2025 Mystery Bag reveal & trade thread

Lost In Ohio

lexicondevil said:

Amantria said:

Lost In Ohio said:

Given three Fenway things in two bags, I'm convinced this is rigged. Ha!

Plus, we've seen Dimitris get a baseball and Leeze get a Benaroya Hall record. (Those people deserve those items!)

I'm not SAYING it's rigged, but there's no way it's 100% "Let's throw random stuff into bags and throw shipping labels on random bags."

Ok, so this has been eating at me since early this morning, so I'm just going to put my two cents in so I can get it off my chest. 

Its pretty obvious that if you're a forum regular and well known here, you're a pretty big fan.

But being a big fan and being a regular around here are NOT mutually exclusive.   I can't speak for anyone other than myself, but I've been a loyal fan since 1993, which is more than 2/3 of my life, but I'm not on here much.  I cannot be the minority there.

One would like to think with things like these, you're on an even playing field.  Like the old NY Lottery commercials "all you need is a dollar and a dream."  I'd hope that everyone has an equal chance at something awesome. This bag cost me close to $120, which is not an insignificant amount of money.  THIS is my treat to myself this year.   If it's rigged in favor of others that means mine and every other regular person out there has a higher chance of a foam finger and a deep t shirt.  

I was lucky enough to be able to buy a bag, and I'm grateful for that, but I'm not gonna lie. The prospect of it being skewed really rained on my parade, and I was really really enjoying the suspense and cheering everyone on as I waited my turn. I'm a nobody here but as Charlie Bucket said, "I've got the same chances as anybody else, haven't I?"

I think we all do have a chance at getting something really cool. I do also believe that they specifically put special things in for some people. I don't think anyone can deny it wasn't a coincidence that the person who started the Benny reissue thread got a Benny. Don't let it rain on your parade. I've received super meh mystery packages and amazing ones. I got an AP poster for a Fenway show I flew out to and was so happy. I doubt they knew how much I wanted it or even knew who I was. One of my first mystery packages I got colored vinyl version of PJ20 and I was pretty new to the boards, but not new as a fan. Have fun in the anticipation and hopefully fun in the reveal. I don't buy a lottery ticket thinking I am going to win. I buy it to sit and dream about how I would be able to change the lives of my family and friends if I won. 

Exactly, especially the bold part.

Some stuff is just too coincidental, ya know? When Dimi was one of six or so people to get a baseball or when Leeze got the Benny...there was no way that was random, especially when Leeze didn't get tracking info with weight information.

I'm not saying it's all posting history. There's a ton of well-known fans who probably don't post. AFAIK, the guy who made the Amsterdam setlist or SeattleBatman don't post. I wouldn't be surprised AT ALL if they got special items. I think Dayle K. received a baseball...does he post here?

I'm not saying they get hot items every time. There's also a random dude who got an autographed red guitar they gave out on a sale a year or two ago.

But it's just a theory without proof.

cardiff

XL, 5.075lb. PJ20 colored vinyl & rad tees. Stoked!!!

tino_11

Some people get great items no doubt specifically for them. But if it’s Demitrios. then he really does deserve it for all he gives to this community. 

But I think in general, these are just a couple of items from multiple mystery sales, so no need to panic. I did have concerns about 10c’s willingness to send special items overseas but that was put to rest last time out. 

This time, the special items are not as valuable on average as previous sales, so there’s even more chance of an even spread. 

mcgruff10

Lost In Ohio said:

lexicondevil said:

Amantria said:

Lost In Ohio said:

Given three Fenway things in two bags, I'm convinced this is rigged. Ha!

Plus, we've seen Dimitris get a baseball and Leeze get a Benaroya Hall record. (Those people deserve those items!)

I'm not SAYING it's rigged, but there's no way it's 100% "Let's throw random stuff into bags and throw shipping labels on random bags."

Ok, so this has been eating at me since early this morning, so I'm just going to put my two cents in so I can get it off my chest. 

Its pretty obvious that if you're a forum regular and well known here, you're a pretty big fan.

But being a big fan and being a regular around here are NOT mutually exclusive.   I can't speak for anyone other than myself, but I've been a loyal fan since 1993, which is more than 2/3 of my life, but I'm not on here much.  I cannot be the minority there.

One would like to think with things like these, you're on an even playing field.  Like the old NY Lottery commercials "all you need is a dollar and a dream."  I'd hope that everyone has an equal chance at something awesome. This bag cost me close to $120, which is not an insignificant amount of money.  THIS is my treat to myself this year.   If it's rigged in favor of others that means mine and every other regular person out there has a higher chance of a foam finger and a deep t shirt.  

I was lucky enough to be able to buy a bag, and I'm grateful for that, but I'm not gonna lie. The prospect of it being skewed really rained on my parade, and I was really really enjoying the suspense and cheering everyone on as I waited my turn. I'm a nobody here but as Charlie Bucket said, "I've got the same chances as anybody else, haven't I?"

