Artifacts Ending, Ultimate and Prime Listed

2011-12 Artifacts is ending tonight! 

Teams still remain without a bid! There are some seriously low bids still out there too! Check it out and lets see what we get out of this box!

Artifacts is the hottest 11-12 product right now. UD released the list of Rookie Redemptions for the roman numeral cards recently. No randoming those!! (Only will have to random the wildcard redemptions)




I listed a quickie break of 2010-11 UD Ultimate + a Hitbox* for Thursday.

*A "Hitbox" is a box of cards that I will open and send out only the "Hits" or insert/non-base cards. 

I have 2 10-11 retail boxes of cards from which we will choose one at random.. Artifacts and UD Series 1. The UD Series 1 claims to have 6 Young Gun cards. Being a retail box, the Artifacts doesn't have specified hits, but is still a great product to find fun things in. I'm trying new stuff out, so let me know if the Hitbox is a keeper to do again!

I also listed  Topps Prime Football!

I'm pretty excited for my first Football break. 2011 has some great rookies that are really ripping it up right now. I'm trying some different bonuses including a bonus that will take place if the Cowboys lose on Sunday! I'm pretty indifferent on the Cowboys, but my cameraman is Redskins fan. Enough said about that! :)

A few posts back (not that anyone really reads this anyway :P ), I hinted at something great. A great bonus. Well, that got put on hold right now, but I'm still trying to match what it was. If I can still pull it off, I'll announce that it was the great bonus that never happened. 

One last note, we are working on setting up a user forum! We are starting to tweak the details and get things set up. We are planning to use this as a place for the sellers to post video links, break announcements, as well as just talk with you, the bidder! We want to start a community because that is what collecting is all about, the experience!

I plan on having a poll section as well. I want to gather feedback on what you want to see on the site. I also want to get feedback on how us as sellers are doing, what we could do better, and what you want to see on the site in the future. You are what allow us to have this site, so we want to list what you want!

More details will be listed as we get closer to a release date, so please watch for updates! Thanks so much for everyone that bids on the site. Again, you are the reason we do this!

STP40

stackthepads40@gmail.com

@stackthepads40

Dominion Break Part II - Now Public

I have made the latest Dominion break public on my YouTube channel, but then again, if you had just subscribed to it, I wouldnt have to tell you that...

go.... subscibe!!

http://www.youtube.com/stackthepads40

STP

This is the Start of Something GOOD!

Its here! The NHL season starts TODAY! Finally, something on TV other than Football and Nascar...

OK, I don't mind either of those, but it seems they are always on. :)

Go Pens!

STP

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

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

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
http://643boxbreaks.com
StackThePads40.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/pages/643BoxBreakscom/258725970817749
Follow me on Twitter for FREE giveaways during my breaks!
@StackThePads40

The Newest HOF Hit is Posted!

After receiving confirmation that the video was seen by the lucky recipient, I have now posted the newest Hall of Fame Hit from 643boxbreaks.com and me, StackthePads40!

Behold, in all of its glory, the Linus Omark Auto/Prime Jersey Rookie Card #'d 013/199 hit!

SirSniperJim, a new bidder to my auctions, stole this little gem. I know Edmonton is a gamble for 10-11 cards, but when it hits, it hits big time! I know its not Taylor Hall or Magnus Paajarvi or even Jordan Eberle, but this is a sweet card, none the less. For the final auction price of $12, I think this card should go in one of those advertisements you see iPads and Ferraris going for 86% off retail prices that are totally fake, but this really happened! I've seen the auction for this team and this product go for around 3 times that price so SirSniperJim, congratulation and great pick up! If you ever list it on eBay, please use this image so we can have a watermark advertisement. :)


*FYI: I cannot guarantee that you will always get cards from my breaks, but when you do, good things can appear! Also, buying it bulk helps. LOL.

-STP40

Another Break Bites the Dust

I'm fresh off another break/post for my newest listing. Another Luxury Suite box has been ripped apart and all that remains is the goodness that was inside!

