2007 Bowman Sterling Group / Team Break - Status, Auction Ending

[thekramers5]

Just a quick status on the Auctions for the team break...

Auction ending times
All auctions are staggered 5 minutes after one another, beginning at 10 EST / 9 CST / 8 MST / 7 PST. Times listed are MST!! Any bid received and time stamped after the associated ending time will not be "accepted". If your computer is slow, or the website takes awhile to process - it's your loss for waiting so late!

Current Bid Status

ALL TEAMS HAVE BIDS!!

Current bid Total - $3,331


Don't forget that with 2 cases, you more than likely will not get the ol' "kick in the junk" that is possible with slot breaks.

For example, if you bid on the Blue Jays lot (currently $150) and the break is bad for Blue Jays - you'd probably still get at least 2 Snider, 2 Arencibia, & 2 Ahrens autos + several other autos & cards from the team. No, not necessarily the best return - but that doesn't include the fact you could get refractors, black refractors, etc and possibly 3 to 5 of autos of certain players. Isn't that what these breaks are about anyway - hoping for the non-regular hits? This way, you won't get a 20% return or less even in a bad break!

Anyway - links to auction site, rules & checklist:

Marty's Auction Site - Cowboycards.com - QuickAuction (http://www.cowboycards.com/quickauction/QuickAuction.asp)

Rules - http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/group-case-breaks/4412-2007-bowman-sterling-group-team-break-rules-etc.html

Checklist - http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/group-case-breaks/4473-2007-bowman-sterling-team-break-checklist.html

[otmack2o]

Come on TK, we are all a bunch of snipers here. lol

[thekramers5]

Great question I received about the auctions:

since the auctions aren't set up like ebay what happens in a scenario like this.

lot is at $40 but i am willing to pay $60. if i bid $60 and no one else bids do i pay $60 or $41.

the reason i ask is because there are a couple of lots that i am willing to pay a significant amout of money for but don't want to pay $100s of $s more than the next highest bidder if i don't have to.

The bid would stand at $60. The main reason is that after you placed your bid of $60, you have eliminated all possibilities between the previous bid and yours. If somebody was willing to, and actually planned to bid $50...but didn't do it before your $60 bid, they could no longer do it.

Sometimes the blatant example is best. The Yankees lot is at $400. Somebody just knows Joba is coming up big in autos & duals! :D They could just bid $1,000,000 and they would automatically win at $401.

Having said that, the question/premise is excellent - we need to get on Marty about bring his website into the 21st century! Just kidding, I actually thinks it adds a completely different strategy to the bidding that we're all not used to.

TK

[thekramers5]

Come on TK, we are all a bunch of snipers here. lol

True, so true. But, as mentioned above, Marty's site makes it a bit more interesting...don't ya think??

[Cubfan86]

True, so true. But, as mentioned above, Marty's site makes it a bit more interesting...don't ya think??

TK,
That is why I think the final amount will take care of itself. Instead of being able to snipe at the last second you get feeler bids. That is where people will bid a few bucks more to get an idea and then get ready for their final bid. I have my eye on 4 auctions but we will see.

[thekramers5]

Status updated...

[mdb92951]

One quick question -what happens if you bid on a teamand there are no cards pulled of that team? I know its a slim possibility but it's still possible especially with Topps collation recently.

[thekramers5]

One quick question -what happens if you bid on a teamand there are no cards pulled of that team? I know its a slim possibility but it's still possible especially with Topps collation recently.

If that happened, I'd definitely pull something from my personal collection!

Having said that, with 2 cases...the only real possibility I see would be for the teams with no autos. Auto collation has been very strong, but the collation in the cases I opened for base rookies & prospects, and for relics has not been too great. Across several cases - I was fine. But each case definitely had some dupes in those 3 "areas" - rookies, prospects & relics.

TK

[upsbroker06]

damnit brianennis, quit sniping!

[eelindy]

Sniping might bite you in the butt anyway. There was someone who just missed by 12 seconds too late! lol

[eelindy]

See this one???

