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[opcode]

That is why I think the binder was/is a must. I am glad that I got one. When I get the new series I can simply save the wrappers somewhere and place all the cards in the binder...

[pboland]

Darrin9999, on Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:05 AM, said:

Cool only $1.50 each! $4.50 for the set, can`t beat that....

If you look closely at that wrapper again, you will notice that is a advertisement for my replacement colecovision cart labels. Not the cost of the cards.

opcode, on Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:32 AM, said:

That is why I think the binder was/is a must. I am glad that I got one. When I get the new series I can simply save the wrappers somewhere and place all the cards in the binder...

Opcode has the right idea.

Shown here are some wrappers from the 1980's in the sleeves I've had them in for about 15 plus years. You could store them flat if you like. Back in the day I would put the wrappers in a large book for a week or so and them put the flatted wrapper in a sheet protecter in my cards binder.

The wrappers that I'm making are thicker then the older wax wrappers but, I'm still able to get them to fit (with a little force) in a card sleeve sheet. If it's that large of an issue, I could supply flat (unfolded) wrappers for collectors (for a small additional charge). See pics below. Also you can see where the inspiration came from for the new CV-02 wrappers.

[pboland]

Even though I'm keeping the main part of the wrapper the same, I do plan I having three different ads on them. The first one has an ad for my reproduction cart labels. The second one has an ad for my ColecoVision Game Posters and the Third is just a fun ad for the Hotz trading cards themselves. Here's a pic (and you can see what the flat wraps look like).

[NIAD]

Again, you amaze me with your considerable talents. I have one question and one suggestion....

Will you be including a stick of gum inside each package like they used to do with baseball cards!

For all those concerned about the wrapper, may I suggest buying two complete sets. One to open and appreciate the contents and the other to leave sealed.

[pboland]

NIAD, on Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:17 PM, said:

Again, you amaze me with your considerable talents. I have one question and one suggestion....

Will you be including a stick of gum inside each package like they used to do with baseball cards!

Believe it or not, I was considering this once I figured out how to make the wrappers. The reason I'm not is because of what you just stated here:

NIAD, on Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:17 PM, said:

For all those concerned about the wrapper, may I suggest buying two complete sets. One to open and appreciate the contents and the other to leave sealed.

If I put gum in the package, I don't want people to feel they need to open the package to get it out. I have considered putting a bubble gum scented sticker in the pack to give it that memorable smell but, part of me says that is over kill.

[the-topdog]

pboland, on Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:40 PM, said:

Here's a peek at the packaging for card series number two (or CV-02):

Please put me down for a set of CV-02... I lived the originals with the binder... these will be awesome with that 80's bublegum card look.