2008 Hawaii Trade Conference. Phoenix Edition

[Lgl0f]

dang... so many goodies :o 1/1 galore xD hope you had fun... 3... years... ago... LOL!

[chri5784]

@Lgl0f Oh yeah it was a lot of fun. Makes me sad to watch the video though, for I know my Mom was watching the shop while I was there. She never watched it again.

[iCardsAndMore]

I mean, that

[iCardsAndMore]

Lol tgat djuan woods is now in my possession

[bballguy01]

hey chris, i live in phoenix, send me a message next time you go to this so i can get a picture and a autograph from you! lol

[chri5784]

@bballguy01 It won't be in Phoenix anymore.

[bballguy01]

@chri5784 :(

[28Vikings28ALLDAY]

thats funny man the rip master is my local card shop owner lol.

[thecardcollector96]

sweet your on the jumbotron!, COOL Abyss! lol you could take Abyss! Your a ripped dude!

[awsomecars247]

what is your favourite to open baseball,fooyball,hocker or basketball

[chri5784]

Football.

[metallicguns95]

The Most epic of Chris' videos!

[baseballrocks12325]

i want to go!

[poochcake0220]

are regular people allowed to come to these events?

[chri5784]

Yeas they are. Just not allowed to attend every event. Some are for store owners.

[mrrapper1]

hawaii in phoenix?

[chri5784]

They use to only have it in Hawaii, but a lot of people couldn't make it. So they started doing inland version but kept the name the same.

[Catdogmouse11]

do they actually sell the black box printing plate product and if they do how much is it

[chri5784]

No. They are given away to people that attend.

[VTranGT]

do topps and upper deck contact you to sponsor you?

[chri5784]

Upper Deck called me last year and sponsored me.

[westriot]

Chris, are you an ass man? A lot of close up of butts in the vid :)

[TheFootballPlaya]

dude that is so amazing, i want to own a card store now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chri5784]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[tclarktpc]

Congratulations

[deloreanfan81]

do u have to b a retailer to go to those things or can anyone with enough coin go?

[bredsox34]

how do u get into one of those?

[chri5784]

You have to buy a ticket to the event. Some parts of the event you can only get into if you own a hobby store.

[huts94]

do they give you any free products

[chri5784]

They do give you stuff.

[chandler608]

like what

[xxmvpmanxx]

you obviously didnt watch the video

[PackersBrewersROCK]

what do you get

[sportsstuff87]

How much do i have to pay you to take me next year!!!! lol

[chri5784]

I beleive it is in San Diego next year. Should be fun.

[samusaran1126]

hi chris

i just bought a sweet shot from your site

got some sweet pulls

gonna sell em on ebay

thx for the box

[chri5784]

Thanks a lot. I am glad you liked the box!!

[jhman1]

Wowzers 100k views Chris! World record for any boxbreaking related video!

[chri5784]

Thanks a lot but they are not actual views. When someone clicks my homepage it counts as a view. Kinda screws up the count, but nothing I can do about it..

[natsfan1993]

100,000 a new record!!!!!

[BearDownTuitama]

Antoine Cason! my boy from the University of Arizona

BearDownAntoineCason

[roverkid]

what is the purpose of the entire convention...thats coming out weird but wut i mean like pretty much wuts it all about?

[chri5784]

All the major companies come together to address a lot of issues. Such as:

Problems in the industry

New and exciting promotions

New product

Hobby store concerns

etc.

It is basically a bunch of seminars geared towards hobby store owners. For coming out they give away promotional stuff.

Really fun time and you learn quite a bit.

[JonR8787]

how many people were signing autos

[chri5784]

Antoine Cason, Lindsey Wagner, Larry Fitzgerald, Jay Johnstone, Todd McFarlane & The Abyss.

That was proabbly all of the notable celebrity figures there.

[hiNotToFun]

one more thing how many ppl does ud bring

[chri5784]

I have no idea. I would guess maybe 10.

[hiNotToFun]

so you don't need upperdeck,topps ext. to sponser you? What are the special things for store oweners?

[chri5784]

Way to long to type under here.