Poor Michael...NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

Bid History

$155.00 Michaeljmit (1/27/2008 8:15:01 PM)
$138.00 bhoward (1/27/2008 8:14:27 PM)
$135.00 bhoward (1/27/2008 8:12:23 PM)
$131.00 brianennis (1/27/2008 5:01:23 PM)
$130.00 rockholt (1/27/2008 3:33:42 PM)
$125.00 bhoward (1/27/2008 9:18:45 AM)
$120.00 brianennis (1/20/2008 10:31:58 PM)

[upsbroker06]

for the jays.yeah that was me. I had the initial bid in. then ennis put one in with like 6 seconds to go. my counter was late.

[thekramers5]

Man - 1 second too late...

Can anybody tell me what the first 3 auctions ended at - including winners? My boys are all going nuts late at night and I missed the ending, and my e-mail is blocking all of the e-mails from Marty's site!

Is there a way to see the completed auctions on the site?

Thanks!
TK

[brianennis]

for the jays.yeah that was me. I had the initial bid in. then ennis put one in with like 6 seconds to go. my counter was late.


just so you know i bid on an auction at 58 seconds and someone hit the number right on. so i have been snakebit myself. karma?

[upsbroker06]

i'm just messing with you brian. It's all part of the fun

[brianennis]

Man - 1 second too late...

Can anybody tell me what the first 3 auctions ended at - including winners? My boys are all going nuts late at night and I missed the ending, and my e-mail is blocking all of the e-mails from Marty's site!

Is there a way to see the completed auctions on the site?

Thanks!
TK
angels 45, astros 80, blue jays 151. i won the blue jays don't know about the others

[eelindy]

EELindy = Cardinals - $160

[Cubfan86]

Cubfan86 overpaid on the Cubs at $176.00
Better pull some serious Vitters. I hate getting wrapped up in these auctions. I feel like I have to win them even when they go over what I wanted to spend.

[brianennis]

i'm just messing with you brian. It's all part of the fun

didn't think you meant anything by it. just thought i would let you know that i got sniped too. i definitely like these auctions better than group breaks.

[upsbroker06]

so do I

[brianennis]

Cubfan86 overpaid on the Cubs at $176.00
Better pull some serious Vitters. I hate getting wrapped up in these auctions. I feel like I have to win them even when they go over what I wanted to spend.

that's a little more than i was going to go but i don't think your price was too outrageous. you should get at least 3 vitters possibly 5. mix in a dual and some pie autos with a chance at a 1/1 or # to 25.

[VinnyH]

$27.00 Michaeljmit (1/27/2008 8:40:00 PM)
$22.00 Vinny_H (1/27/2008 8:40:00 PM)

Interesting tie, I'm listed first but he bid more. ???

I say - take his money


Best to All,
Vinny

[eelindy]

EELindy = Dodgers - $130

[Cubfan86]

Cubfan86 Giants $310.00
I think they have a lot of bang for the buck. We will see
Fairley,Lincecum,Alderson,Bumgarner,Noonan
Hope for a nice Black Ref Auto.

[thekramers5]

that's a little more than i was going to go but i don't think your price was too outrageous. you should get at least 3 vitters possibly 5. mix in a dual and some pie autos with a chance at a 1/1 or # to 25.

And always the possibility of the Papelbon brothers! Geez...I wish they'd quit putting those 2 in any products. I felt like I pulled A TON of them out of Tristar!!

[thekramers5]

angels 45, astros 80, blue jays 151. i won the blue jays don't know about the others

Thanks Brian...

Anybody know who won the Angels and Astros??

Thanks!

[Cubfan86]

And always the possibility of the Papelbon brothers! Geez...I wish they'd quit putting those 2 in any products. I felt like I pulled A TON of them out of Tristar!!

Please don't curse me by saying that. Have you seen what those Duals are selling for? It is a waisted topper pack.
TK,
When do you think the break is going to happen? Maybe tomorrow?

[VinnyH]

Matt Dominguez

Now let's hope my Marlins lot ($88.00) is heavy with his cards. :flex:

Best to All,
Vinny

[brianennis]

halfway thru and completed auctions have totalled $1994 i think the $3800 is going to be hit and maybe a few packs thrown in.:flex:

[brianennis]

Thanks Brian...

Anybody know who won the Angels and Astros??

Thanks!

Michaeljmit won the astros

[brianennis]

final results from the auctions is $3781.

[thekramers5]

Okay - all auctions are over, several missed by 5 seconds or less!!

