Panini America’s Exclusive VIP Event will Reward National’s Biggest Breakers

blowoutcards2 · 07-18-2012, 10:39 AM

Panini America’s Exclusive VIP Event will Reward National’s Biggest Breakers The Official Panini America Blog

Panini America’s Exclusive VIP Event will Reward National’s Biggest Breakers

July 18, 2012

by Tracy Hackler

On Saturday night during the 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore, Panini America will treat 50 elite collectors to an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience. And all collectors have to do to earn an invitation is something they’re already planning on anyway: Busting Panini America product — lots of Panini America product.
Collectors who purchase at least $6,500 worth of select Panini America products on the show floor through select retailers will gain access to a by-invitation-only private reception Saturday night that will include Hall of Fame special guests, Black Boxes, free autographs and the chance to bid on rare Panini America experiences.

It promises to be the toughest ticket in town during National weekend — and the only way to get it is by earning enough Panini Bucks from one of five show retailers (Blowout Cards is among the five) through the purchase of Panini America wrapper-redemption product during the show.

“The National Sports Collectors Convention is one of the most important weeks on a calendar for us that is overflowing with marquee events,” said Jason Howarth, Panini America Vice President of Marketing. “It’s no secret that we pull out all the stops for the National every year so that attendees know that no one cares as much for them and this industry than we do. We prove it year in and year out with our wrapper-redemption program and our unparalleled willingness to interact with our customers.

“This year, we’ll take our industry-leading engagement one step farther with a special evening that will generate buzz and positive memories that will last a lifetime.”

Collectors can earn Panini Bucks toward securing a party invitation by purchasing the following wrapper-redemption products through one of the five aforementioned show retailers:

Here is the # of Wrapper Redemption Packs Collectors can expect to receive for opening boxes at the Panini Booth!

Baseball

2011 Limited - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011 Prime Cuts - 12 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011 Contenders - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box

NBA

2011-12 Gold Standard - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011-12 Limited - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011-12 Past & Present - 5 Wrapper Packs per Box

NFL

2012 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box
2012 Prestige - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011 Totally Certified - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011 Playbook - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011 Prime Signatures - 3 Wrapper Packs per Box

NHL

2011-12 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011-12 Contenders - 5 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011-12 Rookie Anthology - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box

Those collectors who earn 6,500 Panini Bucks can redeem them at the Panini America booth for an all-access invitation to Saturday evening’s VIP event, which will also include case wars battles with 2011-12 Elite Hockey and 2011-12 Limited Basketball for a chance to win exclusive Panini America experiences.

Stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for additional details on this special event — including the announcement of the superstar-laden guest list — in the coming days.

jjd1979 · 07-19-2012, 12:49 AM

The majority of the products on the list is their less desirable or slow moving wax products from the past year.

A bail out for their distributors who set-up there.

These products are slow movers and/or mass produced.

Baseball

2011 Limited - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011 Contenders - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box

NFL

2012 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box
2012 Prestige - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011 Prime Signatures - 3 Wrapper Packs per Box

NHL

2011-12 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011-12 Contenders - 5 Wrapper Packs per Box
2011-12 Rookie Anthology - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box

Super32 · 08-04-2012, 06:56 PM

Gordie Howe, John Riggins, Michael Kidd Gilchrist, Earl Weaver, and Biz Markie headlining Panini VIP event tonight

Super32 · 08-04-2012, 11:38 PM

MKG wasn't there!

Bryanjs14 · 08-05-2012, 04:26 PM

No Michael Kidd gilcrest, Brandon Knight was there, Ivan Rodriguez, Wes Unseld, and Elvin Hayes as well. Panini did an awesome job for everyone. We all got our black boxes, there were plenty of raffles (I won a ray rice signed mini helmet) and there was also a table or boxes that were free to all attendees (got a nice rookie anthology hockey box). The food was great, and the overall atmosphere in the place was great as well. Hope they do this again in Chicago next year, I will for sure be attending again

Bryanjs14 · 08-05-2012, 04:41 PM

Also i guess this thread is appropriate to single out Chris @ Blowout and say thank you for all the help at Nationals. Chris was the guy to talk to if you were planning to go into the VIP party, or of you were looking for cases of anything else and he hooked it up the entire show everytime I showed up at the blowout booth to buy something, be it a single box or two, or the $6500 worth of Panini product.

