1952 Topps Set Break by burlssports ~ Break Complete

[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.

[Leon]

You are wrong.

Originally Posted by MW1

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.

[oldjudge]

Michael--I agree. It's a derivative form where everyone wins "something". As for the other poster asking why should you care what tiebreaker makes--so you can decide if participating is a good deal or not. If the profit is too high, and you like the concept, it may pay you to get a group of friends together, pool your money, and do a communal break where there is no profit.

[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!

[ronniehatesjazz]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Yes thankfully!

This just made my day lol. Nice pull!!