Anyway, it's late, I'm tired...here are the results as I see them...not saying I missed something, so please let me know if I've screwed anything up (totals by person to follow in next post). I know it looks like crap in the post, but the results are still there!

1 Angels $45.00 michaeljmit
2 Astros $80.00 michaeljmit
3 Blue Jays $151.00 brianennis
4 Braves $138.00 bhoward
5 Brewers $275.00 michaeljmit
6 Cardinals $160.00 eelindy
7 Cubs $176.00 cubfan86
8 D-Rays $185.00 michaeljmit
9 D-Backs $27.00 michaeljmit
10 Dodgers $130.00 eelindy
11 Giants $310.00 cubfan86
12 Indians $86.00 bhoward
13 Mariners $53.00 michaeljmit
14 Marlins $88.00 Vinny_H
15 Mets $90.00 eelindy
16 Nationals $155.00 michaeljmit
17 Orioles $25.00 eelindy
18 Padres $80.00 eelindy
19 Phillies $82.00 michaeljmit
20 Pirates $45.00 michaeljmit
21 Rangers $175.00 eelindy
22 Red Sox $91.00 bhoward
23 Reds $257.00 michaeljmit
24 Rockies $60.00 eelindy
25 Tigers $41.00 bhoward
26 Twins $86.00 bhoward
27 White Sox $41.00 brianennis
28 Yankees $530.00 eelindy
29 A's $80.00 Magicman3232
30 Royals $41.00 mwheeler27

$3,783.00

[thekramers5]

final results from the auctions is $3781.

We can definitely make that work!:)!

[thekramers5]

final results from the auctions is $3781.

I'm off by $2 so I probably missed something. Where's an auditor when you need one!

[brianennis]

tk,
double check the reds auction. i have 255 so the last bid may have been late or i am just a dumb ass.

[upsbroker06]

TK, MICHAELJMIT was late on his reds bid. i should have won it with $255.

[brianennis]

hey,
maybe i'm not as dumb as i look:)!

[upsbroker06]

Also double check the tigers, i think brianennis outbid me in the end

[thekramers5]

Was able to relook at it...and you're right! So, other than that, should be ok I would assume!

TK

[eelindy]

Where do we send the money? I have paypal, so I would prefer that way.

I owe you $1250 plus shipping (tell me how much that will be).

Thanks for the auction. It was fun, but the real fun will be the break!

[thekramers5]

Also double check the tigers, i think brianennis outbid me in the end

And apparently I AM as dumb as I look. Your last bid was late - so I had the right amount, just wrong person!

[thekramers5]

Okay - total by person. Correct me where I'm wrong. I could always have missed something, but I think I correctly updated for the 2 already discussed...

PayPal address is: kramers5@tx.rr.com

I probably won't break tomorrow since we're dependent on payments and I'll be getting my a$$ whipped at work starting at 7:00. Tuesday looks good though. BUT, if I get home relatively late, I'm thinking about 1 case Tuesday and 1 Wednesday...??!! I know that most of you probably can't handle that, but I'm just remembering that last year's took a few hours (and I probably won't get home until about 9:00 CST to begin with).

Could be fun to evaluate the first case results - who's hurting, who's smiling...then gear up for the second one.

Just a thought.


bhoward
Braves $138.00 bhoward
Indians $86.00 bhoward
Red Sox $91.00 bhoward
Reds $255.00 bhoward
Twins $86.00 bhoward
TOTAL - $656.00

brianennis
Blue Jays $151.00 brianennis
Tigers $41 brianennis
White Sox $41.00 brianennis
TOTAL - $233.00

cubfan86
Cubs $176.00 cubfan86
Giants $310.00 cubfan86
TOTAL - $486.00

eelindy
Cardinals $160.00 eelindy
Dodgers $130.00 eelindy
Mets $90.00 eelindy
Orioles $25.00 eelindy
Padres $80.00 eelindy
Rangers $175.00 eelindy
Rockies $60.00 eelindy
Yankees $530.00 eelindy
TOTAL - $1,250.00

Magicman3232
A's $80.00 Magicman3232
TOTAL - $80.00

michaeljmit
Angels $45.00 michaeljmit
Astros $80.00 michaeljmit
Brewers $275.00 michaeljmit
Devil Rays $185.00 michaeljmit
Diamondbacks $27.00michaeljmit
Mariners $53.00 michaeljmit
Nationals $155.00 michaeljmit
Phillies $82.00 michaeljmit
Pirates $45.00 michaeljmit
TOTAL - $947

mwheeler27
Royals $41.00 mwheeler27
TOTAL - $41.00

Vinny_H
Marlins $88.00 Vinny_H
TOTAL - $88.00

[thekramers5]

Where do we send the money? I have paypal, so I would prefer that way.

