Grab Bags Popular?

[Hi Im Brandon]

I have been in out of the hobby over the years. Back when I used to sell at card shows I used to run some grab bags and I saw others would do this.

I don't see any of this on the forum or am I missing something. Maybe I am very outdated or it's not allowed on here or the internet.

Dumb question perhaps but why aren't they more popular. I used to love to spend $5 - $10 on a grab bag get some commons, nice inserts and the chance for a high end card.

I used to like to sell them and people like me enjoyed buying them.

What are your thoughts about them.

Thanks,
Brandon

[yazfan71]

Personally I don't care for them, but I don't really buy packs or boxes much anymore either as chances are I won't get any PC cards from them. But per the rules of the site:
Section 1.01 Members cannot trade/sell any of the following

(c) Grab Bags – These are the lots that will contain a possible chance of certain cards. The exception to this is team lots (lots that only contain usually commons of a particular team) and they can only be sold to cover the cost of shipping.

[mrveggieman]

I usually get the basketball ones at target for $9.99. I have no delusions about getting a hit I just like getting some base and rookie cards for IP autos.

[pwaldo]

They aren't allowed on this forum and I'm pretty sure most forums don't allow them either

[Hi Im Brandon]

Thank you for the information and posts. I didn't see that. Appreciate it. I guess that's why I hadn't seen them on here.

Are there any reputable websites out there that do that or not at all?

I used to do this and his might be why I did pretty good with them:

I would put up a nice card say valued at $200 - $400 as the top hit for the grab bag. People would know what the card was and the bags would all be one sport. I knew what bag it was put in because I numbered them. Depending on the price top hit card I would split the bags up to make it affordable, good chances and so I could do another grab bag.

What are your thoughts about grab bags that way if you knew what the top hit was.

Thanks

[stlcardinalsfan]

if they are cheap like a couple bucks i dont see the problem.

i know ive traded on here doing blind team trades and have liked what ive gotten alot. a couple of times ive done trades like 50 base for 50 cardinals base ......since i pc the cardinals its always cool getting cards that i dont have and it being a suprise...in fact 2000 topps finest rick ankiel is one of my fav cards...isnt worth much but i got it from one of th eblind trades

[Hi Im Brandon]

Thanks for the response. Depending upon the value of the high value card I used to do and would do between $5 - $10.

I now know they are not allowed to be sold on the forum but if I have a website am I allowed to use that in my signature?

I have thought about this idea on and off because it could be fun and enjoyable for all.

Thanks!