tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987584019809014152024-02-18T23:08:10.529-05:00Gint-A-Cuffs XMark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-7608849751501803742019-07-17T10:51:00.000-04:002019-07-17T10:51:42.211-04:00Gint-A-Cuffs is taking a year off<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a busy summer. The release of Topps Allen & Ginter set crept up on me. I'm not ready for the next edition of Gint-A-Cuffs and would like to take a break. Sorry for the late notice. Thanks for your support.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-55895385244760425102018-10-28T22:51:00.000-04:002018-10-28T22:51:03.855-04:00We have a winnerAfter many moons the Commissioner is ready to announce a winner to the GACX event of the year.<br />
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With 127.5 points, it is our artist in residence, Spankee.<br />
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Congratulations. Maybe this will take the sting out of the football loss to Georgia Tech. Probably not, but it is nice.<br />
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Speaking of nice, I'd like to thank the good folks at <a href="https://topps.com/" target="_blank">Topps</a> for providing our prizes.<br />
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That means we'll have a second chance drawing. Spankee won't be involved, since he won. Matt S. withdrew from the competition. A good reason, too. I'm disqualifying the Ginter Godfather, as he never posted his results. Sorry.<br />
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Since this is the 10th year of GAC, I've spun the randomizer wheel 10 times.<br />
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And the winner? Judson.</div>
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<br />I have to apologize for not being involved more than I have this year. Honestly, I just wasn't feeling it. This is a disservice to the contestants, and for that I'm sorry.<br /><br />I'll be contacting Spankee and Judson to get shipping info and will have the prizes out soon. No, really.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-34370333358877268812018-09-30T23:30:00.000-04:002018-09-30T23:30:59.167-04:00Confessions of a Commissioner and other thoughtsI've been a poor Commissioner this year. I haven't been giving much attention to Gint-A-Cuffs.<br />
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I can make excuses all day long, but I won't.<br />
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I will apologize, though. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I haven't answer questions quicker, been more of a promoter, interacted more. For those things, and probably more that aren't on my radar, I'm sorry.<br />
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So, the close of GACX draws nigh. Too nigh, tonight. So, let's have a decree party.<br />
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I, Commissioner of Gint-A-Cuffs, decree that the <b>new contest end</b> will be Tuesday night, October 2, 2018, at 11:59pm, on the East Coast. That's a two day extension.<br />
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That will help those still wondering why I haven't ruled on the <b>Glow In The Dark</b> cards.<br />
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My decree? They shall be worth +3 points, in addition to any card point value (FP / FT / Yankee).<br />
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Now, for some answers to some linger comments...<br />
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<b>GCA wrote:</b> Just got two boxes, so I'm not in the contest, but just playing along for fun. Never done this before, so this might be a N00b question...
Do inserts of someone's favorite player / my favorite team count as anything additional? Like an Ohtani Fantasy Goldmine.
Also, does a Yankee box loader only count half? I see the hits are ½, but not the box loaders....<br />
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<b>The Commissioner answers:</b> GCA, thanks for playing along. There are not N00b questions. Yes, the FP of any other contestant will score you points (1.7x). It is a bit confusing, depending whether the FP is a base card, a mini, or a hit. Yes, a Yankee box loader counts half the points of the regular box loader. In this case, the box loader is considered a hit.<br />
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<b>P-town Tom wrote:</b> I've only ever done Gint-a-cuffs once, but man, do I love these posts. It's like Dear Abby for the cardboard minded!<br /><br /><b>The Commissioner answers:</b> Tom, thanks. I think. Back in the 1980s I remember there was a syndicated card / hobby column called, Ask Babe. People would write in with questions and Babe would answer. Maybe I could do that. Sort of like a Frasier Crane call-in show. Except that I don't want to talk to people. Hmmm.<br /><br /><br />2 days, people.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-15380901331077140112018-09-17T16:44:00.001-04:002018-09-17T16:44:52.992-04:00Questions. We have questions.I didn't say answers, but we have questions.<br />