I owe you $1250 plus shipping (tell me how much that will be).

Thanks for the auction. It was fun, but the real fun will be the break!

Yes, these team auctions are a lot of fun (even though they RARELY happen).

Don't worry about shipping, it was estimated and included in the $3,800 estimate.

Thanks to all!
TK

[eelindy]

TK,

Paypal sent. I sent extra for shipping/handling and insurance.

Thanks for all the work! Should be fun!

Erik

[eelindy]

Too late.. :)

Use it to buy some energy drinks!!!

[thekramers5]

Too late.. :)

Use it to buy some energy drinks!!!

Red Bull could be my middle name...

[eelindy]

I hear ya...I lived on the stuff in Afghanistan!

[upsbroker06]

TK,
Sent payment from hawama98@aol.com for redsox,reds,braves,indians and twins.
thanks
Brian

[otmack2o]

Wow, I am an idiot and completely forgot these were ending last night :(

[Cubfan86]

Money sent for Cubs and Giants.
Get payments in everyone so we can rip away.

[VinnyH]

I should have Paypal later tonight. I'm a teacher and a lot of stuff is blocked at our school so I can't shuffle my Paypal stuff until later.

Thanks again for the opportunity to gamble away my money. :D

Best to All,
Vinny
PS: Surprisingly, this is the only forum I can see during the day.

[Vintage Collector]

I was a little late on a couple of these. I am Michaeljmit, otherwise known as Vintage Collector. I know I missed the reds but I also think I missed one other.

I do not want to take anyones team, if I was late. Please double check my list or let me know how I can do so and I will send PAypal once my teams are Confirmed.

Thanks
Mike

[Crash1207]

Wow, I am an idiot and completely forgot these were ending last night :(

Same here. Our 7-month old decided the learn how to climb all over stuff and pull herself up to standing on things so I spent most of my day and night yesterday baby-proofing the house. This completely slipped my mind.

Good luck to you guys that won. I'll be anxious to see how you guys made out on some of the teams I was planning on bidding for.

[brianennis]

maybe since a few guys missed out we could do another. i would be interested since i missed out on the 3 lots i really wanted.:(

[upsbroker06]

yeah,there were a couple that i lost out on that i was interested in as well.

[eelindy]

I wouldn't mind hosting an auction for another case or two.

I might be "new" on here, but my Ebay name is EELindy, so if you need more references, please take a look!

[thekramers5]

I wouldn't mind hosting an auction for another case or two.

I might be "new" on here, but my Ebay name is EELindy, so if you need more references, please take a look!

Erik,

I'd LOVE it if you did it - that way I could bid! Looks like it would be fun from the "other side".

TK

[Cubfan86]

Erik,

I'd LOVE it if you did it - that way I could bid! Looks like it would be fun from the "other side".

TK

TK,
What is the latest?

[thekramers5]

TK,
What is the latest?

Have payment for about 2/3 of the teams & $...will plan on tomorrow night. Does anybody like the idea of 1 case tomorrow & 1 case Wednesday?

I know that goes against all of our inner beings of being a collector/ripper...but it could keep it from going 'til 3 am or so. Believe me, with 3 boys under 6 years old - I need my beauty sl.., err, rest.

[Vintage Collector]

Is my purchase accurate?
Michaeljmit from the auction, or is someone going to say I came in after the time ran out?

Please let me know, I will paypal if everything is okay.

Michael

[thekramers5]

Is my purchase accurate?
Michaeljmit from the auction, or is someone going to say I came in after the time ran out?

Please let me know, I will paypal if everything is okay.

Michael

Michael,

Sorry about that - I read your first question earlier but got tied up. Anyway, you're good to go with what is listed ($947). We've already adjusted for any late bids...and I do think you had 2 or so.

kramers5@tx.rr.com

Thanks!
Tim

[brianennis]

tk,
just got in from hockey practice and will send money now. if vintage pays maybe a 1/2 case tonight?

