Sportscards and Case Breaking

For all of us that love sportscards, and the anticipation of busting open a box of cards, there is nothing better than digging through pack after pack and digesting the makeup of each individual card.  There is something serene about the hunt for treasures in tiny packs of cardboard in which most of us have spent our hard earned money on.  From the smell of the cardboard to the anticipation of that next great find, busting wax, and sifting through cards is about as good as it gets, call me a homer, I love the hobby whether outsiders consider it dead or not.
While I would consider myself "old school" (ripping my own boxes, and feeling each card go through my hands), we are in the age of "new school".  I am refusing to call old school dead, but with high end products rearing their head more and more each year, it is becoming tougher to afford multiple boxes and see a decent return on those investments.  So what is the "New School" you ask??
"New school" goes hand in hand with technology.  There are more efficient ways than in the past to reach out to fellow collectors.  Several ways of doing this is through Group Breaks,Case Breaks, or Box Breaks. Many of these types of breaks are done online in chat rooms live.  Some more notable websites where these take place are BlogTv, Ustream, and Youtube (although these are not live).  With these options a collector is able to put his/her money up for a portion of a box or case without shelling out the cost of an entire box or case.  Once your money is in at a designated price-determined by the breaker (based on the cost to the breaker + shipping and supplies), your spots are selected at random or through draft style breaks.  Any cards you receive for your designated spot are yours outright. 
Why should I consider this route??
1) Most, but not all, breakers deal with a LCS to get their product--Gotta support the brick and mortar!!
2) You have a chance at great cards at a cheaper price, or if you collect specific teams, it is much easier to snag those PC cards than risking the cost of an entire box or case.
3) The breaks are exciting, and you get the chance to touch base with fellow collectors.
4) You get the chance to see a ton of product busted without ever leaving the comfort of your home! (Now I sound like an infomercial).
5) Its simply a relaxing, laid back, fun time enjoying the hobby of card collecting.
I choose to pick my spots with sportscards, as I have certain products each year that I must get my hands on, so in these cases I will run to the LCS and pick up a box...or two..or six.  If I want to chase my PC players, or teams, or simply want to get in on some box breaking at a fraction of the cost---Online breaks are perfect for me.  A great place to get in on the action is BLOGTV, where many guys are offering a diverse array of boxes and cases.  Below is a list of some of my favorites on "Blog"---Feel free to check them out if you get the chance or the "itch" to get in on breaks.  You will find a great community of collectors, and for the most part, legit guys who truly enjoy the hobby.
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BREAKERS ON BLOGTV:
BBEXPRESS2
TRUTH17
SOCALMISFIT
PHISIG
KDG1229
DANEDEE23
I apologize if I left anyone out, because there are many great breakers who go live, these just happen to be the guys that I have dealt with or have visited their rooms on frequent basis.

As always, Enjoy fellow collectors, and thanks for reading--in the meantime feel free to check out my Ebay or Ecrater links....Thanks!!

http://www.jspartan98.ecrater.com
Ebay: JSPARTAN98