WHAT IS BREAKING?
- DANNY PRIMEAU
- Feb 6
- 1 min read
Breaking in sports cards is the act of opening a box of cards and distributing them to people who bought a portion of the box during a live stream. It's a popular way for collectors to share the excitement of opening packs without having to buy an entire box.
How does breaking work?
A seller buys a box of cards
The seller invites others to buy "spots" in the box
Each spot represents a specific portion of the cards
The seller opens the box and distributes the cards to the buyers
Why is breaking popular?
It's a fun and social way to collect cards
It allows collectors to share the excitement of opening packs without having to buy an entire box
It allows collectors to access expensive card products *
How did it all start?
Breaking originated in the mid-2000s from recorded shows done by New Jersey card dealer Rick Dalesandro, who went by the name Dr. Wax Battle, in which a box of sealed trading cards was opened on camera as a small part of the recorded event.[1] The practice grew in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, when many hobby shops were closed to the public. Breaking allowed for hobby shop owners to continue generating revenue, as viewers of a livestream could purchase the opened products without having to travel to the store to buy sealed booster packs.**
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