Net54baseball Pre-War Set Group Break - Set to be Decided?

[canjond]

T3 :-)

[DeafSports]

Why don't we have SGC to be part of this so they can add "Annual N54-Group Break Set" on the slab and that something I will keep it annually and knowing all of us are carrying a set together.

I like the idea of 100-200 cards set. Anywhere from 30s 40s would be perfect.

We should stay Pre-war era.

Cant wait!!

Best,
Danny

[ZenPop]

Originally Posted by SirGabel

Why don't we have SGC to be part of this so they can add "Annual N54-Group Break Set" on the slab and that something I will keep it annually and knowing all of us are carrying a set together.

I kinda like this idea...

I'd LOVE to be part of this...

My picks (reasonable prices and brilliantly designed sets):

Topps '54, '55, '56
Bowman '50, '51, '52
Playball '41

[Jeffrompa]

What about the 12 T205 Minors leaguers to start ?

[refz]

Any thoughts on a near or partial E120 set for the break? Personally I would like to keep the break pre war.

[toledo_mudhen]

Another vote for 55 Topps

[ullmandds]

pre war!

[Texxxx]

I don't see why it has to be just one set. Why not make it a bunch of cards from different sets. That way everyone has a chance of possibly getting one they want. OJ's all the way through 50's.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

I don't see why it has to be just one set. Why not make it a bunch of cards from different sets. That way everyone has a chance of possibly getting one they want. OJ's all the way through 50's.

I like this idea too...perhaps a larger, jambalaya lot that you occasionally see from an auction company that consists of multiple cards from 3 to 8 or so different vintage sets. This lot would ideally have some star power to pull in even more participants.

Brian

[darkhorse9]

Having never participated in one of these I'm very interested, particularly if we choose 1941 Play Ball.

My only question is, will we be limiting people to just one chance in order to get 72 different people involved? If a wealthy dealer decides he was to pony in for 25 places then that shuts out a lot of product and people who want to join.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

Having never participated in one of these I'm very interested, particularly if we choose 1941 Play Ball.

My only question is, will we be limiting people to just one chance in order to get 72 different people involved? If a wealthy dealer decides he was to pony in for 25 places then that shuts out a lot of product and people who want to join.

All options for a group or set are on the table. My goal will be to get something with good value and that our members collect. I don't think there has been a bad suggestion yet. I probably want to stay with pre-war but that is not a definite. As for how many places each person will be allowed to buy, my idea is to let everyone buy one, then the leftovers can be doled out after that. Everyone should get a chance before members are allowed to buy more. My bigger concern is getting a group and not selling enough, leaving me with quite a few spots. At the end of it, if there are leftovers then I have no choice but to have them, since I will be footing the bill. The goal will be to sell every one to members and not have any leftover .

[gregr2]

I'm definitely in for one and depending on the price (and if there are leftovers) possibly more than one.

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Leon

All options for a group or set are on the table. My goal will be to get something with good value and that our members collect. I don't think there has been a bad suggestion yet. I probably want to stay with pre-war but that is not a definite. As for how many places each person will be allowed to buy, my idea is to let everyone buy one, then the leftovers can be doled out after that. Everyone should get a chance before members are allowed to buy more. My bigger concern is getting a group and not selling enough, leaving me with quite a few spots. At the end of it, if there are leftovers then I have no choice but to have them, since I will be footing the bill. The goal will be to sell every one to members and not have any leftover .

I think that's a great idea Leon and I don't think you will be stuck with unsold slots. Perhaps give everyone a deadline to purchase one slot and then leave enough time after that for folks to buy as many additional slots as they like. If the price point is around $25-30/slot, I can see multiple members purchasing 4-5 slots each. If you are going with pre-war, I would suggest tying to keep the buy-in price to $30 or less, at least for this first go-'round. Once everyone gets a feel for the concept, I think people will be willing to put up more $$ per slot...

Just my 2 cents...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wolf441

I think that's a great idea Leon and I don't think you will be stuck with unsold slots. Perhaps give everyone a deadline to purchase one slot and then leave enough time after that for folks to buy as many additional slots as they like. If the price point is around $25-30/slot, I can see multiple members purchasing 4-5 slots each.

Yeap, 20-30 each is the price point I am targeting. I am sure Nick will have some rules about buying them and I will leave that to him. I will happily give some guidance if he needs or wants any, but you guys get the idea. This is about having fun and someone(s) getting some nice cards for the money. This won't be exactly like gambling as everyone who plays will get a card. How much it's worth is the surprise part, of course.