[kovalev27c]

thats the coolest thing ever..i wana go just for the free boxes.

if there anyways they can pay for you or do you HAVETO pay for a 1000 plane ticket

[chri5784]

A few hobby shops are selected every year from the Major Sport companies. These companies sponosor the trip out for you if your hobby shop is selected. Other than that. You have to pay for a plane ticket out. Hotel rooms. $500 admission and etc.

[Sonom888]

cool you got a neo pets pack awsome jk

[thepickens]

cool. hey PM me if there is anything simler to this. thanks

[batista71295]

hes from tna lol i watch wwe i was wrong

[batista71295]

thats kane with a mask

[batista71295]

i live in ny so there should be card shows here how do u no were they r

[chri5784]

Search the back of a Beckett and you will see the scheduled shows each month.

[dloegsw]

dude that place is sick i wuld love to go there.....how are you able to?can any1 go if u pay?

[chri5784]

I beleive anyone can go if you pay. They do have events that are exclusive to Hobby Shop owners though.

[619wwerey619returns]

they hadd wwe cards there

[LOCCZCARDZ]

I almost won that Cutler when you had it on the bay.

[algonquinhoops31]

u should have a contest for the printing plates

[chri5784]

Sold the ones I didnt want and kept the ones I did.

[hotwheels526]

OK thanks

[hotwheels526]

Do you have to be a vip or something to go to those events?

[chri5784]

No not at all. You just have to pay the money and be in the card industry.

[da1bearsandsoxfan]

you should do a massive case group break ... that would be so cool cause so many people would join

[SNOsquaredP]

Did you get a Larry Fitzgerald autograph?

[chri5784]

Yeah I got one on my badge. It is hanging in the shop.

[Jrodsly]

HIS LAST NAME IS JUSTICE!! that's a cool last name.

[chri5784]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate that :)

[Jrodsly]

I try.

[mrrapper1]

could i buy packs from u

[chri5784]

I dont sell single packs. Sorry about that.

[woozy12188]

hey chris wat did you get in the topps chrome and sp authentic football box you got?

[chri5784]

Hi,

That is answered a few times in above comments. Thanks.

[hitithardfromtheback]

Hey Chris, I am a big minnesota fan. Why was it Chester Taylor/Corey Brewer lol? Should of been Adrian Peterson/Joe Mauer, those are the biggest stars here by far. Even Marion Gaborik, Al Jefferson, Justin Morneau would of been better selections. Anyways, thanks for sharing, I really enjoy your videos.

[chri5784]

I did make the cards :).. They were given by Upper Deck. There probably was some bigger MINN cards, I just didnt get them. Oh well, still nice of them to give something away.

[soberdick]

Wow what an awesome experience. Nice job with the video Chris.

[chri5784]

It was a great time. Thanks.

[jeffmu4]

Stellar video Chris, tons of insight, great to see. Glad you had a good time, I'm 36 and have been collecting for about 28 years, so it's always cool to see some "behind the scenes" stuff. Thanks for all your efforts in pacifiying your audience, we realize it takes some time on your end, and I get to live somewhat vicariously through you.

[chri5784]

Thanks a lot Jeff for the compliment. I apprecaite you watching my video.

[jeffmu4]

No worries at all Chris, I work retail for a living and I believe you "get it" as far as taking care of your customers in various fashions, you have earned my business going forward....Now if I can just get the wife to bump my allowance, it can happen sooner rather than later;)

[basballlman]

So it wasnt in Hawaii :/ abd aksi sweet stuff and when was it?

[chri5784]

It was april 12th thru 17th in Phoenix.

[basballlman]

so you won a your choice prize?

[chri5784]

On the wheel spin I did. I chose the sp box.

[biggle46]

this makes me want open ,my own hobby store really bad.lol

[chri5784]

Me too :)

[CARDINALFAN13]

chris did you break the boxes you won ? if so what did you get

[chri5784]

Paul Williams Auto out of Chrome & Patrick Willis Patch Auto out of Sp AUthentic.

[atlhawks52]

holding you over his head AHAHAHA that would be hilarious

[yankstixman]

a box full of 1/1's ...... they are so RARE now lol wow ridiculous

[bssctoronto]

thanks chris for taking the time to do this cool vid worth every second.

[chri5784]

Thanks a lot for watching. Glad you liked it.