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I was amazed that no one was asking any scoring rules, except for Nachos Grande.<br />
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We emailed a bit, then I forgot to provide an answer.<br />
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Then, poking around, I saw that more questions were being asked. Blogger, in their infinite wisdom decided that I shouldn't be notified of such trivial annoyances.<br />
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Now that I know, I'll address them and see if we can get this thing rolling.<br />
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<b>Nachos Grande asked:</b> I'll need a score ruling for the N43 box loader please.<br />
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<b>The Commissioner responds:</b> Upon review, it appears that the good folks at Topps are up to trickery and no good. This looks like a SP Albies box loader. I'm going to rule that a SP N43 Box Loader is worth +6 points (2 points above the regular box loader).<br />
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<b>Chris followed up with another question:</b> Also, while you are at it...I need scores for: + who knows? - Stealth minis (MS-#) as well. <br />
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<b>The Commissioner responds:</b> +4 points.<br />
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<b>--David asks:</b> There are mini glow-in-the-dark cards with regular numbers on back as well.<br />
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<b>The Commissioner responds:</b> Do you have any glow-in-the-dark cards or are you just messing with me? I know that there are GITD cards, I just don't want to make a ruling if it doesn't affect things. Leave well enough alone and all that.<br />
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<b>Spankee asks:</b> My box was a hot box, so I need a ruling there. Every base card in the hot box is glossy.<br />
<b><br />The Commissioner responds:</b> I dealt with "hot boxes" last year when there were foil cards. I'll use last year's ruling: Score every card as if it wasn't glossy. The box gets a <b>+20</b> to the overall score.<br />
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<b>The Ginter Godfather stated:</b> My box was absolutely abysmal, such that I don't even need to score it to know that I will be in last place. I need a ruling.<br />
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<b>The Commissioner responds:</b> My ruling is: too bad, so sad. But don't be dismayed. The good folks at <a href="https://www.topps.com/" target="_blank">Topps</a>, yes, the ones that are up to trickery and no good, have sent a second hobby box for a prize. Folks, it looks like there might be a random drawing in your future. Or the bottom of the barrel consolation prize. It really depends on how the bribes go. And so far, they haven't been good.<br />
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<b>Judson asked:</b> My box was short a hit and it could take Topps 2-4 weeks to replace it. I was planning on ordering another box to build the set, so I can use that box for scoring, if that's okay with you, Commish.<br /><br /><b>The Commissioner responds:</b> Hmmm. Interesting quandary. If you're going to build a new set and have already ordered the new box, let's do this. Score your first box. Then, take the 1st hit from the new box. That will be your scoring 3rd hit from the first box. I arrived at that number by using a random number generator. Generate 10 numbers between 1 and 3. The 10th number was "1".<br />
<br /><br />I know I need to update the 2018 scoring page. I promise I'll do better at checking the blog for questions.<br /><br /><br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-84978737734649604892018-08-19T00:27:00.002-04:002018-08-19T00:27:18.450-04:00Ready. Set. Go!And we're off. Start ripping packs and posting scores.<br />
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The scoring hasn't changed much from last year, but the cards have.<br />
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I'm sure that I've missed something, somewhere. Kindly bring it to my attention and I'll address it.<br />
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Thanks to all the participants for being patient with the Commissioner as he dealt with life. <br />
<br />Update: My wife is doing much better and has been back at work for a week. Thanks for the well wishes. Not quite as good as a bribe, but not so terribly awful. Thanks.<br />
<br />Now Go!<br /><br /><br />
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I've transcribed it below. I'll be using these odds to help formulate the final scoring rules.<br />
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*Base Card Glossy Parallel 1:6,161<br />
Base Short Print 1:2<br />
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<b>Base Card Mini Parallels</b><br />
Allen & Ginter Back 1:5<br />
Black-Bordered 1:10<br />
No Number 1:124<br />
*Brooklyn Back 1:248<br />
*Wood 1:2,709<br />
*Glossy 1:6,165<br />