Thanks to all that bid. I had a lot of new buyers, so that is a huge positive for the 643 site! We need to get the word out not only to support the current number of breakers on the site, but also help out the eBay shunned crowd that is looking for a place to bid on their favorite teams!

Please pass the word any way you can! Like the Facebook page, follow the Twitter feeds, read this blog, and don't for get to bid on the upcoming auctions! :)

We need to push to keep the site fresh! We have 10 breakers listed now so there are going to be a LOT of breaks so we need bidders to help keep us breaking even. Thats all I ask is that I break even after shipping. If I make a little, I invest that into bonuses like the Black Diamond giveaways. I'm not here to profit as I believe collecting this high-end stuff should be affordable!

I really want to buy a tin or two of 10-11 The Cup but I will need some "encouragement" to get it ordered since it retails for so much! I'll need to see some Twitter/Facebook/Blog love!

STP40

A little about Stacks, STP, Stacky, Stack-a-roo...

Ok, I thought I'd post a little about me finally...

IN THE BEGINNING
I grew up in a small Mid-western area and loved baseball. I played every chance I could get and loved every minute of it. I dreamed of growing up and playing like Jose Canseco, Frank Thomas, and Ken Griffey Jr. as these were relatively young players back in the day.

That of course, never happened, but I felt a great connection to them through collecting cards. I was introduced to this great hobby by our family friend, and my long lost brother, Mark.

THE MIDDLE YEARS
The collecting eventually tapered off as I went to High School and college, but I had a few friends that were starting to get into hockey (thanks NHL '94). We eventually started playing roller-hockey in a semi-abandoned tennis court in the summer time. We were barely old enough to drive and constantly teased the curfew laws by playing too late on most occasions. I was the goalie most of the time. I found a certain satisfaction in the denial of celebrations. Plus I was the "largest" :) . We had to make our own nets and fix our own equipment. It was paradise.

We all had our favorite team and favorite player. Whether it be the Penguins, the Avalanche, the Rangers or the, ugh... Redwings. We never missed an opportunity to taunt and rag on the other friends if our team beat theirs the night previous. It was almost like a unalienable right to do this.

GROWING UP
After High School, some went their own ways for college. A few of us were volunteered to play in a men's ice hockey league in the nearby city. We were basically fillers for the roster. We had never played ice hockey and had only skated during open skate sessions. I remember the flurry to buy second-hand pads at a local sport shop not knowing exactly what to buy. I turned into a goalie, naturally and for a self-trained G-man, I think I'm doing alright. I like to play out every now and then on LW, but my heart and soul is splattered on the goal crease.

We revisited roller-hockey in the summers and gained more players. Some of which are still great friends to this day. My hockey friends are definitely the majority of my friends right now. They are also some of the most loyal friends I have ever had.


Hockey cards came around as I was in college. I bought a couple packs of Pinnacle and Black Diamond and decided to see if I knew the names. I knew every name in the packs and found some of the coolest sport photography I had seen. The internet wasn't as prevalent as it is now, so finding some interesting hockey photos were few and far between. It was like looking at a photo album of the best players!

ADULT? WHO, ME?
To wrap up, I got a job, grew up (physically), started earning money, kept playing hockey, and now I have some extra cash to spend on the hockey card habit. I bought an auction from Teeks643 before eBay went postal on box breaking so I was extremely lucky to get linked with his site.

BOX BREAKING SOAP BOX
My philosophy is "Collecting should be fun AND affordable." Box breaking is not something that I wish to get rich at. Heck, if I just break even, I'll be happy. I'm glad this is also the mentality of Teeks and the 643boxbreaks.com site. I just want to try to allow collectors to purchase their favorite teams/players without having to spend the high price the premium cards run now days. Yes, I know the cards are filled with memorabilia, signatures, sticks, tags, patches, tape, sweat, spit, and hair samples, but I'm not sure if I could spend $100-$400 on a pack of 5 cards by myself. This is why I break! Lets get some great stuff and share it with everyone and hand out a crap-load of bonuses too!

THE END!
OK, that's about all I wanted to share. If you read it all, congratulations. If you didn't, good work. you probably saved yourself about 10 minutes :)

STP40