[Trilo3y]

hey chris, was anyone allowed to go to the conference?

I wanna go next time.

[chri5784]

If you pay for the trip, which is around $1500 toi $2000 a person, then you can go. But some events are for store owners only. ANd there are Private invites to some.

[storyteller33]

Thanks for the video. Saved me a trip to Arizona.

[chri5784]

No problem :)

[megacoltsfan18]

how much did the boxes cost out there?

[chri5784]

Same as everywhere else. They vary in price.

[TheGirlBreaker]

whoah that is sweet seems awesome :)

[hockeynut3535]

Great vid Chris! Got to add that to my list of dream wishes that will never come true, lol. Looks like a lot of fun!!

[chri5784]

It was a lot of fun. You might go one day... you never know.

[mynameischurch]

Thanks Chris, great video.

Looks like alot of fun to go there

[chri5784]

Thanks a lot. It was very fun.

[marcher173]

Congrats!looks like ya had fun,too bad the Abyss didn't hold ya over his head! lol,great vid rookie!

[chri5784]

That woudl have been a cool photo. Oh well...

[jdrizzel]

Hey Chris. Thanks for sharing, letting all of us that wont ever be in your shoes to live it up. It seemed like once in a lifetime trip(for me anyway) but maybe youll be a veteran soon and go all the time(reference to your "rookie pass"). If your letting any of your sweet goodies go, id love to have some. I am a big time collector of promotional items and things you just cant buy. Well thanks again for sharing, your the best. -jordan-

[chri5784]

I kept some of them and I am selling some of them. Check my ebay link on my website homepage. Thanks a lot.

[dasecret32]

i wish i was there if u get free stuff im so mad

i wish theres one in jersey

[tmg2324]

cool video man, thanks for sharing

[chri5784]

Not a problem. Thanks for watching.

[CalientePockets]

Wow, i am super jealous of that Donruss Black box you got! Huge fan of Jim Kelly, hopefully i'll be able to get it from the other site...GREAT VID!

PS, thank you for the Topps 50th anniversary sets!

[yanksfan9678]

Hey chris, its Yanksfan from phoenix.. Nice clips dude.. Hey did u see a dealer or guy named ken goldin cause i saw on that screen where u were lookin for ur name. If u can remember that show shop at home with don west and ken tryin to rip people off with bogus stuff. I am kinda a fan of his to watch and like cant believe what they did.. They were with scoreboard and they went bankrupt.. But sorry for such a long comment but i was just wonderin.. But thanks bor for the clips.. Later man...

[chri5784]

I do remember the show. I use to laugh at DOn West all the time. He trips me out. He is doing wrestling commentary now. So Ken the other guy from the phone was there?

[yanksfan9678]

yea dude. I saw his name on that screen.. I think it was called Goldin Enterprises. Don West is the funniest dude to sell cards ever..

[Thundering24]

1/1 j.c. FT? :)

[olsonnet]

bostontrav, the Black Box from DLP is just for the Hawaii conference - they do it every year.

[chri5784]

That is correct.

[bostontrav]

Is that upperdeck Black going to be an official product. If so tha would be pretty awesome

[chri5784]

DOnruss gives them away to the people that attend the conference. It won't be a product.

[biggle46]

omg i amso jealous of all those free cards

[Raiders4lifeSucka]

Great video Chris! I only wish do go to something like that!!

[sampsonelectro2224]

lolz chris i just found out that u were the one that made that huge jersey shirt thingy-oh and when are u gonna bust the stuff u one?

[chri5784]

I think you mean won.... I opened it and I got a Paul Williams Auto out of CHrome and a Patrick Willis Patch auto out of SP.

[sampsonelectro2224]

yeah i mean won lol

[BlackLagooner]

Name on the JUMBOTRON! "That'll never happen again" LOL!

Fitz! Sweet.

"OH LORD IT'S A 1 of 1!" LMAO

Wooooooooow they really take care of you guys with all the schwag!

Jhman1 will want that Gates 1/1!

[vamarasitube]

wow you're the new mr NE

[chri5784]

I am?

[vamarasitube]

yeah all those 1/1's!!!!!