*Metal 1:2,124<br />
*Printing Plate 1:1,328<br />Framed Cloth Card 1:640<br />Base Mini Short Print 1:13<br />
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Relic Version A 1:37<br />
Relic Version B 1:20<br />
Framed Mini Relic 1:56<br />
<br />* Framed Mini Sunken Treasure Relic 1:52,556<br />* Framed Mini DNA Relic 1:9,666<br />* Cut Signature 1:76,444<br />
* Framed Allen & Ginter Originals 1:9,344<br />* Single Autograph Relic Book 1:2,832<br />
* Dual Autograph Relic Book 1:5,644<br />Framed Mini Autograph 1:58<br /><br />
<b>Framed Mini Autograph Parallels</b><br />*Black Frame 1:527<br />*Red Ink 1:1,443<br />
*Framed Mini Employee Autograph 1:10,645<br />
<br />Full-Size Autographs 1:4,163<br />
*Rip Card 1:161<br />
*Double Rip Card 1:1,390<br />
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<b>Full Size Inserts</b><br />
World Talent 1:4<br />
Fantasy Goldmine 1:4<br />
World'd Greatest Beaches 1:6<br />*World'd Greatest Beaches Relic Parallel 1:8,086<br />
Baseball Equipment of the Ages 1:6<br />
Magnificent Moons 1:6<br />
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<b>Mini Inserts</b><br />
Indigenous Heroes 1:10<br />
World's Hottest Peppers 1:50<br />
Baseball Superstitions 1:50<br />
Postage Required 1:50<br />
Flags of Lost Nations 1:50<br />
Folio of Fears 1:50<br />
Home Run Challenge 1:24<br />
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<br />Any transcription errors fall on the head of the Commissioner.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-6784021785859195872018-08-09T08:59:00.000-04:002018-08-09T08:59:06.436-04:00Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping into the futureThere's your earwig <a href="https://youtu.be/cdB9lTUyshM" target="_blank">tune</a> for the day.<br /><br />I woke up in the middle of the night / morning with the realization that I did not post the rules for GACX yesterday.<br /><br />Then it dawned on me that I hadn't yet finished crafting them.<br /><br />And that a few of the participants hadn't yet offered up their Favorite Player / Favorite Team.<br /><br />So, things will again slip. I want GAC to be fun and correct. To that end, I'm pushing the start date to Sunday, August 19, 2018. I hope to post the rules on Saturday the 18th.<br /><br />This will be one of the latest start dates for GAC in history, but let's do it right.<br />
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Sorry for the delays. Life. Sheesh.<br /><br />On a positive note, my wife's doing much better. Still tender, hurting and moving slower than she'd like to.<br />
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Thanks for your understanding.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-80515799900218044292018-07-31T07:56:00.000-04:002018-07-31T07:56:31.017-04:00GACX start delayedI love my wife. So much that I took her to the Emergency Room at about 2am this morning.<br />
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Without violating HIPAA, the surgeon will be removing an organ that rhymes with Tall Sadder.<br />
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GACX will go on. It just might take a few days to get things up and running.<br />
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Let's say we start on August 8th. Sign ups due on August 7th. Spread the word.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-23990708782987804022018-07-26T16:22:00.002-04:002018-07-26T16:22:29.396-04:00Getting CloserHey, GAC fans. Things are heating up at the commissioner's headquarters. Rules are being contemplated, headaches anticipated, banner updated, prize secured, contestants added, some deadlines decided upon.<br /><br />So, if you're still undecided about joining the festivities this year, either paint or get off the ladder. The last day to sign up will be Monday, July 30, 2018.<br /><br />Please start commenting with your favorite team and favorite player.<br /><br />The contest will start on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 and will close on Sunday, September 30, 2018, or earlier if all contestants have submitted their scores. This should be plenty of time for you to send in your bribes.<br /><br />As has been the custom the last few years, I'd like a scan of the back of a A&G hobby pack. You know, so I can read the correct odds. Post it in the comments, please.<br />
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Again, some shout outs are in order. To Topps, for providing the prize, a hobby box of 2018 A&G, and to Spankee for his continued fine art that I've been using as banners.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-71795241090160701002018-07-06T10:30:00.002-04:002018-07-06T10:30:40.326-04:00GACX just around the cornerThe scheduled release date for the anticipated Topps 2018 Allen & Ginter product is July 18, 2018.
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That means that Gint-A-Cuffs is back. I'm beginning to the lay the groundwork. Updating rules, new leader board, etc. <br /><br />The contest will probably start at the end of July and wrap up at the end of September. Get a hobby box, rip it, score your cards, be a winner.
