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Title: New guy on the block....
Post by: BlazerCC on April 21, 2010, 10:48:26 PM

When to my local card shop the other day and picked up a few TxP packs to hopefully to pull a few more new cards. When I got to the register the guy rang me up normally and then asked if I could fallow him in back. I was worried at first but then thought about the fact the I had applied for a position there about 2 weeks back so I did. We got back there and pulled done two cardboard boxes. He set them on the table and told me that a regular costumer of his gave him these two boxes about 3 days ago and gave him a note saying

"Dear Pat,

Please give these two boxes to the next person that looks like they could use help with their collection for the CCG Redemption. I have no longer got the time to play

I don’t want the cards to go to a big name player because they will do better in the hands of a beginner

Thanks, Alex Witt"

So I take the two boxes into the play area in the back of the store and open box numbered 1. In it I find 5 binders all loaded with cards with on box of cards. So I lay out the binders in numerical order and then move on to the Second box. In it I find 4 more binders and yet another box of cards. I thought this was wrong and went back to get Pat. I brought him back and show him and asked if this was right that he was just suppose to give them to me so he gave me the letter and send this is all I got. I then began to go though the binders right off the bat I open binder 1 and found another letter in it from Alex explaining all that was in the boxes. And that if I needed help getting out form this large pile of cards that the people here will be great friends and will help.

So I came here and looked over the site and seeing how you’re all so close I decided that I would give it a chance. I’m not sure where to start with all these new cards I have looked thought them all but there are several things I would like to learn.

How to keep them in order so I can find them all.
How to keep track of the cards I have for trade and the ones I don’t
And then the values/rarity of all the cards

For now this is where I would like to start.

Is there like an excel spreadsheet out there that has all the cards listed that way I could like type up a inventory on the computer?

Thanks guys!!!

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: Tracer Burnout on April 21, 2010, 11:00:35 PM

PM me your email address and I'll send you a copy of My Excel spreadsheet that I use. 

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: ACe on April 21, 2010, 11:07:32 PM

also you can get on www.threelionsgaming.com (http://www.threelionsgaming.com) and print off his price sheet thats how i put the cards in order for my folders is in ABC order and it has prices on the list so you can go by what is rare and what is not by the price.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: BlazerCC on April 21, 2010, 11:09:49 PM

Based on what i can tell is Three lions Gaming (Ken) the standerd value for a card then?

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: Rawrlolsauce! on April 21, 2010, 11:09:54 PM

Thats awesome :). I know Alex Witt is on the boards... what is his board name, guys. Vasbear?


EDIT: For the most part, yes. Prices do vary quite a bit though, but he is a good outline. Please note Ken's prices are a trading value, and you can almost always get a cheaper price for any card on the boards if given enough time. Ken is still a great seller if you need a mint card or you need cards fast.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: redemption101 on April 21, 2010, 11:11:38 PM

http://www.threelionsgaming.com/lists_checklist.htm (http://www.threelionsgaming.com/lists_checklist.htm) is  a good place to find values of all cards besides txp

Best way to organize cards is realy personal prefrence,

what i have found to work best is to do the cards by set.  Shown in by the list.  From there I took all the Ultra rare cards and put them in a seprate binder, this allows faster searching for the "valuable cards".

Best way to determin the value of a card
Gold Border = $2-$30 trade value
Shiny cards = 2-$15 trade value (txP)
Non marked cards = .25-$5
Exceptions are King of Tyrus wa version is $20
and a couple other cards from  the warrior set before the border system came about, this set is denoated by the sword icon on the bottom of the card

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: redemption101 on April 21, 2010, 11:13:27 PM

Ken's values are pretty much the standarad trade value for cards(due to being the largest single card distributer).
Most of the time you can actualy buy cards for 1/2 that value on the boards. 

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: BlazerCC on April 21, 2010, 11:14:56 PM

K so if trading a card Ken's price is the base but if im trying to sell one try for about 1/2 that thanks.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: BubbleBoy on April 21, 2010, 11:54:47 PM

Quote from: BlazerCC on April 21, 2010, 11:14:56 PM

... but if im trying to sell one ...

Or buy one. :)

This is a really cool opportunity for you, and I hope that it is God's way of telling you that this is what he wants you to do.