[Cubfan86]

tk,
just got in from hockey practice and will send money now. if vintage pays maybe a 1/2 case tonight?

I really wish everyone had gotten payment by tonight. TK seems to be off earlier than normal and it would be nice to see some breaks.

[brianennis]

i could of paid earlier but i thought he said he was working till 9 so i was in no rush. i hold all the cards i get so the break time really doesn't matter to me but i am not doing anything tonight so.... (hint,hint)

[Vintage Collector]

Paypal sent for all my teams.


Thanks

[thekramers5]

i could of paid earlier but i thought he said he was working till 9 so i was in no rush. i hold all the cards i get so the break time really doesn't matter to me but i am not doing anything tonight so.... (hint,hint)

I was working until 9...just have some people in from Boston that we're transitioning our business to, so had some down time before our mutual fund prices rolled in (in effect, we're double-staffed!).

Unfortunately, we have to wait until all the mutual fund companies (Fidelity, Vanguard, State Street, etc.) submit their prices to us, then we have to work our magic and turn around our final pension/401k numbers. The earliest I've been out the past year is 7:30. Thank goodness this business is moving to Boston so I can get more reasonable hours and eat dinner with my family during the week!!

Anyway, got off topic...need just a couple payments and we'll be good to go.

TK

[Cubfan86]

I was working until 9...just have some people in from Boston that we're transitioning our business to, so had some down time before our mutual fund prices rolled in (in effect, we're double-staffed!).

Unfortunately, we have to wait until all the mutual fund companies (Fidelity, Vanguard, State Street, etc.) submit their prices to us, then we have to work our magic and turn around our final pension/401k numbers. The earliest I've been out the past year is 7:30. Thank goodness this business is moving to Boston so I can get more reasonable hours and eat dinner with my family during the week!!

Anyway, got off topic...need just a couple payments and we'll be good to go.

TK

I do not want to be rude but I think the last payments should be made asap.
If it is going to take 2 nights to bust I would like it to at least start tonight.
Who are you missing payment from? I know 5 people have posted that they paid.

[Magicman32]

I paid yesterday morning but just didn't post on here. That would make 6 of the 8 who won auctions who had paid.

[mwheeler27]

I do not want to be rude but I think the last payments should be made asap.
If it is going to take 2 nights to bust I would like it to at least start tonight.
Who are you missing payment from? I know 5 people have posted that they paid.

I'm going to have to wait until Friday when I get paid. I hope that's okay.

[mwheeler27]

I'm going to have to wait until Friday when I get paid. I hope that's okay.

:eek:

Okay, okay, just kidding. I paid earlier this morning. LOL :) I was hoping to combine this payment with another one for TK which is why I waited. I didn't realize there was such a rush.

Good luck everyone.

[VinnyH]

I'll pay tonight, I was just hoping some of my buyers would have paid by now. I don't want to use my Paypal credit.

Coincidentally I have one $70. payment I'm waiting for that shows the guy paid "mwheeler27" right away but not my item from the day before. Why is he so special? :D

Best to All,
Vinny

[mwheeler27]

Threats...lots and lots of threats.

LOL Good thing he paid me so I could afford to buy that expensive Royals' lot. Ha

[Cubfan86]

Threats...lots and lots of threats.

LOL Good thing he paid me so I could afford to buy that expensive Royals' lot. Ha

Matt,
I know how you roll. You send out 15 invoices the minute after an auction ends along with threatening pictures of their family pet. This is all just to fuel your addiction to group breaks.
We know how it is.

[mwheeler27]

Matt,
I know how you roll. You send out 15 invoices the minute after an auction ends along with threatening pictures of their family pet. This is all just to fuel your addiction to group breaks.
We know how it is.

You couldn't be more accurate. Hey, whatever works and to each his own. Can't blame me for being creatively persuasive can you?

So...when's the next group break? I have a few good auctions running right now if you'd like to win one or two Cubfan. :)!

[Cubfan86]

TK,
Are you doing at least one case tonight? Sure hope you are and would like to know so I can look out for it.

[Vintage Collector]

If not everyone is paid by a set time you should put their teams up for grabs at the winning bid.
First come First Serve, They miss out and learn a lesson!
Tough Love.