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<br />My thanks, as always, to <a href="https://twitter.com/vtspankee" target="_blank">@vtspankee</a> for the GAC header. This is not the final image, just a good place holder.<br /><br />If you'd like to join in the fun, celebrating 10 years of Gint-A-Cuffs, sign up in the comments section. No need to select your favorite player or favorite team. Yet.<br /><br />#GACXMark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-10876642319326605072017-10-12T22:17:00.000-04:002017-10-12T22:17:01.246-04:00We Have A Winner<a href="http://yadiermolinabaseballcards.blogspot.com/2017/09/gac-9-part-10-proof-of-life-and-that-is.html" target="_blank">B-Man</a>, come on down! You're the next winner in this little thing we call Gint-A-Cuffs.<br /><br />You had a killer box. The foils didn't hurt, either. <br /><br />For your prize, <a href="https://www.topps.com/#" target="_blank">Topps</a> has generously donated a hobby box of 2017 Allen & Ginter. It is in my possession. I've sent you an email for your address.<br />
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As Commissioner, I felt that I sort of phoned in my duties. Based on the final tally responses, some of you did as well. A few of you emailed me at the end and I appreciate that.<br /><br />We'll see what happens with GAC next year. For now, let's enjoy some post season baseball.<br /><br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-51042363737207584162017-09-14T15:17:00.000-04:002017-09-14T15:17:22.138-04:00Doing what I'm supposed to doEver have things in your life that you should do, but don't? Simple things. Calling back your friend. Getting the oil changed on time. Replying to questions on Gint-A-Cuffs scoring.<br />
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Those simple tasks that we don't do. Then a few days go by. We start to feel guilty that we haven't done them. Then a week passes. Then two. Now we're feeling guilty and we avoid the issue, rather than face it, deal with it and move on with life.<br />
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I return my friends' calls. I change the oil. I haven't been tending to Gint-A-Cuffs in the manner that I should be. I'm sorry and I ask for forgiveness.<br />
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So, to address the issues.<br />
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Hot foil boxes. My ruling is this. Score every card as if it wasn't foil. The box gets a <b>+20</b> to the overall score.<br />
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Judson asked about how to score a boxloader.<br />
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I noticed that you scored your boxloader as +4 (BL) x 1.7FP, rather than the +2 FP. Which one is the correct scoring?</blockquote>
He was replying to Commissioner for the Day, --David, who, with good intentions, gave slightly incorrect info. --David will not be penalized for this.<br /><br />
The correct boxloader multiplier is 1.7 for Favorite Player.<br />
<br />Now, to go update the scoring rules.<br />
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Thanks.<br />
<br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-73888511816151547312017-08-16T12:08:00.001-04:002017-08-16T12:08:23.855-04:00Letters. We get letters.Fortunately for me they're already formed into words and the words into sentences. Like I need to assemble random consonants and vowels to make heads or tails of your concerns. Geesh.<br />
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Let's see what gobbledy-gook I can spew to pacify the questions you've been tossing at me. I present them below. My lackey suggested that I edit them for brevity and clarity. I assume that he meant the questions, not my gibberish. We'll go with that.<br />
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B-Man asked:<br />
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Dear Comish, I believe I have a foil hotbox. I have busted two packs and the base cards have all been foil parallels. Is there a bonus for these parallels?</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foil card example, lifted from ebay</td></tr>
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The Commissioner thoughtfully replied:<br />
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Yeah, probably. I've got an idea in my head either for bonus for each card, which would upset the rules to such a degree you'd think that there was an eclipse around the corner, or maybe a bonus for the whole box. I'm leaning towards the second one. No firm answer as of yet. Adding a point or two to a mini or relic doesn't upset the balance of the contest. This one has the possibility. A ruling is due by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience.</blockquote>
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--David stated:<br />
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I'm a bit of a doof, so if this is answered above, please enlighten me: I pulled a mini red A&G back #/25. How does that score?</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brooklyn Back example, lifted from ebay</td></tr>
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The Commissioner thoughtfully replied:<br />