By the way, depending on where you live, you might be able to get together with a playgroup nearby and maybe go to some tournaments. :)

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: Prof Underwood on April 22, 2010, 12:22:43 AM

Quote from: BubbleBoy on April 21, 2010, 11:54:47 PM

By the way, depending on where you live, you might be able to get together with a playgroup nearby and maybe go to some tournaments. :)

And if you don't live near anyone, you can join our online tournament that goes on each month where you can play for free and win real prizes :)  If your interested, go to this thread. (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19910.0)

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: Red on April 22, 2010, 10:55:54 PM

wow that rocks. also don't trade because of bad things that may happen.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on April 22, 2010, 11:00:39 PM

Quote from: RED on April 22, 2010, 10:55:54 PM

wow that rocks. also don't trade because of bad things that may happen.

That is like saying don't breathe, you might breathe in poison.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: xCaLeBx on April 22, 2010, 11:01:38 PM

Quote from: RED on April 22, 2010, 10:55:54 PM

wow that rocks. also don't trade because of bad things that may happen.

Don't be a noob....like him ^.^



trading is great just pay attention over at the trading refrence threads and expect to send first once or twice before getting a good rep. which I'm sure you'll have in no time  ;)

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: Red on April 22, 2010, 11:07:35 PM

He may not be awlloed to trade like me also caleb i'm not a noob.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on April 22, 2010, 11:11:56 PM

Whether he is or not doesn't mean you discourage him though!

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: The Warrior on April 22, 2010, 11:15:22 PM

Quote from: xCaLeBx on April 22, 2010, 11:01:38 PM

Don't be a noob....like him ^.^

lets stop this while we're ahead

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: Red on April 22, 2010, 11:17:42 PM

the guy above me is a noob.(if my rts worked i'd show you)

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: The Warrior on April 22, 2010, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: RED on April 22, 2010, 11:17:42 PM

the guy above me is a noob.(if my rts worked i'd show you)

THATS IT!
[ img ]multiple images removed[ /img ]
IM NO NOOB

(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcactusgamedesign.com%2Fmessage_boards%2FThemes%2Fdefault%2Fimages%2Fwarnpmod.gif&hash=bc306538caeb0188fb1ccfe476add81c7473f295) I don't know what made you think this would be okay after already being warned about spamming the boards.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: JSB23 on April 22, 2010, 11:59:49 PM

Yes, this is exactly how we want to welcome a new user.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on April 23, 2010, 12:05:36 AM

Apologies to you Blazer. We're not all this insane. Please have fun!

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: 12tipton3 on April 23, 2010, 12:12:12 AM

Pig and Cattle Massages
"we put the spa in spam!"
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :rollin:

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: drb1200 on April 23, 2010, 07:35:01 AM

First of all, welcome to the boards! Second of all, trading is a great way to get cards you want. As for RED, please don't discourage people to do things just because your parents won't let you. DONT EVER DRIVE A CAR OR BE IN ONE BECAUZ PEOPLE GET INTOO CAR AXIDENTS.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: Red on April 23, 2010, 07:49:21 AM

well he got all those cards so i don't think he'll need to trade.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: 12tipton3 on April 23, 2010, 08:12:58 PM

i realize that SPAM-ing is bad, (and is against the rules) BUT!! (at the risk of being warned by shaef) the warrior was provoked. red was wrong in this situation. i tried to lighten this topic, but epically failed. i do think that the warrior needs to control his spam before he gets banned. i also however see where he is coming from.

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: The Warrior on April 23, 2010, 08:35:38 PM

Quote from: Da Muzik Maker on April 23, 2010, 08:01:20 PM

Quote from: The Warrior on April 22, 2010, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: RED on April 22, 2010, 11:17:42 PM

the guy above me is a noob.(if my rts worked i'd show you)

THATS IT!
[ img ]multiple images removed[ /img ]
IM NO NOOB

(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcactusgamedesign.com%2Fmessage_boards%2FThemes%2Fdefault%2Fimages%2Fwarnpmod.gif&hash=bc306538caeb0188fb1ccfe476add81c7473f295) I don't know what made you think this would be okay after already being warned about spamming the boards.

Dude... if i where you, i would take a break from the boards, you only get like, 2-3 moderations befor you get banned. and your still new, either that or don't post untill you get unmoderated. and tell EVERY one on here that you where mean to sorry.

1st) im not New I just became a Hero Member (5 stars)
2nd) i dint know it was only 2-3 moders b4 ban
3) im sorry for spamming

Title: Re: New guy on the block....
Post by: The Schaef on April 23, 2010, 08:44:05 PM

Quote from: 12tipton3 on April 23, 2010, 08:12:58 PM

i do think that the warrior needs to control his spam before he gets banned. i also however see where he is coming from.

I can't think of anything that a person would say or do that would cause me to think to myself, this makes it okay for me to create a post with the same image repeated dozens of times.