[thekramers5]

TK,
Are you doing at least one case tonight? Sure hope you are and would like to know so I can look out for it.

Still waiting on two payments.

One person posted that payment was sent, but it must have been sent to the wrong e-mail address because it never hit my PayPal account.

Anyway, I sent a PM this morning to let him know and that we're still waiting.

Hopefully both will make it soon.

I don't have a problem with going forward, but I know protocol (and good business sense!!) is to get all payments first...

[thekramers5]

If not everyone is paid by a set time you should put their teams up for grabs at the winning bid.
First come First Serve, They miss out and learn a lesson!
Tough Love.

VC - just sent you a PM.

[Cubfan86]

If not everyone is paid by a set time you should put their teams up for grabs at the winning bid.
First come First Serve, They miss out and learn a lesson!
Tough Love.

I know it sounds harsh but I like it. I am not sure just how long this whole process is supposed to drag out. Next time we need to think about
A. Have the auctions end earlier if spacing them 5 minutes apart. Auctions ending after 12:30 east and 11:30 Central is way too late for some of us.
B. Ask for payment the day after auction ends. Once hte final value for each auction is declared everyone should know to go and see how much they owe if they do not know already and pay.

Those are my thoughts. I really do not want to sound critical but when you buy something at auction you like to know what it is. Unless you are into 3 day wait grab bags.

[Vintage Collector]

Still waiting on two payments.

One person posted that payment was sent, but it must have been sent to the wrong e-mail address because it never hit my PayPal account.

Anyway, I sent a PM this morning to let him know and that we're still waiting.

Hopefully both will make it soon.

I don't have a problem with going forward, but I know protocol (and good business sense!!) is to get all payments first...

You should not break until all payments are in.

We must protect the Breaker.:)!

[Vintage Collector]

VC - just sent you a PM.

No pm received, you must have sent it to the wrong user.;)

[thekramers5]

Damn VC - didn't realize there was a Vintage Collector AND VintageCollector.

Anyway...you got mail!!

TK

[thekramers5]

I know it sounds harsh but I like it. I am not sure just how long this whole process is supposed to drag out. Next time we need to think about
A. Have the auctions end earlier if spacing them 5 minutes apart. Auctions ending after 12:30 east and 11:30 Central is way too late for some of us.
B. Ask for payment the day after auction ends. Once hte final value for each auction is declared everyone should know to go and see how much they owe if they do not know already and pay.

Those are my thoughts. I really do not want to sound critical but when you buy something at auction you like to know what it is. Unless you are into 3 day wait grab bags.

Agree - a few lessons learned for sure! I should have spelled out (a) probably break time, due date, etc.

And, yes - 11:30 is WAY too late for me as well. 3 young boys has a way of sapping your energy every day!!

Anyway, once the fun begins - nobody will worry! I absolutely LOVE the team breaks. You're never done until the last pack is ripped!

TK

[Cubfan86]

Agree - a few lessons learned for sure! I should have spelled out (a) probably break time, due date, etc.

And, yes - 11:30 is WAY too late for me as well. 3 young boys has a way of sapping your energy every day!!

Anyway, once the fun begins - nobody will worry! I absolutely LOVE the team breaks. You're never done until the last pack is ripped!

TK

I know where you are coming from TK. I have a 5 yr old and 2 yr old boys and my wife has been in Kuwait since last April. Lets just say I have had a LONGGGGG year. About 80 days to go.

[eelindy]

Cubfan....wife is Army?

I am in the Navy, but I spent the last 8 months with the Army in Fort Dix and Afghanistan.

Let's just say I am so thankful, I joined the Navy!!!! :)

I am sked to deploy again to Kuwait within the year, but if I don't promote to E-8 off the March selection board, I am throwing my retirement papers in to retire in December 2008 with 20 years, 6 months.

Thanks for the support at home. All the servicemembers appreciate the sacrifices you make so we can focus on the job at hand!

[thekramers5]

Okay...still waiting for one payment. I'm thinking about doing 3 packs at a time, then the A-Rod loader & Boxtopper after each box.

Sound decent?

Also, I'll plan to post in the following format. Obviously, each of the 5 cards per pack will be put in "where it goes". I'm basically going to populate an excel spreadsheet - then cut and paste to each post. Let me know what you think...

