Group Breaks - Basketball, NRL, AFL and More

How Do Group Breaks Work?

The breaks are all done LIVE and you can participate in the fun by chatting with the breaker and others collectors in the group break. If you cannot watch the break live than don’t worry!! All our breaks are recorded so you can watch the replay once the break is over.

After the break the breaker will sort all the cards and send them off to the collectors that bought spots in the group break.

For example, if you were participating in a sports group break there would be X amount of spots available, where X is the number of teams in a competition e.g. NRL = 16, AFL = 18 NBA = 30, NFL = 32, MLB = 30. Sometimes teams are combined to form a spot. This is usually done if those teams do not have many hits available in that product.

Each spot purchased would represent ONE TEAM.

You may choose to purchase one spot, or multiple spots. Once each spot is purchased and paid for, the boxes or case will opened and you will receive cards of your team for the group break that you purchased a spot(s). To cut down on cost of spots to the collector, usually the HITS only are sent out. Breaker will sometimes offer to send out all the base cards. With case breaks generally one FULL TEAM Set will be sent out.

Sometimes for random and draft breaks there will only be half the spots compared to the number of teams in the competition. This means that you will get two teams in that break. When this is done, generally a MIRRORED approach is applied. For example in an AFL random break, if you get spot 1 you also get spot 18, Spot 2 you get spot 17 and so on.

There are a couple different types of breaks:

Team Break

A team break is where every person in the break buys a specific team; then throughout the break cards pulled of each team will go to the person that they belong to. For example in an AFL break if you purchased Carlton, then the Carlton cards from that group break are yours.

Random Break

A random break is where every person in the break is randomly assigned a team (via random.org); then throughout the break cards pulled of each team will go to the person that they belong to (e.g. if you draw St George in an NRL break, all St George cards from that group break are yours).

If you are purchasing a spot in a random break on Gimko, you will be given the opportunity to swap teams with other participants before the break. Just log onto our forum and enter the relevant thread to do so.

Draft Style

A draft style break is where every person in the break is randomly assigned a draft position (via random.org); whoever gets 1st pick in the draft gets to select first, 2nd pick gets to select second and so on. Drafts may be done by team (users will select which team they want) or by hit (users select which "hit" they want).

If the break is based on teams, the results of the draft will be posted on our forum before the break and users will select the team they want in the corresponding order to what pick they got in the draft; then throughout the break cards pulled of each team will go to the person that they belong to (e.g. if you select St George in an NRL break, all St George cards from that group break are yours).

If the break is based on hits, the results of the draft will be posted on our forum before the break, once the break has been completed all the hits will be scanned / photographed and posted on the forum; users will then select the hit they want in the corresponding order to what pick they got in the draft.

Pick-a-Pack

A pick-a-pack break is just as the name suggests. You get to pick a pack from the box and the cards that come out of that pack end up going to you. This style of break is used when it is hard to divide a product evenly to each random spot.

Why Do Group Breaks with Gimko?

Gimko does not run any breaks ourselves. Rather we partner with sellers that have a good reputation in the hobby and are trustworthy and have been involved in the hobby for over 10 to 30 years.

Our breakers on Gimko try to offer something to every collector from the little guy collecting his favourite player or team to the high end guy trying to hit a great white whale. We try to make it as enjoyable as possible for every collector by doing the breaks LIVE with chat and try to accommodate requests made were best possible.

The best part of our breaks is the price you see is the price you pay. There are no hidden extra charges. Our breakers factor in regular shipping, supplies used, PayPal fees, the USD to AUD conversion, import duty taxes, GST paid, international transaction fees etc into their spot price. The only exception to this rule is registered shipping (if buyer elects to use it) and international shipping. The reason for this is because we want to keep the cost down of each spot to the minimum as possible.

FAQ

How do I know I will get the cards from the group break?