[sampsonelectro2224]

chris how do u go to one of these events do u work for topps or is it for everyone?

[chri5784]

Anyone can go but you have to pay on average around $1800 per person. That is for flight, hotel and the conference. Also some events you can only get into if you own a store.

[jhman1]

Sweet video! Wish you could have gotten the SP rookie threads. A shop owner got a box early and someone on HK busted a pack or two, looks like good stuff.

[chri5784]

Several people ahead of me won some. I was to far back in the line. I was hoping they had a few hidden away under the table,... but not the case. Would have been a fun video break.

[office27]

I love the way you just walked through the meeting with TriStar! LOL

[chri5784]

They were just getting warmed up telling people where the hats were in the back and other stuff. Not "officailly" started yet :)

[Bushleaguer28]

its the ripmaster - the loudest human being on the face of the earth!

[chri5784]

He is a really cool guy. Very obnoxious in his breaks, but still a very nice guy.

[dbacks44]

chris, i live in the phoenix area, how did you like don and charlies, please tell me you got a steak there, they are famous for them here in the valley

[chri5784]

It was sponsored by Topps. They had people walking around with all kinds of food. Then they had a buffet like spread set up with Filet, lamb chops and the works. It was really good !!

[LamborghiniRyder]

are you allowed to sell these stuff you got?

[chri5784]

Sure. I am keeping the stuff I like and selling the stuff I dont want.

[pauleyh]

pretty interesitng vid chris like the detials proud of your success i been to one of these a few years ago its pretty nice.

[cope1865]

Awesome video Chris!! Did everybody there get hooked up like you did? You should be able to go again next year right or do they select dealers in a lottery of some kind?

[chri5784]

Everyone gets basically the same thing. They have a lot of trivia and stuff to win other things though. I will probabbly have to pay to go next year.

[dashouls]

LMAO neopets pack

[chri5784]

Lol.. That is the good stuff. You can pull a rare Scorchio or something :)

[ultimatederon]

Awesome video. All the brands really hooked you up really good. Sweet 1/1's too!

[boblabob80]

did you know he used to go by chris justice? in the ring

[chri5784]

What are you talking about?

[p8ntballmoron]

wow, that is wierd- I remember when Abyss went by Chris Justice in the Indys

[dorienbryant9]

do you remember if dorien bryant-purdue wr was on the uncut sheet of the nfl rc box set

[chri5784]

Dont remember seeing his name... then again I didnt look the whole thing over.

[BlackLagooner]

brutal that girl didn't know crap about that product LOL

[caseykc18]

this place looks kool

[umiami89]

that was awesom chris, thanks for sharing it!

what exactly did you do there? is it to showcase the years upcomming products or something?

[chri5784]

Thanks man. You basically listen to a lot of ideas from several people about the hobby industry. You look at new products. You address certain concerns in the industry. So on an so forth.

[ggoddard12]

hey chris is there going to be any more events like this in the near future?

[chri5784]

They do this event once a year. I believe National is in June though.

[lenren2004]

Thanks for the vid Chris

[shultsy24]

Chris im Jealous man, You got Antoine Casons auto, he was one of my favorite college corners he is a stud man..He will be a special player in the NFL for years to come, id hang on to that one!! Nice video

[chri5784]

Yeah I am not selling it. I put that with my collection.

[nyyiman206]

ow did u get invited to this that was awswome!

[wickedroller]

Nice vid. Thought you had died with a week with no breaks. lol

[chri5784]

lol.. I commented on 1 video about going away.

[huntley278]

lucky i wish i was you Chris justice

[chri5784]

Lol...

[chri5784]

I know they make some cards specifically for the Trade Conference and they are stamped with the Hawaii logo.

[ozzie3730]

but why are u not going back

[StarburyMatrix3]

OMG its my boss there lol. the Rip master!!!

[chri5784]

Thanks a lot.

[joeyplumley13]

Chris that looked like one sweet trip and good to see the all the new stuff the companines are coming out with. That restraunt you went to the first night looks like a place to visit if I am ever out that way. Do you know where next year's event will be? and will you be going to it?

[chri5784]

I beleive it will be in CA somewhere. I will definetly be going. It was a blast.

[ozzie3730]

you have to be invited right