TK

Box 1
Pack 1
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base ---
Prospect Base ---

Box 1
Pack 2
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base ---
Prospect Base ---

Box 1
Pack 3
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base ---
Prospect Base ---

[thekramers5]

Okay - last payment should be in shortly.

By the way - I am still at work. Just the calm before our final storm/flurry of sending out Pension numbers.

Should get started around 9:00 CST. I'll be working to get the kids in bed immediately so there won't be any interruptions.

Grab some popcorn, a beer - and get ready...

[Cubfan86]

Cubfan....wife is Army?

I am in the Navy, but I spent the last 8 months with the Army in Fort Dix and Afghanistan.

Let's just say I am so thankful, I joined the Navy!!!! :)

I am sked to deploy again to Kuwait within the year, but if I don't promote to E-8 off the March selection board, I am throwing my retirement papers in to retire in December 2008 with 20 years, 6 months.

Thanks for the support at home. All the servicemembers appreciate the sacrifices you make so we can focus on the job at hand!

She is a Major in the IL Army Natl Guard. I feel for you having to go over there. The army is one of the worst though because of the length of deployment. We are lucky she is only going to be gone a year. The Air Guard guys have it nice. 3 or 6 Month deploys.

[Cubfan86]

Okay...still waiting for one payment. I'm thinking about doing 3 packs at a time, then the A-Rod loader & Boxtopper after each box.

Sound decent?

Also, I'll plan to post in the following format. Obviously, each of the 5 cards per pack will be put in "where it goes". I'm basically going to populate an excel spreadsheet - then cut and paste to each post. Let me know what you think...

TK

Box 1
Pack 1
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base ---
Prospect Base ---

Box 1
Pack 2
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base ---
Prospect Base ---

Box 1
Pack 3
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base ---
Prospect Base ---

Looks good. I think we can figure out who is who. I will be looking for Vitters,Fairley,Alderson,Lincecum,Noonan.

[thekramers5]

Looks good. I think we can figure out who is who. I will be looking for Vitters,Fairley,Alderson,Lincecum,Noonan.

I will include the team after each name to help out....

[mwheeler27]

Should get started around 9:00 CST. I'll be working to get the kids in bed immediately so there won't be any interruptions.

Grab some popcorn, a beer - and get ready...

Take your time with the kids. They are far more important than rushing this break.

[Vintage Collector]

If not everyone is paid by a set time you should put their teams up for grabs at the winning bid.
First come First Serve, They miss out and learn a lesson!
Tough Love.

:o:o:o

I come to the board with hat in hand. You guys are going to love this one.



I sent my payment last night to : kramers5@tx.pp.com

Sorry Guys. I will not happen again. Luckily my $947 went uncollected and I sent it to the correct address immediately.

Luckily Kramer gives a warning before imposing tough love.:o
Lesson Learned.

Sorry Again
Michael

[mwheeler27]

I know where you are coming from TK. I have a 5 yr old and 2 yr old boys and my wife has been in Kuwait since last April. Lets just say I have had a LONGGGGG year. About 80 days to go.

Cubfan,

Thank you for your sacrifice. I have 3 boys. The youngest two are 1 and 2 years old. My sister lives just down the road from me, and she has 5 kids. Her husband, was in Iraq for 18 months, and I somewhat understand your sacrifice, and I just can't thank you and your wife enough.

I wish you and your family all the best and a speedy and safe return of you better half. :)

Matt

[thekramers5]

Take your time with the kids. They are far more important than rushing this break.

I know what you mean...

While my wife and I were both just as busy before our first was born - I always wonder what was so important back then? In all honesty, I really can't tell you (other than establishing a solid career, of course).

Everything is centered around them now, what could we have possibly been doing...?

[brianennis]

Cubfan,

Thank you for your sacrifice. I have 3 boys. The youngest two are 1 and 2 years old. My sister lives just down the road from me, and she has 5 kids. Her husband, was in Iraq for 18 months, and I somewhat understand your sacrifice, and I just can't thank you and your wife enough.

I wish you and your family all the best and a speedy and safe return of you better half. :)

Matt

wow the wheelers are a fertile bunch!!!!!

[thekramers5]

Cubfan,

Thank you for your sacrifice. I have 3 boys. The youngest two are 1 and 2 years old. My sister lives just down the road from me, and she has 5 kids. Her husband, was in Iraq for 18 months, and I somewhat understand your sacrifice, and I just can't thank you and your wife enough.

