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« Reply #400 on: December 09, 2004, 10:46:19 PM » |
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So if it is by machine, are there like mechanical hands that hold the cards? I ntoice on both my Grim fur and hermione thick sweater card, that there is a little dent in the card, in the same place, same shape pratically. One I bought on eBay and the other I pulled from a pack myself, so I think it may have been during production since these cards are thicker than what they are used to.
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« Reply #401 on: December 09, 2004, 10:58:59 PM » |
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Um, no I don't think the machine has hands- but everyone who handles the cards on the way to the machine does  There's a lot of work that goes into the production process before the cards even make their way to the plant to be put into packs and boxes. But, I'm not in production so I don't have the expertise to answer specific question I'm in customer service, so I only get to see damaged cards anyway!! |
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Roz
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« Reply #402 on: December 09, 2004, 11:01:40 PM » |
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Um, no I don't think the machine has hands- but everyone who handles the cards on the way to the machine does Ahh so you are not an equal opportunities employer ??  Hee hee - it's amazing how people can get the wrong end of the stick these days isn't it  |
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rns91294
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« Reply #403 on: December 09, 2004, 11:56:48 PM » |
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Okay, see I used to work for a newspaper, and when sales inserts were put in the paper, there was a machine that "held" the inserts and dropped them inside each paper. I thought maybe there was something that did something like this i order to get the cards in the packs.
Now how to the costumes and such get put in, bu hand? And then how do they get the cards glued and pressed together. This all fascinates me.
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« Reply #404 on: December 10, 2004, 12:56:33 AM » |
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To the best of my knowledge (which I admit is limited) the costume pieces are put in by hand and then the top layer adhered to the bottom - like a sandwich.
Which explains why so many cards are askew (every company suffers the same problems - stripes going the 'wrong' way, etc.)
As for how the machines 'grab' the cards - I believe it's suction. Or it was back the first time we did sketch cards - because the suction left a circular mark on a lot of the cards. I'm not sure how it's actually done and our production manager is out having surgery
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« Reply #405 on: December 10, 2004, 04:32:24 PM » |
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After plenty of sagas my case finally arrived - I was very tempted to just sell the boxes but the lure of was just too great - and I was very pleased. CASE CARD Harry and Buckbeak AUTOGRAPHS 2 x Fred and George Weasley Double Auto PROP CARDS 1 x Daily Prophet (114/480) 1 x Marauder's Map (433/500) 1 x Sleeping Bag Prop (472/1980) COSTUME CARDS 1 x Griffindor Material (140/330) 1 x Ron's Jumper (651/731) 1 x Fudge Coat (307/830) 1 x Harry Quiditch Far (737/1143) 1 x Harry Robe (966/2173) 1 x Harry Quiditch Close (1580/2173) 1 x Lupin Coat (1738/2900) Film Cell from US Theatrical trailer (900) 1 x Werewolf 1 x Knight Bus 1 x Harry and Arthur Feel very lucky given the other breakdowns I have seen. |
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« Reply #406 on: December 10, 2004, 05:21:03 PM » |
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wtg on the case garage
nice break down
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savage727
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« Reply #407 on: December 10, 2004, 06:31:52 PM » |
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You did very well Garage compared to most people here! |
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« Reply #408 on: December 12, 2004, 02:41:00 AM » |
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Got my Case plus 1 Box today Opened 1 box, but the case has gone to Santa Claus and it isn't to be opened until Christmas :'( :'( So here it is... 1 X BT1 1 x Lupin costume 1916/2900 R2,4,6,7,8 :'( :'( :'( :'( But I've still got a full case to go |
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« Reply #409 on: December 12, 2004, 06:08:47 AM » |
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Good luck with that Case |
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savage727
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« Reply #410 on: December 12, 2004, 06:10:22 PM » |
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Yea good luck with your case Dereck!! Let us know what you pulled after you open them on Christmas day! Can you say triple!! |
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rns91294
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« Reply #411 on: December 14, 2004, 10:29:52 PM » |
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I think we will see a lot more breakdowns on this thread after Christmas!!!
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kbmum
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« Reply #412 on: December 25, 2004, 10:42:51 PM » |
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I have a few minutes before we run off to celebrate Christmas with family, so here are my box breakdowns:
Box 1
Daily Prophet prop (VERY nice swatch)
Box 2
Vincent Crabbe auto
Knight Bus filmcard (cells show the three kids and Lupin in the Hogwarts Express compartment, right after the dementor appeared)
Daily Prophet prop (complete with scratch)
It's kind of funny. I have five boxes from two dealers and pulled three props -- ALL of them Daily Prophet cards! I'm going to contact Artbox about getting a replacement for the scratched card, then I'll post about some trades I'd like to make.
I can't complain about my boxes. I've pulled two autos, three props, two costumes and three filmcards. Almost makes me want to get a few more boxes and see if my luck holds out!
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savage727
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« Reply #413 on: December 26, 2004, 04:58:26 PM » |
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Nice one kbmum, you have done better than most with your boxes!
Has anyone dealt with Artbox concerning damaged cards? Do they respond and replace them?
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kbmum
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« Reply #414 on: December 26, 2004, 07:24:05 PM » |
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Artbox will replace damaged cards if you contact them via email first and if they have any replacements left for the particular card. It's my understanding that the supply is running low for the first set.
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« Reply #415 on: December 27, 2004, 09:04:46 PM » |
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Well here it is at last.I've been at work over Christmas,so just finished opening my case 1 set of BT's + spares 4 sets of RI-R9 + spares Film cards Harry + Arthur 792/900 Courtyard 182/900 Werewolf 213/900 Prop cards Sleeping bag 1761 + 300/1980 Unfogging the future 633/930 Auto cards Crabbe RON Costume cards Harry Quid(dist) 1084 + 837/1143 Harry Quid(close) 1253 + 1255/2173 Harry + Cedric Quid 353/628 Aunt Marge 282/430 Lupin jacket 2660 + 1916/2900 Lupin shirt 629/834 Creature cards Grim Fur 694/880 |
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savage727
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« Reply #416 on: December 27, 2004, 09:19:54 PM » |
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Hi Dereck: Looks like you did pretty well - congrats on the Ron Auto card!! |
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Roz
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« Reply #417 on: December 27, 2004, 11:26:20 PM » |
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Yahay - that rocks - well done - the case also had a nice distribution of costume cards - some rarer ones and no repeats!
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« Reply #418 on: December 28, 2004, 01:32:35 AM » |
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what do you have to do to send a card back to artbox?
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« Reply #419 on: December 28, 2004, 04:35:30 AM » |
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Well done Dereck Told You Id pick you a great case!!!! Have a great xmas and new year and same to everyone else!!! My host hasnt sorted out the renewal but I can assure everyone that the web site will be up by the new year with some great prices!!!! Thanks |
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