Las Vegas Industry Summit: Good Ideas Part 2 - 'Redemption Incentive'

In the next series of posts I will try and recall all the interesting ideas I heard from hobby shop owners, manufactures and others that attended the Industry Summit in Las Vegas, NV last week. If you think its a good idea, or bad one ... let us know in the comments or by posting your own blog about the subject. Send me a link and I'll post it here as well.

(Please Note: I'll have posts on expired redemptions later - and the kinds of things you might be able to do when you pull an expired redemption. This post is more for current/non-expired redemption cards. I honestly think something needs to be done about expired redemption pulls, so stay tuned for that)

Redemption Card Incentive
No one likes getting a redemption card, even if its for Kobe Bryant or Adrian Peterson. People that open boxes or packs on a regular basis are bound to have dozens they have to send in over the course of a year.

What if you got something in return for all those redemption cards you sent in ... on top of the cards you were promised? Think of those restaurant cards you get stamped when you buy a meal and you get a 'free entree' if you buy 5 of them ... something like that, except for redemption cards. Say for example for every 10 redemption cards you send in, you get a free pack of cards .. something like that.

Its tough for the companies to know what would be 'fair value' for something like this. If you think its a good idea - try to be as specific as possible on what cards, packs, boxes, cases, autographs, jersey cards you would be expecting if you sent in 10, 20, 30+ redemption cards over a year. Should it depend on the 'quality of redemption card' you send in (for example a Kobe Bryant Autograph) or should they all be counted the same? You decide. Maybe they can give you a Voucher for special cards/packs you can redeem at Hobby Stores around the country .... give them ideas.

If you like this idea, share it on forums, write a blog, tell your card store owner, and certainly tell the companies you'd like to see this option. They will at least listen to everything you have to say - I promise.

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Las Vegas Industry Summit: Good Ideas Part 1 - 'Hobby Blaster'

In the next series of posts I will try and recall all the interesting ideas I heard from hobby shop owners, manufactures and others that attended the Industry Summit in Las Vegas, NV last week. If you think its a good idea, or bad one ... let us know in the comments or by posting your own blog about the subject. Send me a link and I'll post it here as well.

The Hobby Blaster
You can go to a well stocked Target and Wal-Mart and purchase packs of cards, or 'Blaster Boxes' of 5, 6, 7+ pack quantities that often contain an extra 'hit' or value card inside. Its a great double option for collectors. You sometimes see the same in Hobby Boxes, for example Topps Finest, which is broken down into 'Mini-Boxes' but not every product offers this option to the customer and shop owner.

Someone suggested a 'Hobby Blaster' where you get a box of packs just like Target & Wal-Mart + you could guarantee the customer a hit within those packs. It was brought up because kids can't afford a full Hobby Box, but they do like opening a 'box' instead of just 6 packs that were plucked from the shelf. (Plus kids like getting any jersey card or autographs) It also gives the shop more price points to sell at, and it gives the customer more options.

Sounds like a pretty good idea to me! The thing is, like most good ideas ... you need people to rally behind them in order to make them happen.


If you like this idea, share it on forums, write a blog, tell your card store owner, and certainly tell the companies you'd like to see this option at Hobby Stores. They will at least listen to everything you have to say - I promise.

Panini:
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Topps:
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Upper Deck:
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2010-11 NHL Adrenalyn Free Extra Sig Zdeno Chara

The best of the bunch this week - a 2010-11 Panini Adrenalyn NHL Hockey Zdeno Chara Free Extra Signature Codes. Flying back home from Vegas tomorrow. Look for Free NHL Adrenalyn Codes here to start back up on the 25th!

Player: Zdeno Chara #ES6 Extra Signature
Bruins - Defense
Offense: 81 - Defense: 93
Star Rating: 8
CODE: PN2T WMKN RJHD

2010-11 NHL Adrenalyn Kurtis Foster Free Code

One more day until the Extra Signature card. Free codes on the Blog until March 23 - then they will resume on our Free NHL Hockey Code page.

Player: Kurtis Foster #227
Oilers - Defense
Offense: 77 - Defense: 75
Star Rating: 6
CODE: PNW7 GG6D M9GR

2010-11 NHL Adrenalyn Free Code Corey Perry

A few more 2010-11 Panini Adrenalyn NHL Hockey cards to give away on the blog while I try and hit a jackpot in Las Vegas to buy more cards. Today we have Anaheim Ducks star Corey Perry.  Free codes on the Blog until March 23 - then they will resume on our Free NHL Hockey Code page.