All sellers involved in Gimko Group Breaks are generally well established businesses and have been verified by Gimko's verification system as well as being granted a "Gimko Authorised Breaker" status.

Do I have to pay for my spot right away?

No, you can pay for your spot right away or once the group break has sold out. Once all spots have been filled the seller will notify everyone who has not yet paid to make payment.

Please note that the quicker you pay the quicker the live break can happen.

In the event that the break is canceled, the seller will refund your money.

If I purchased spots in a break, how will I know when the break has been filled and at what time it will be busted?

Once a break sells out, the seller will message everyone to let them know. You can also check the groups breaks page to see how many spots are remaining before the break is full; once a break gets filled you will be able to see it under the "Breaking Soon" filter; if a time has been set it will be stated on this page.

What happens if the break fails to fill?

This is up to the seller; the seller may elect to continue the group break; any teams that have not been sold will automatically belong to the seller.

Alternatively the seller may elect to cancel the group break; if this happens, all users that have purchased spots will be fully refunded.

Is shipping included in the price of the spot?

Domestic shipping is factored into each break spot cost. Check the seller's listing to see what shipping methods are factored into the cost and/or if they have set any additional terms and conditions.

Some sellers will allow international users to participate in their group break; international participants are advised to contact the seller to find out additional costs to your country.

How do "Draft Style" breaks get team(s) assigned to me?

The seller will do a random draw of all users invovled in the break to determine the order of the draft. This video will be available for everyone before the break.

Once the draft order has been determined it will be posted on our forum where users will select the team they want in the corresponding order to what pick they got in the draft.

Are the breaks able to be viewed after they have been busted live? If so, where?

Yes. All breaks will be recorded in the event the live feed goes down. Breaks will be published to our Gimko YouTube channel. To stay up to date with our latest video please subscribe to our channel.

You can also view completed breaks by visiting the group breaks page and using the "Completed Breaks" filter; all completed breaks will have a link to the respective video on YouTube.

	#2044 2021 SUPER GLOW SPORTS CASE BREAK * BREAK WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2021 Super Glow Sports Inaugural Edition Case (10 Boxes) Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be 30 spots available in this break, one for each Player...
	30 Spots Remaining $80.00 AUD

	#2046 2022 POP CENTURY CASE BREAK * BREAK WILL BE ON SATURDAY OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * * EVERY SPOT GETS A CARD * Break Line Up: 2022 Pop Century x 12 boxes (sealed case) Break Rules: This is a draft style hit break and there will be 48 spots available in this break, one...
	8 Spots Remaining $110.00 AUD

	#2110 CRICKET SIX AND OUT BREAK * THESE BOXES ARE FROM A SEALED CASE OF 20012-13 SEP T20 BBL CRICKET * Break Line Up: 20012-13 SEP T20 BBL Cricket Box x 2 Break Rules: This is random pack break and there will be 12 spots available in this break. Each spot will be...
	7 Spots Remaining $42.00 AUD

	#2220 UPPER DECK 2023 FLEER ULTRA MIDNIGHT SONS PACK BREAK Break Line Up: 2023 Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons Hobby Box Break Rules: There will be 12 spots available. This is a random break. Each spot will get one packs randomly assigned done live during the break. All the packs...
	12 Spots Remaining $25.00 AUD

	#2221 UPPER DECK 2023 MOON KNIGHT PACK BREAK Break Line Up: 2023 Upper Deck Moon Knight Hobby Box Break Rules: There will be 15 spots available. This is a random break. Each spot will get one packs randomly assigned done live during the break. All the packs from the box will be...
	7 Spots Remaining $17.00 AUD

	#2223 UPPER DECK 2023 LOKI PACK BREAK Break Line Up: 2023 Upper Deck Marvel Studios Loki Hobby Box Break Rules: There will be 15 spots available. This is a random break. Each spot will get one packs randomly assigned done live during the break. All the packs from the box will...
	4 Spots Remaining $15.00 AUD