07-18-2012, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
blowoutcards2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,978 blowoutcards	Panini America’s Exclusive VIP Event will Reward National’s Biggest Breakers Panini America’s Exclusive VIP Event will Reward National’s Biggest Breakers The Official Panini America Blog Panini America’s Exclusive VIP Event will Reward National’s Biggest Breakers July 18, 2012 by Tracy Hackler On Saturday night during the 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore, Panini America will treat 50 elite collectors to an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience. And all collectors have to do to earn an invitation is something they’re already planning on anyway: Busting Panini America product — lots of Panini America product. Collectors who purchase at least $6,500 worth of select Panini America products on the show floor through select retailers will gain access to a by-invitation-only private reception Saturday night that will include Hall of Fame special guests, Black Boxes, free autographs and the chance to bid on rare Panini America experiences. It promises to be the toughest ticket in town during National weekend — and the only way to get it is by earning enough Panini Bucks from one of five show retailers (Blowout Cards is among the five) through the purchase of Panini America wrapper-redemption product during the show. “The National Sports Collectors Convention is one of the most important weeks on a calendar for us that is overflowing with marquee events,” said Jason Howarth, Panini America Vice President of Marketing. “It’s no secret that we pull out all the stops for the National every year so that attendees know that no one cares as much for them and this industry than we do. We prove it year in and year out with our wrapper-redemption program and our unparalleled willingness to interact with our customers. “This year, we’ll take our industry-leading engagement one step farther with a special evening that will generate buzz and positive memories that will last a lifetime.” Collectors can earn Panini Bucks toward securing a party invitation by purchasing the following wrapper-redemption products through one of the five aforementioned show retailers: Here is the # of Wrapper Redemption Packs Collectors can expect to receive for opening boxes at the Panini Booth! Baseball 2011 Limited - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011 Prime Cuts - 12 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011 Contenders - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box NBA 2011-12 Gold Standard - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011-12 Limited - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011-12 Past & Present - 5 Wrapper Packs per Box NFL 2012 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box 2012 Prestige - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011 Totally Certified - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011 Playbook - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011 Prime Signatures - 3 Wrapper Packs per Box NHL 2011-12 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011-12 Contenders - 5 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011-12 Rookie Anthology - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box Those collectors who earn 6,500 Panini Bucks can redeem them at the Panini America booth for an all-access invitation to Saturday evening’s VIP event, which will also include case wars battles with 2011-12 Elite Hockey and 2011-12 Limited Basketball for a chance to win exclusive Panini America experiences. Stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for additional details on this special event — including the announcement of the superstar-laden guest list — in the coming days. __________________ Shop for Sports Cards and Trading Cards Last edited by blowoutcards2; 07-24-2012 at 02:19 PM.

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07-19-2012, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
jjd1979 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay Area & Chicago Posts: 201 jjd1979 jjd1979	The majority of the products on the list is their less desirable or slow moving wax products from the past year. A bail out for their distributors who set-up there. These products are slow movers and/or mass produced. Baseball 2011 Limited - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011 Contenders - 8 Wrapper Packs per Box NFL 2012 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box 2012 Prestige - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011 Prime Signatures - 3 Wrapper Packs per Box NHL 2011-12 Elite - 6 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011-12 Contenders - 5 Wrapper Packs per Box 2011-12 Rookie Anthology - 4 Wrapper Packs per Box

08-04-2012, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Super32 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 154	Gordie Howe, John Riggins, Michael Kidd Gilchrist, Earl Weaver, and Biz Markie headlining Panini VIP event tonight

08-04-2012, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Super32 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 154	MKG wasn't there!

08-05-2012, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bryanjs14 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315 Sportscards386 Bryanjs14	No Michael Kidd gilcrest, Brandon Knight was there, Ivan Rodriguez, Wes Unseld, and Elvin Hayes as well. Panini did an awesome job for everyone. We all got our black boxes, there were plenty of raffles (I won a ray rice signed mini helmet) and there was also a table or boxes that were free to all attendees (got a nice rookie anthology hockey box). The food was great, and the overall atmosphere in the place was great as well. Hope they do this again in Chicago next year, I will for sure be attending again

08-05-2012, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bryanjs14 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315 Sportscards386 Bryanjs14	Also i guess this thread is appropriate to single out Chris @ Blowout and say thank you for all the help at Nationals. Chris was the guy to talk to if you were planning to go into the VIP party, or of you were looking for cases of anything else and he hooked it up the entire show everytime I showed up at the blowout booth to buy something, be it a single box or two, or the $6500 worth of Panini product.