Player: Corey Perry #254
Ducks - Wing
Offense: 90 - Defense: 80
Star Rating: 9
CODE: PN7D MMPG NK4R

Free Adrenalyn NHL Code James Neal

The first day in Las Vegas has not prevented us from posting a 2010-11 Panini Adrenalyn NHL Hockey Code thanks to Google's Blogger that allows for scheduled posting. Codes continue on the blog until March 24. Hopefully I hit a jackpot in Vegas and I get a few more boxes of Adrenalyn to giveaway on our Free NHL Adrenalyn Codes page.

Player: James Neal #266
Dallas Stars - Wing
Offense: 85 - Defense: 74
Star Rating: 7
CODE: PNGT 4X6X CKWT

James Anderson Free Adrenalyn NBA 2 Code

It's hard to get off the bench as a NBA Rookie and James Anderson is finding that out while playing for the 1st place San Antonio Spurs. Free NBA Series 2 Codes on the blog until March 23. Then they will pick up again on our Free Adrenalyn NBA Series 2 Codes page over on Sports Card Radio. Play Adrenalyn NBA online here.

Player: James Anderson RC #45
San Antonio Spurs - Guard
Offense: 78 - Defense: 78
Star Rating: 4
CODE: 3X4J RPNT RCFW

Free Adrenalyn NHL Code Zdeno Chara

Another day, another free Panini Adrenalyn Code. This one is of Boston Bruins 5-Time All-Star Zdeno Chara. You can play the new NHL Adrenalyn game online here. Free codes continue on the blog until March 24th. After that we will resume posting them on our Free NHL Adrenalyn Codes page.

Stay tuned later in the week for the Extra Signature version of this card that will be up for grabs!

Player: Zdeno Chara #57
Boston Bruins- Defense
Offense: 78 - Defense: 90
Star Rating: 8
CODE: PNNH WGKN 4JPX

2010-11 Adrenalyn NBA DeMar DeRozan Free Code

DeMar is an athletic guard for the Toronto Raptors known for his dunking ability - and maybe in NBA Adrenalyn Series 3 his ratings will go up a little bit. Free NBA Series 2 Adrenalyn Codes on the Blog until March 23. After that, check out our NBA Series 2 Free Code Page where we give out codes everyday! Play NBA Adrenalyn online here.

Player: DeMar DeRozan #193
Toronto Raptors- Guard
Offense: 88 - Defense: 83
Star Rating: 7
CODE: 3XXP KJMG MMGH

2010-11 NHL Adrenalyn Troy Brouwer Free Code

Today's free 2010-11 Panini Adrenalyn NHL Hockey code is of Stanley Cup Champion Troy Brouwer.  While I enjoy the warmth of Spring Training in Arizona, get on the ice and play the new Adrenalyn NHL Hockey game from Panini. My brother played the game and loved it, and we have already given away over 50 codes on our Free NHL Adrenalyn Codes page over on Sports Card Radio. Codes continue on the blog until March 24th.

Player: Troy Brouwer #156
Blackhawks - Wing
Offense: 83 - Defense: 75
Star Rating: 4
CODE: PNMD NXN9 XG47

2010-11 NBA Adrenalyn Series 2 Free Codes

Many young collectors have really enjoyed our 2nd year of giving away Adrenalyn NBA Cards and our 2010-11 Adrenalyn NBA Series 2 Free Codes page over on Sports Card Radio is on and popping. We won't be able to update that page for about a week - but until that time we've scheduled free codes to appear on this blog! Everyday from March 17-23 there will be a new NBA Series 2 code up for grabs. Check back early and often and be quick - each Adrenalyn code only works one time, for one person only. Be fast!


Player: Marvin Williams #257
Atlanta Hawks - Forward
Offense: 84 - Defense: 85
Star Rating: 5
CODE: 3X7H TF94 NJD4

2010-11 Free Adrenalyn NHL Josh Bailey Code

Hundreds of young collectors have taken advantage of our 2010-11 Panini Adrenalyn NHL Hockey Free Codes page over on Sports Card Radio. We won't be able to update that page for about a week - but until that time we've scheduled free codes to appear on this blog! Everyday from March 17-24 there will be a new code up for grabs. Check back early and often and be quick - each Adrenalyn code only works one time, for one person only. Be fast!

Product Checklist: 2010/11 NHL Adrenalyn Hockey Checklist

• Player: Josh Bailey #15
• Islanders - Center
• Offense: 83 - Defense: 74
• Star Rating: 6
• CODE: PN62 HX9D JH2R