I think we all do have a chance at getting something really cool. I do also believe that they specifically put special things in for some people. I don't think anyone can deny it wasn't a coincidence that the person who started the Benny reissue thread got a Benny. Don't let it rain on your parade. I've received super meh mystery packages and amazing ones. I got an AP poster for a Fenway show I flew out to and was so happy. I doubt they knew how much I wanted it or even knew who I was. One of my first mystery packages I got colored vinyl version of PJ20 and I was pretty new to the boards, but not new as a fan. Have fun in the anticipation and hopefully fun in the reveal. I don't buy a lottery ticket thinking I am going to win. I buy it to sit and dream about how I would be able to change the lives of my family and friends if I won. 

Exactly, especially the bold part.

Some stuff is just too coincidental, ya know? When Dimi was one of six or so people to get a baseball or when Leeze got the Benny...there was no way that was random, especially when Leeze didn't get tracking info with weight information.

I'm not saying it's all posting history. There's a ton of well-known fans who probably don't post. AFAIK, the guy who made the Amsterdam setlist or SeattleBatman don't post. I wouldn't be surprised AT ALL if they got special items. I think Dayle K. received a baseball...does he post here?

I'm not saying they get hot items every time. There's also a random dude who got an autographed red guitar they gave out on a sale a year or two ago.

But it's just a theory without proof.

Oh I did not know any of this.   Very very interesting   

Shaindli1

cardiff said:

XL, 5.075lb. PJ20 colored vinyl & rad tees. Stoked!!!

Wow. Holy shit. You got the PJ 20 record. FYI this sells for a nice chunk of $ online.
And the coveted Riot Act shirt.

Congratulations!

Amantria

AZA said:

I have had mixed success with mystery boxes in the past, As a fan from Australia, I am just excited to get some merch from shows I wasn't at. To be honest all I really hope for this time round is a beer Koozie I have bought two small bags knowing I will probably trade the shirts and keep all the rest. The anticipation is the fun part. Good luck to everyone else, I hope we all get something we want. 

If you dont get a koozie I have one from last mystery box still in its plastic package.   Let me know if its needed

Amantria

Lost In Ohio said:

lexicondevil said:

Amantria said:

Lost In Ohio said:

Given three Fenway things in two bags, I'm convinced this is rigged. Ha!

Plus, we've seen Dimitris get a baseball and Leeze get a Benaroya Hall record. (Those people deserve those items!)

I'm not SAYING it's rigged, but there's no way it's 100% "Let's throw random stuff into bags and throw shipping labels on random bags."

Ok, so this has been eating at me since early this morning, so I'm just going to put my two cents in so I can get it off my chest. 

Its pretty obvious that if you're a forum regular and well known here, you're a pretty big fan.

But being a big fan and being a regular around here are NOT mutually exclusive.   I can't speak for anyone other than myself, but I've been a loyal fan since 1993, which is more than 2/3 of my life, but I'm not on here much.  I cannot be the minority there.

One would like to think with things like these, you're on an even playing field.  Like the old NY Lottery commercials "all you need is a dollar and a dream."  I'd hope that everyone has an equal chance at something awesome. This bag cost me close to $120, which is not an insignificant amount of money.  THIS is my treat to myself this year.   If it's rigged in favor of others that means mine and every other regular person out there has a higher chance of a foam finger and a deep t shirt.  

I was lucky enough to be able to buy a bag, and I'm grateful for that, but I'm not gonna lie. The prospect of it being skewed really rained on my parade, and I was really really enjoying the suspense and cheering everyone on as I waited my turn. I'm a nobody here but as Charlie Bucket said, "I've got the same chances as anybody else, haven't I?"

I think we all do have a chance at getting something really cool. I do also believe that they specifically put special things in for some people. I don't think anyone can deny it wasn't a coincidence that the person who started the Benny reissue thread got a Benny. Don't let it rain on your parade. I've received super meh mystery packages and amazing ones. I got an AP poster for a Fenway show I flew out to and was so happy. I doubt they knew how much I wanted it or even knew who I was. One of my first mystery packages I got colored vinyl version of PJ20 and I was pretty new to the boards, but not new as a fan. Have fun in the anticipation and hopefully fun in the reveal. I don't buy a lottery ticket thinking I am going to win. I buy it to sit and dream about how I would be able to change the lives of my family and friends if I won. 

Exactly, especially the bold part.

Some stuff is just too coincidental, ya know? When Dimi was one of six or so people to get a baseball or when Leeze got the Benny...there was no way that was random, especially when Leeze didn't get tracking info with weight information.

I'm not saying it's all posting history. There's a ton of well-known fans who probably don't post. AFAIK, the guy who made the Amsterdam setlist or SeattleBatman don't post. I wouldn't be surprised AT ALL if they got special items. I think Dayle K. received a baseball...does he post here?

I'm not saying they get hot items every time. There's also a random dude who got an autographed red guitar they gave out on a sale a year or two ago.

But it's just a theory without proof.

Yeah....I think I'm just gonna try not to think about it.   