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--David, I can't disagree with your first statement. Regarding how that scores, let's open it up to the other contestants and see what happens. Oh, it looks like we have an answer.</blockquote>
J. Meeks replied:<br />
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The mini red A&G back #'d /25 is the Brooklyn back. I pulled one also.</blockquote>
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J. Meeks also went on to ask:<br />
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For box loaders, how do we score it if we pull one of another contestant's favorite player? I know that isn't technically a "hit," but I thought I would ask. </blockquote>
--David jumped in:<br />
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In the first example, you would get +4 Boxloader and +2 for Other FP (nothing for other's fav team, only other fav player). Wahoo!!</blockquote>
The Commissioner added his 2 cents:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Yep. What he said. Basically a "hit" is a card that scores points in GAC. Traditionally a "hit" is an auto or a relic card. A superdy-duperdy refractor. A numbered parallel. Things like that.</blockquote>
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Being a Chatty Cathy, J. Meeks also asked:
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Also, how is the scoring if the What A Day insert is of my favorite team OR features another participant's favorite player?</blockquote>
Again, --David jumped in:<br />
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Same for second example. You get the What A Day bonus then +2 for other fav player (nothing for other fav team). If YOUR fav team, then you get the +1 added. If YOUR fav player, then you get +4 added! Wahoo!!</blockquote>
The Commissioner again replied:<br />
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Yep. Who wants to run this thing next year? </blockquote>
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B Man, being the inquisitive sort, asked:
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OK Comish a few more rulings please. Last year SPs were not awarded points. Should I assume this remains the case this year?</blockquote>
The Commissioner reached back into his brain, thought a bit, and declared:<br />
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I have no clue why they weren't included last year. Let's bring them back. More points for everyone. Short Print full size cards shall be +1, usual FP/FT/Yankees adjustments. I'll need to update the actual rules page.</blockquote>
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In the same breath he also asked:
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Also, the Ultimate Card Giveaway - are these the Rediscover Topps cards?
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The Commissioner, realizing that he's running out of pithy retorts, replied:<br />
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Yes.</blockquote>
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On a more serious note, let me say:<br />
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Thank you all for your kind words of condolence. They were comforting. </blockquote>
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Now, stop with the questions and clarifications. I have things to do. Like sleep. And await your bribes.<br />
Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-13416589651888438132017-08-10T08:17:00.001-04:002017-08-10T08:17:30.843-04:00Generous Commissioner<a href="http://dansotherworld.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dan</a>, in the wee hours of this morning, asked if he could again join our happy band.<br /><br />I've decided to say yes, with no bribe involved.<br /><br />Dan, please post your Favorite Player / Favorite Team. I'll add them in later.<br /><br />The rest of the contestants, please check to see who Dan picked, because his FP will affect your scoring.<br /><br /><br />I say I'll add them in later because I'm headed off to Indiana this morning. My wife's uncle passed away earlier this week. Today is the viewing and service, tomorrow is the burial.<br /><br />Figuring it might be a tad gauche to update this blog during that time, I'm erring on the side of caution and respect. I might have a few minutes tonight, after family time.<br /><br />Start ripping.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-18026151567490601542017-08-09T22:31:00.004-04:002017-08-09T22:31:45.230-04:00Ready. Set.Hey there, Gint-A-Cuffs contestants. <br /><br />I've made <a href="http://gintacuffs.blogspot.com/p/2017-rules.html" target="_blank">the 2017 rules and scoring page</a> available. Things will kick off in a short bit.<br /><br />I'd like to thank <a href="http://topps.com/" target="_blank">Topps</a> for the great prize (a hobby box of 2017 Allen & Ginter).<br /><br />Being veterans of Gint-A-Cuffs, you know what to do. (Bribe. Bribe. Bribe.)<br /><br />I'm sure that as the bleary-eyed commissioner I've made some colossal mistake. I'll correct it in a few days. <br /><br />Ask questions on the <a href="http://gintacuffs.blogspot.com/p/q.html" target="_blank">Q&A page</a>. Show your scoring cards. Keep it clean. Have fun. <br /><br />Now Go!<br />
