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[ferdinand_the_yak]

Ferdinand , trey and blackcat are all delighted that i went in on the case i am a dud box magnet lol
but this time i am getting a hagrid costume card and Harry potter's mum auto

You know that isn't true

We know how hard it is to get any decent things here so we like to help each other out when we can!

[mcgonagall]

lol i know that i was j/k

i hope that everyone took it as that .

[blackcat20]

Dont worry, Im sure everyone realised it was a joke. 

[LikORish-Spider]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

I am posting a link to an auction just to give you an idea of what I think is a nice holder.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26378&item=5194297847&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

They make this in a size called PC 5 II, PC 6 II and PC 18 II.

The higher the number the thicker the card it holds. No one is making a holder for the Really thick cards like the "Monster Book of Monsters" yet, anyway that I know about.

They refer to thickness of the cards as " pt" or point. This is in mils (1/1000 of an inch). A normal card is about 50 pt, the "Monster Book of Monsters" is about 187.5 pt (3/16 inch).

A lot of techno jargon, but basically the thicker the cards the higher the "PT" number is. I think that 180 pt is the thickest currently being made Screwdown holder.

A couple of more interesting links:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26378&item=5195311795&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=55857&item=5196032386&rd=1

I recommend getting a small sample to see what you like. It'll save you from having to swap cards later to the one you ultimately end up liking. Remember NO PVC! (Poly Vinyl Chloride - it wrecks the cards)

Good luck on your boxes.

[rns91294]

Yes, welcome to the forum!!!!  And the addiction

[Anna]

Welcome to the forum ArwenEvenstar

I hope you have good luck with your SS boxes.
Since you're new at collecting, you'll most likely get a very good insert from your first box (beginner's luck ).

[grecopa]

Welcome to the forum ArwenEvenstar

I hope you have good luck with your SS boxes.
Since you're new at collecting, you'll most likely get a very good insert from your first box (beginner's luck ).

True, there is such a thing as beginners luck!  My first box of POA update was awesome.  SS will only be my 2nd non-sports card set.  I have found that everyone on this forum is eager to help newbies, and the price guide is a life saver for buying cards from other sets you may want.  Welcome and good luck on your boxes!

[ArwenEvenstar]

Thanks again everyone. 
Mcgonagall, Trey, Ferdinand, would you mind if I split a case or 2 with you guys on the GOF set? How much roughly would it save? Oh and does anyone know if there will be Chamber of Secrets cards?
Thanks Liko-rish spider for the information on cases. I'll have a proper look this arvo Ive just got to shoot off to school now. Everyone here is so freidnly! Once again thanks for making me feel really well...at home I suppose. 

[Morningangel-Iola]

I think the Chamber of Secrets is the next one, but please people correct me if I am wrong.

[ferdinand_the_yak]

Thanks again everyone.
Mcgonagall, Trey, Ferdinand, would you mind if I split a case or 2 with you guys on the GOF set? How much roughly would it save?

Of course - the more the merrier (and the more cards ) I think it was Kate (blackcat) who bought POA boxes for $100 + shipping per box. By splitting a case between us, we are paying $75 including shipping. So saving $25 AUD per box which is pretty good!

Between the 5 of us, I reckon we can split 2 cases

[Trey]

Between the 5 of us, I reckon we can split 2 cases

oh yes im sure we can  hey are you guys encouraging me to buy more?? you know what I will say to that........ hell yea  mwah ha ha they are all mine!!!

[ferdinand_the_yak]

Of course we are... I'd be disappointed if you didn't say that

Be glad that we don't have LOTR to collect in parallel now