Amantria

cardiff said:

XL, 5.075lb. PJ20 colored vinyl & rad tees. Stoked!!!

Congrats!!!  Thats an excellent box (aside from the deep shirt)

Loujoe

cardiff said:

XL, 5.075lb. PJ20 colored vinyl & rad tees. Stoked!!!

Wellllll Hellllll. Congrats!!!!!

cfield05

Looking to trade an old set list or two for some Missoula merch. I wasn’t able to get anything close to my size for mystery boxes. I’ve got set lists from the 2005 Kitchener and 2005 Ottawa shows. Sounds stupid, but they’ve been in a binder collecting dust for years. Would rather have some things I can wear. DM me. I’ll send some photos if needed. Looking for XL sized gear.

mcgruff10

cfield05 said:

Looking to trade an old set list or two for some Missoula merch. I wasn’t able to get anything close to my size for mystery boxes. I’ve got set lists from the 2005 Kitchener and 2005 Ottawa shows. Sounds stupid, but they’ve been in a binder collecting dust for years. Would rather have some things I can wear. DM me. I’ll send some photos if needed. Looking for XL sized gear.

Omg you have a legit Kitchener set list?!?! That’s one of my all time favorite shows.  I was like row five or six in front of stone.  My mystery box needs to get here asap!

cfield05

mcgruff10 said:

cfield05 said:

Looking to trade an old set list or two for some Missoula merch. I wasn’t able to get anything close to my size for mystery boxes. I’ve got set lists from the 2005 Kitchener and 2005 Ottawa shows. Sounds stupid, but they’ve been in a binder collecting dust for years. Would rather have some things I can wear. DM me. I’ll send some photos if needed. Looking for XL sized gear.

Omg you have a legit Kitchener set list?!?! That’s one of my all time favorite shows.  I was like row five or six in front of stone.  My mystery box needs to get here asap!

I do… was at the one as well. It’s got notes on it as well as the set list itself. I can send you some photos if you’re interested. That and the Ottawa show were the two I made that tour. 

runstaples

I havent gotten a shipping notice for my Large yet, hmm

blairs1

runstaples said:

I havent gotten a shipping notice for my Large yet, hmm

Check your account. My tracking number was there for days before my email came in. 

mcgruff10

cfield05 said:

mcgruff10 said:

cfield05 said:

Looking to trade an old set list or two for some Missoula merch. I wasn’t able to get anything close to my size for mystery boxes. I’ve got set lists from the 2005 Kitchener and 2005 Ottawa shows. Sounds stupid, but they’ve been in a binder collecting dust for years. Would rather have some things I can wear. DM me. I’ll send some photos if needed. Looking for XL sized gear.

Omg you have a legit Kitchener set list?!?! That’s one of my all time favorite shows.  I was like row five or six in front of stone.  My mystery box needs to get here asap!

I do… was at the one as well. It’s got notes on it as well as the set list itself. I can send you some photos if you’re interested. That and the Ottawa show were the two I made that tour. 

I would love that!! Thank you so much.  

cfield05

mcgruff10 said:

cfield05 said:

mcgruff10 said:

cfield05 said:

Looking to trade an old set list or two for some Missoula merch. I wasn’t able to get anything close to my size for mystery boxes. I’ve got set lists from the 2005 Kitchener and 2005 Ottawa shows. Sounds stupid, but they’ve been in a binder collecting dust for years. Would rather have some things I can wear. DM me. I’ll send some photos if needed. Looking for XL sized gear.

Omg you have a legit Kitchener set list?!?! That’s one of my all time favorite shows.  I was like row five or six in front of stone.  My mystery box needs to get here asap!

I do… was at the one as well. It’s got notes on it as well as the set list itself. I can send you some photos if you’re interested. That and the Ottawa show were the two I made that tour. 

I would love that!! Thank you so much.  

Just sent it your way.

runstaples

Yeah, the tracking number has been there a long time, but when you go to ups it just says it hasnt been received yet. I just mean I havent gotten a weight and estimated date yet

Loujoe

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AZA

Amantria said:

AZA said:

I have had mixed success with mystery boxes in the past, As a fan from Australia, I am just excited to get some merch from shows I wasn't at. To be honest all I really hope for this time round is a beer Koozie I have bought two small bags knowing I will probably trade the shirts and keep all the rest. The anticipation is the fun part. Good luck to everyone else, I hope we all get something we want. 

If you dont get a koozie I have one from last mystery box still in its plastic package.   Let me know if its needed

Thank you! I will let you know, I will definitely have something to send your way as well.

Ladymelonhead

AZA said:

I have had mixed success with mystery boxes in the past, As a fan from Australia, I am just excited to get some merch from shows I wasn't at. To be honest all I really hope for this time round is a beer Koozie I have bought two small bags knowing I will probably trade the shirts and keep all the rest. The anticipation is the fun part. Good luck to everyone else, I hope we all get something we want. 

If I get a beer koozy, you can totally have it! (I still have a while to wait for my S bag, but ill post when i get it!)