<br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-60997300126863605582017-08-06T23:45:00.002-04:002017-08-06T23:45:28.475-04:00Unanticipated DelayTo make Gint-A-Cuffs work, a few things need to happen.<br />
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Number 1. Participants need to declare their Favorite Player and Favorite Team. If you've done so, thank you. If not, please do it.<br />
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I'll be trying to contact those that haven't yet declared.<br />
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Number 2. The Commissioner needs to get the scoring straightened out. Please do it.<br />
<br />I'll be crunching numbers like, well, whatever crunches numbers.<br /><br />Thanks for your patience. Please stay tuned.<br />
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<br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-58394579377961087892017-08-04T15:53:00.001-04:002017-08-09T16:40:57.029-04:002017 Hobby Wrapper / OddsJudson, from <a href="http://cardboardhabit.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Cardboard Habit</a>, sent in this scan of a wrapper, detailing the odds of cards.<br />
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I've transcribed it below. I'll be using these odds to help formulate the final scoring rules. No, there won't be any skill-test questions for our neighbors to the north.<br />
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*Base Card Glossy Parallel 1:4,244<br />
Base Short Print 1:2<br />
Base Short Print Glossy Parallel 1:4,244<br />
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<b>Base Card Mini Parallels</b><br />
Allen & Ginter Back 1:5<br />
Black-Bordered 1:10<br />
No Number 1:85<br />
*Brooklyn Back 1:170<br />
*Wood 1:2,332<br />
*Glossy 1:4,244<br />
*Metal 1:1,811<br />
*Printing Plate 1:1,058<br />
Base Mini Short Print 1:13<br />
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<b>Base Card Mini Short Print Parallels</b><br />
Allen & Ginter Back 1:65<br />
Black-Border 1:130<br />
No Number 1:85<br />
*Brooklyn Back 1:170<br />
*Wood 1:2,332<br />
*Glossy 1:4,244<br />
*Framed Cloth Card 1:543<br />
Relic Version A 1:24<br />
Relic Version B 1:24<br />
Framed Mini Relic 1:105<br />
Framed Mini Relic Gems and Ancient Fossils 1:3,600<br />
Framed Mini Relic Fictional Figures 1:8,174<br />
*Cut Signature 1:51,767<br />
*Framed Allen & Ginter Originals 1:7,924<br />
*Single Autograph Relic Book 1:2,390<br />
*Dual Autograph Relic Book 1:5,431<br />
Framed Mini Autograph 1:65<br />
*Framed Mini Autograph Parallels:<br />
*Black Frame 1:423<br />
*Red Ink 1:1,139<br />
*Framed Mini Employee Autograph 1:10,494<br />
*Rip Card 1:160<br />
*Double Rip Card 1:1,441<br />
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<b>Full Size Inserts</b><br />
What A Day 1:2<br />
World's Fair 1:5<br />
Sport Fish & Fishing Lures 1:5<br />
Revolutionary Battles 1:10<br />
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<b>Mini Inserts</b><br />
World's Dudes 1:13<br />
Bust a Move! 1:20<br />
Required Reading 1:50<br />
Magicians & Illusionists 1:34<br />
Constellations 1:50<br />
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Extremely Short Print Stealth 1:5,227<br />
*Dual Autograph Book 1:77,650<br />
*World Baseball Classic Full Size Relic 1:274<br />
*World Baseball Classic Mini Relic 1:8,174<br />
Full Size Autograph 1:731<br />
Ultimate Card Giveaway Topps buyback 1:6<br />
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key: * = Sequentially Numbered<br />
<br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-72087464771670985582017-08-01T16:53:00.001-04:002017-08-01T16:53:44.899-04:00Be Calm and Rip Some PacksIt is now the first of August. People all over the globe are wondering when Gint-A-Cuffs will actually start.<br /><br />The official start date will be Monday, August 8, 12:01 am. Just after Sunday night turns into Monday morning. Eastern Daylight Saving time. Or are we off that? Monday morning, Knoxville, Tenn. time. There.<br /><br />Judson was able to provide a wrapper image. Odds and points are being scrutinized.<br />
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Topps has graciously provided a prize of a Hobby Box.<br /><br />Sign up. Pick your Favorite Player, Favorite Team.<br />
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If you have questions, ask.<br /><br />Be calm. Rip some packs.<br /><br />Limber up.<br /><br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-16696897095202694712017-07-22T11:15:00.001-04:002017-07-22T11:15:23.527-04:00GAC 9!We're a go on Gint-A-Cuffs 9!<br />
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There's been some interest. I've started working on the updated rules. An email has been sent to Topps, asking for another year of sponsorship.<br />
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What do I need to do next? Get a high quality scan / image of the back of a hobby pack to see the odds / subsets.<br />
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I need you to spread the word. Get a few more collectors interested. Start thinking about your favorite player and favorite team.<br />
