderCracks from CardboardConnection.com for winning my first Twitter Giveaway! All you need to be is a follower to win! And the more followers I have means the better prizes!! (plus I may slip a few other freebies of your favorite teams/sports in there too!)

Next up is a UD Artifacts box to be posted for next week. I spend today fishing in the sun, so I'm wiped! I'm adding a pic of the redemption card too, so check it out. My camera-lady had to remind me that it was a Gretzky box. I even said that going into the video and even posted it on my auctions that way! I was too excited to remember! Thanks camera-lady!! :)

Gretzky box = Gretzky MOJO!

 

Next up is more hockey of course, but I'm also going to be starting some MLB and NFL breaks around the corner!

Thanks everyone so much for bidding! Lets keep collecting affordable for all!

STP40
StackThePads@gmail.com
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StackThePads40.blogspot.com
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