Sports card breaks, or “breaks” are when a single person (or business) buys an entire box of sports cards, then charges individual collectors for the opportunity to “buy in” and keep a selection of cards from the box. This is common practice and 685Media will perform these type of breaks while providing the best customer service. In addition to 'normal' breaks, 685Media is developing a NEW way to break. We call it, 'Ranked Breaks'.
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What are 'Ranked' breaks?
What are 'Ranked' breaks?
Same as a normal break except now we're keeping score. Just like a normal break, you will receive the cards you won during your break. Before that happens, we will apply 685Media's 'Scoring Factors' to the cards you won during your break. This will create your '685Media Grading Score'. These scores will be ranked from highest to lowest in our database for the duration of the Season. Compete in at least two ranked breaks within a season and your score will be ranked against others for a chance at the 'End Of Season' prize.
What is the prize at the end of the season?
What is the prize at the end of the season?
At the end of each season, based on your '685Media Grading Score', 8 MVPs and 2 LVPs will compete for cards against each other in a FREE box break from 685Media.
Requirements: Must enter a minimum of '2' separate Ranked breaks on our platform within the current season to be eligible for End Of Season FREE box break. Scores from your ranked breaks are averaged together to give you your final placement score.
* $1 must be applied for END OF SEASON cards in our to take advantage of 685Media's free shipping for our '10' competitors.
How do I sign up for 'Ranked' breaks?
How do I sign up for 'Ranked' breaks?
Simply buy in on a team or teams when we announce we're doing a ranked break.
Do 'Ranked' breaks cost more?
Do 'Ranked' breaks cost more?
Yes. More work for our team, FREE box break, and stat tracking are a few reasons for this.
What are the scoring factors?
What are the scoring factors?
685Media Grading Score: This is our score for you after all the cards are distributed based on the teams you've purchased during our 'Ranked' breaks. 10 total Score Factors with a maximum of '10' points given for EACH score factor. The points you receive for each score factor are averaged together to form your 685Media Grading Score.
Below are the Score Factors for Season One:
Score Factors:
Total Cards - 1/2 point for each card received.
Rookie Cards (RC) - 1 point for each RC received. RC or Rated Rookie graphic must be on card.
Hits - 2 points for each non-base hit received. Base parallels/alternate color count as a hit..
Numbered Cards - 3 points for each numbered card received. Numbered graphic must be on card.
Patch Cards - 5 points for each patch card received.
Auto - 10 points for any auto card received. AUTO must be visible stickered or on card.
RPA / RP / RA - 10 points for any Rookie Patch AUTO, Rookie Patch, or Rookie Auto received.
Bonuses - 5 points for each bonus used 'during' the ranked break. Bonuses are Stash or Pass, Spin 2 Pick 1, Spin 3 Pick 1, Spin 3 Pick 2, or Redemption Spin (1x per bid).
Color Match / Jersey Number Match - 5 points for any color match or jersey number match. Breaker will determine color match.
Huge Hits - 10 points if you receive a numbered card 'of' 15 or less. (ie: 1 of 1, 2 of 5, 8 of 10) Numbered graphic must be on card. Exceptions may be made for SSP cards that aren't numbered. For example, Snakeskin Prizms, Downtowns, etc...
* Live Scoring will be completed visible to the public. Please tune in for live scoring at www.twitch.tv/685media . After our scoring phase, no additional adjustments can be made to affect your score for that ranked break. Make sure to follow us on WhatNot and our Social Media for updates on the leaderboard. https://linktr.ee/685media
**As we continue to develop our 'perfect' scoring system, 685Media's team will continue to listen to feedback from our community and make updates and changes only in between seasons not during.
How are the standings calculated?
How are the standings calculated?
Your 685Media Grading Score's throughout the season are averaged into one final score when the season ends. Top 8 in ranking are considered MVP's and are automatically entered into the end of season FREE box break. In addition, the bottom 2 are considered LVP's and also get the final 2 spots in the end of season FREE box break.
End of Season Placements Rewards: These placements below will decide what '3' teams you will get for the FREE box break. 1st place may pick any on the list and so on for each placement.
1st Place MVP: Pick 3 teams. No Spins.
2nd Place MVP: Pick 2 teams with no spin. Also gets 1 Spin with bonus Stash Or Pass
3rd Place MVP: Spin 5 pick 3
4th Place MVP: Pick 1 team with no spin. Also gets 2 Spins with bonus Stash Or Pass on each
5th Place MVP: Spin 4 pick 3
6th Place MVP: Stash or Pass 3 times
7th Place MVP: Stash or Pass 2 times + 1 regular spin
8th Place MVP: Stash or Pass 1 time + 2 regular spins
9th Place LVP: 3 Regular Spins
10th Place LVP: All remaining teams (NFL will be 5 teams, NBA & MLB will be 3 teams)
*If you place in 685Media' 'End Of Season' placements and miss the live event, your teams will be randomized but at least you still get FREE cards.
**$1 must be applied for END OF SEASON cards to take advantage of 685Media's free shipping. This can be a Card Box Spin or will be a separate 'Buy Now' entry for our competitors. .
Examples of Scoring
Examples of Scoring
Let's do a 3 person example:
I enter a 'Ranked' break by a winning auction bid and receive the bonus of Stash or Pass. First spin is the Packers. I stash it and receive the Packers for the break. All other teams are filled and the breaker rips the boxes for the 'Ranked' break. I receive 7 total cards for the break. 5 base cards and 2 hits. Both hits are numbered and one is an Auto. One hit is numbered to 100 and another to 50.
Fred enters a 'Ranked' break by winning three separate auction bids and used no bonuses to to grab his three teams via the wheel. Fred has Bears, 49ers, and Dolphins. All other teams are filled and the breaker rips the boxes for the 'Ranked' break. Fred receives 14 total cards for the break. 10 base cards and 4 hits. One of the hits is a Rookie, Patch, Auto numbered to 10.
Karen enters a 'Ranked' break by winning three separate auction bids and used two bonuses to grab her 5 teams via the wheel. Karen has the Bengals, Texans, Eagles, Bills, and Lions. All other teams are filled and the breaker rips the boxes for the 'Ranked' break. Karen receives 11 total cards for the break. 10 base cards and 1 hit. Karen's hit is a Rookie, Patch, Auto numbered to 5.
Below are the ScoreCards for Season one - Ranked Break #1:
My ScoreCard:
Total Cards: 3.5 Points
RC: 0 points
Hits: 4 Points
Numbered Cards: 6 points
Autos: 10 points
Patches: 0 points
RPA / RP / RA: 0 points
Bonuses Used: 5 Points
Color Match / Jersey Number Match: 0 Points
Huge Hits: 0 Points.
Total Points: 28.5
685Media Grading Score = 2.85
Fred's ScoreCard:
Total Cards: 7 Points
RC: 1 point
Hits: 8 Points
Numbered Cards: 3 points
Autos: 10 points
Patches: 5 points
RPA / RP / RA: 10 points
Bonuses Used: 0 Points
Color Match / Jersey Number Match: 0 Points
Huge Hits: 10 Points.
Total Points: 54
685Media Grading Score = 5.40
Karen's ScoreCard:
Total Cards: 5.5 Points
RC: 1 point
Hits: 2 Points
Numbered Cards: 3 points
Autos: 10 points
Patches: 5 points
RPA / RP / RA: 10 points
Bonuses Used: 10 Points
Color Match / Jersey Number Match: 0 Points
Huge Hits: 10 Points.
Total Points: 56.5
685Media Grading Score = 5.65
How can I check my score and/or standings for 'Ranked'?
How can I check my score and/or standings for 'Ranked'?
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