I wish you and your family all the best and a speedy and safe return of you better half. :)

Matt

All I can add is ... I agree 100%!!

[Cubfan86]

Cubfan,

Thank you for your sacrifice. I have 3 boys. The youngest two are 1 and 2 years old. My sister lives just down the road from me, and she has 5 kids. Her husband, was in Iraq for 18 months, and I somewhat understand your sacrifice, and I just can't thank you and your wife enough.

I wish you and your family all the best and a speedy and safe return of you better half. :)

Matt


Thank you. It has been hard but you gotta do what you gotta do. I know my wife is very homesick but I joke that on days like today she would rather be in the desert.
It was 64 degrees at lunch time here and 3 hours later it was 23 with a wind chill of 5 degrees and we were in the middle of an ice storm. It is now 10 outside with a wind chill of -3 and 40 mph winds. Gotta love Illinois weather.

[upsbroker06]

break, break, break!!

[upsbroker06]

Thank you. It has been hard but you gotta do what you gotta do. I know my wife is very homesick but I joke that on days like today she would rather be in the desert.
It was 64 degrees at lunch time here and 3 hours later it was 23 with a wind chill of 5 degrees and we were in the middle of an ice storm. It is now 10 outside with a wind chill of -3 and 40 mph winds. Gotta love Illinois weather.

Yeah, we are dealing with tornado spitting storms down in the Louisville area, and it's supposed to snow this weekend! Crazy weather

[Cubfan86]

TK seems to be offline right now. Anyone else holding their breath? I am ready but can't be up all night.

[thekramers5]

Okay - apologies for the delay - got hung up at work with an issue at the end of the night, but will be going full force pretty soon (5 minutes "ish").

Sorry for the delay, but my next post will be the first 3 packs from box 1!!! 2 out of 3 kids are asleep, and the oldest is settled in "mommy and daddy's bed", so he's probably not going anywhere.

TK

[Cubfan86]

Sweet. Glad I did not call it a night yet. Now i can just feel like crap in the AM. I'll make it.
Go CUBS and giants.

[thekramers5]

Here goes...

Box 1
Pack 1
Autographed Prospect --- Mortenson - Cardinals
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie --- Perkins - Twins
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic --- Soriano - Cubs
Rookie Base --- Francisco 199 - Indians
Prospect Base --- Reynolds - Rockies

Box 1
Pack 2
Autographed Prospect --- Outman - Phillies
Autographed Prospect --- Weeden - Red Sox
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie --- Kershaw 199 - Dodgers
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base --- Gimenez - Astros
Prospect Base --- Goedert - Indians

Box 1
Pack 3
Autographed Prospect --- Alderson - Giants
Autographed Prospect --- Ahrens - Blue Jays
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie --- Cardenas - Phillies
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base --- Iwamura - D-Rays
Prospect Base --- Josh Papelbon - Red Sox

None of the biggies yet, but I'm sure they're coming!!

[Cubfan86]

Here goes...

Box 1
Pack 1
Autographed Prospect --- Mortenson - Cardinals
Autographed Prospect ---
Autographed Rookie --- Perkins - Twins
Auto/Relic Rookie ---
Veteran Relic --- Soriano - Cubs
Rookie Base --- Francisco 199 - Indians
Prospect Base --- Reynolds - Rockies

Box 1
Pack 2
Autographed Prospect --- Outman - Phillies
Autographed Prospect --- Weeden - Red Sox
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie --- Kershaw 199 - Dodgers
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base --- Gimenez - Astros
Prospect Base --- Goedert - Indians

Box 1
Pack 3
Autographed Prospect --- Alderson - Giants
Autographed Prospect --- Ahrens - Blue Jays
Autographed Rookie ---
Auto/Relic Rookie --- Cardenas - Phillies
Veteran Relic ---
Rookie Base --- Iwamura - D-Rays
Prospect Base --- Josh Papelbon - Red Sox

None of the biggies yet, but I'm sure they're coming!!

TK,
Not trying to nit pick but you might want to start a new post with the breaks only.
JMO

[thekramers5]

Great idea...and advice taken... Man, my brain is working slow... (but my hands aren't!)...