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Yes, I understand that the price of a hobby box increased. Sorry about that.<br />
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You might also be under the impression that you must have your hobby box in at the time the contest starts (roughly August 1st). Nope. You need to have your final score submitted by the time the contest ends (roughly September 30th). Yep.<br />
<br />Let me know in the comments if you're interested in participating.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-72431072350646525702017-07-20T12:24:00.003-04:002017-07-20T12:24:55.051-04:00GAC 9?A few of you have asked about what is happening with Gint-A-Cuffs this year.<br /><br />I haven't given it much thought. Yes, Topps A&G has hit the street. Packs are being busted.<br /><br />And I haven't even looked at a checklist.<br /><br />So, let's have a sign up. If there's enough interest, I'll toss some rules together and we'll have fun.<br /><br />How much is "enough interest"? I'll know it when I see it.<br /><br />No, the rules aren't going to be changing much. New subsets, new cards, same snark.<br /><br />If you want in, comment below. You know what to do.<br /><br />Signed,<br />
The CommissionerMark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-28758027920652329172016-10-15T22:29:00.000-04:002016-10-15T22:29:05.193-04:00A winner is you (plural) - GAC VIIIAfter spending hours looking at the entries, my crack accounting team has determined that the scores presented are accurate and that Brad's score of 153.5 is the winner of Gint-A-Cuffs VIII.<br /><br />Congrats. I had to triple check the rules about that double rip card. The stars aligned in your favor when you bought that box. Good choice on Kenta Madea as your Favorite Player.<br />
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Brad, a 2016 Topps Allen & Ginter Hobby Box, graciously provided by our sponsor, <a href="http://topps.com/" target="_blank">Topps</a>, will be headed to you.<br />
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Now, the last place participant that offered points is the Ginter Godfather. With a name like that, and a blog that surfaces but once a year to be involved with Gint-A-Cuffs, you'd think that points would be flowing. Not this year. But they were just low enough to earn you the consolation prize of a 2016 Topps Allen & Ginter Hobby Box to be sent your way.<br /><br />Now, for the mystery winner. I took the remaining participants that entered a score, randomized them eight times (GAC VIII) and the magic numbers selected Faith. I'll be sending something special from my personal collection of hoo-haw.<br />
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<br />Winners, please send me your current mailing address and I'll get the items out this next week.<br /><br />Thank you all for participating. I look forward to next year.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-62563824908869933922016-10-07T16:09:00.004-04:002016-10-07T16:09:51.050-04:00Fact Checking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />Gint-A-Cuffs is officially closed. Now is the time for the Commissioner to wake from his slumber and fact check the scores that have been posted, possibly make corrections, wait for the bribes to come flooding in, then declare an actual winner.<br />
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The contestant with the highest total will be receiving a hobby box of 2016 Topps Allen & Ginter, thoughtfully provided by our sponsor, <a href="http://www.topps.com/" target="_blank">Topps</a>.<br /><br />The contest with the lowest total will also be receiving a similar hobby box. By similar I mean the same darn thing.<br /><br />I'll randomize the other contestants who submitted a score and they'll be receiving something out of my own stash of collectibles.<br /><br />Thanks for participating.Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-24080056579554426452016-09-23T07:42:00.001-04:002016-09-23T07:42:35.498-04:00This is how you bribeSeveral weeks ago I was approached by a contestant. They said that they wanted to send me a bribe. I told them that I absolutely could not accept a bribe. That would go against everything that Gint-A-Cuffs stands for. Fair play. Impartiality. <br /><br />Ah, heck. Send it. Who am I to buck tradition? This is what the contestant sent.<br /><br />
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<br />If you'd like to see your bribe posted here, contact me and I'll give you my address. <br /><br />Note: this bribe may, or may not, influence my decisions about scoring. Probably not. Do you want to chance it?<br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-27616414463204573782016-08-06T23:27:00.002-04:002016-08-06T23:27:57.203-04:00More letters and letters answeredThis is what I was dealing with.<br />
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When dealing with a dessert from the Cheesecake Factory, one does not trifle with numbers and scoring.<br />
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B Man asks: <br />
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Dear Comish what value if any do the Full Size Numbers Game inserts have?
