question about a break

[theboxbreaker96]

im 14 yrs old and i have never broken a case and i really want to but i cant make up my mind what i should do for my birthday jan20. should i just preorder 6 boxes of 10-11 sp authentic($600) or should i get a case of 08-09 heroes and prospects($500) i love both products. then the last choice 08-09 ud s2 case($334) on sale. I dont want to waist my money so i kinda want some decent hits. my mind is saying heroes and prospects i hate when this happens. help is appreciated

[TheBoxBreaker]

It sounds like your all-time favorite product is H&P, so I think you should go with that. Plus, wouldn't it be better to get a whole case of H&P instead of "just" 6 boxes of SPA? Over the long run, the H&P case is actually $100 cheaper than the SPA boxes.

This is just my opinion, you should go with the product you prefer.

[reoddai]

I'm still waiting to break my own first case. Let's just say that I'm over 14

As was mentionned. 6 boxes of SPA does not a case make. SPA is usually 12 boxes a case. If you buy that you'll still be waiting to break your first case.

As for 08-09 H&P vs 08-09 UD S2 that's really a toss up.

In terms of how much people want stuff, usually it would go in order:
SPA, UD S2, H&P

UD S2... See, the problem with 08/09 UD S2 is that no one wants it. The best RC in the set is Varlamov, and he's not that popular since his Cup run. You're got a few SP jerseys, maybe a clear cut duo, a signature sensation and maybe a patch. at best, you're looking at a crosby, Gretzky or Orr auto, but those would be rare.

H&P has no NHL logos, but you can pull a Tavares or Hedman Auto, and it also tends to have great looking GU pieces.

In this case, I would say, if you want to trade stuff, SPA, if you want to feel 'good' after a break, whether or not you pulled a big hit, H&P. If you want to take a real big risk... then I'd still say SPA. If you wanted to break for fun break to say you've broken a case and get the cheapest most possible thing without caring about return on value, then I suppose you could do worse than 08/09 UD S2, but really any other year of S2 would be better. ATM though, I can't think of a case that would be worse than UD S2... actually even then I woulnd't do it. For the same price, you could probably get a decent amount of 10-11 Score which would be a way better return.

If you really want to go for a CASE of UD, try 05/06 UD S2. You can pull Ovechkin RC, Crosby RC autos or plates, some great hits and GU and its not that expensive. There's still lots out there at reasonable prices
http://www.dacardworld.com/sports-ca...by-12-box-case

That's just an example, but I really suggest staying away from 08/09 UD S2.