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And the Commissioner answers:<br />
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Full Size Numbers Game inserts are a 1:2 pack card. They will have a value of +2.</blockquote>
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B Man also asks:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Ditto for Full Size SPs?</blockquote>
And the Commissioner answers:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Are Full Size cards #301-350 short printed? Based on 2015, they aren't. No ruling at this time. Try again later.</blockquote>
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boots~ asks:<br />
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Pulled a box loader (+4) of Rizzo. Would I get a bonus since he's on the favorite player list? </blockquote>
And the Commissioner answers:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Most definitely. I am going to rule that box loaders are 'hit' cards, therefore in this case you'd get the 1.7x multiplier. If your Rizzo is BL-AR, then you'd get +4 for the box loader x 1.7 for being on the FP list, equaling 6.8 points.</blockquote>
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--David asks:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
I pulled a FSRA - Full-sized Relic of a comedian... Seriously... What are the points for relics that aren't ball players? </blockquote>
And the Commissioner answers:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The MISC section of the rules states: <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.6px;"><i>+5 Full-Size Relics Version A 1:24 (#FSRA-xxx) (Jersey / Pants / Bat / etc) (Hit Card - divide by 2 if Yankee)</i> To be safe, I'd go with that one.</span></span></blockquote>
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boots~ commented:<br />
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I like this commish way more than Bud Selig! </blockquote>
And the Commissioner replied:<br />
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A. Who wouldn't? B. Thanks. C. Flattery is not a bribe substitute.</blockquote>
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Jedi Jeff asks:<br />
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Does the Fav Player bonus point translate into the Numbers insert? Would I get the 2 bonus points because I pulled a Numbers Game of Kershaw? </blockquote>
And the Commissioner answers:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Fair question. I didn't specifically detail that one out. So it would be +2 for Numbers Game card, +2 for Favorite Player. 4 points total.</blockquote>
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The Commissioner is going on a three day family vacation. I'll be back to answer your questions on Wednesday. Maybe sooner but don't hold your breath.<br />
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I'll be folding these answers into the official 2016 Rules page later.<br />
<br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798758401980901415.post-28681004696260248982016-08-05T17:10:00.000-04:002016-08-05T17:10:05.337-04:00Letters, we get letters...And so it begins.<br />
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Questions about scoring are starting to roll in. For those of you who are new to Gint-A-Cuffs, this is nothing new. Be aware that the good Commissioner can't immediately answer all the questions that come pouring in due to poor explanations of scoring on his part. Give him time.<br />
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I haven't made rulings on these, but I did want to get them out so you wouldn't think I'm a total slacker.<br />
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B Man asks: <br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Dear Comish what value if any do the Full Size Numbers Game inserts have?
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And the Commissioner answers:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
I'm at dinner. I'll think about it.</blockquote>
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B Man also asks:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Ditto for Full Size SPs?</blockquote>
And the Commissioner answers:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Still at dinner.</blockquote>
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boots~ asks:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Pulled a box loader(+4) of Rizzo. Would I get a bonus since he's on the favorite player list? </blockquote>
And the Commissioner answers: <br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Dessert is coming up soon. Please hold.</blockquote>
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--David asks:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
I pulled a FSRA - Full-sized Relic of a comedian... Seriously... What are the points for relics that aren't ball players? </blockquote>
And the Commissioner answers:<br />
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Seriously? The second round of dessert is due. Come on, man.</blockquote>
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I'll be mulling these over some TUMS and will have answers for you shortly.<br />
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<br />Mark Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022715354021247303noreply@blogger.com2