	#2258 GAME OF THRONES 2023 ART & IMAGES PACK BREAK Break Line Up: 2023 Game of Throne Art & Images Hobby Box (5 Packs) Break Rules: There will be 5 spots available. This is a random break. Each spot will get two randomly assigned packs done live during the...
	5 Spots Remaining $100.00 AUD

	#2399 MLB BASEBALL 2025 TOPPS SERIES 1 BREAK * BREAK WILL BE ONCE SOLD OUT * * HIGH RISK HIGH REWARD * Break Line Up: 2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball Hobby Jumbo Box 2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball Hobby Box x 2 Break Rules: This is a random break. There are 30 spots available...
	20 Spots Remaining $33.00 AUD

	#2402 AFL FOOTBALL 2025 FOOTY STARS HOBBY PYT 1 BOX & 18 PACKS BREAK * BREAK WILL BE ONCE SOLD OUT * Break Line Up: 2025 AFL Select Footy Stars Hobby Box x 1 2025 AFL Select Footy Stars Hobby Loose Packs x 18 Break Rules: This is a pick your team...
	3 Spots Remaining $23.00 AUD - $65.00 AUD

	#2403 NRL 2025 TRADERS TITANIUM ONE AND TEN BREAK BREAK WILL BE ONCE SOLD OUT. BOXES: 1x 2025 TRADERS TITANIUM BOX 5x 2025 HOBBY STARTER PACKS 5x 2025 REBEL SPORTS STARTER PACKS BREAK RUNDOWN: Legend...
	12 Spots Remaining $27.00 AUD

	#1984 CRICKET SIX AND OUT BREAK * THESE BOXES ARE FROM A SEALED CASE OF 2009-10 SELECT CRICKET * Break Line Up: 2009-10 Select Cricket Box x 2 Break Rules: This is 6 pack per person random break and there will be 12 spots available in this break. Price of spot includes...
	SOLD OUT $37.00 AUD

	#2042 AFL FOOTBALL 2022 GRAND FINAL BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST ONE HOUR OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE ON SUNDAY OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2021 Select Supremacy Box x 1 2022 Select Prestige Box x 1 2022 Cherry Pie x 2 2022 Select Footy Stars...
	SOLD OUT $300.00 AUD

	#2045 EUREKA NRL 2022 TLA ELITE 3STAR BREAK BOXES: 3 X 2022 ELITE BOXES BREAK RUNDOWN: Brad Fitler Master Series Signature assignment: TEAM - will go to the ROOSTERS, NSW - will go to the PANTHERS, KANGAROOS - will be...
	SOLD OUT $55.00 AUD

	#2047 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUM PLUS BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 2 2022 Footy Stars Hobby x 1 Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be...
	SOLD OUT $65.00 AUD

	#2048 AFL FOOTBALL ONE PIECE BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be 18 spots available in this...
	SOLD OUT $30.00 AUD

	#2049 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUS CRUSTUM PYT BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Cherry Pie x 1 Break Rules: This is a pick your team break and there will...
	SOLD OUT $20.00 AUD - $55.00 AUD

	#2050 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUM PLUS PYT BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 2 2022 Footy Stars Hobby x 1 Break Rules: This is a pick your team break and...
	SOLD OUT $35.00 AUD - $100.00 AUD

	#2051 AFL FOOTBALL ONE PIECE PYT BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Break Rules: This is a pick your team break and there will be 18 spots available in...
	SOLD OUT $15.00 AUD - $50.00 AUD

	#2052 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUS CRUSTUM BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Cherry Pie x 1 Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be...
	SOLD OUT $35.00 AUD

	#2053 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUM PLUS PYT BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 2 2022 Footy Stars Hobby x 1 Break Rules: This is a pick your team break...
	SOLD OUT $35.00 AUD - $100.00 AUD

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	#2054 AFL FOOTBALL ONE PIECE BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be 18 spots available in...
	SOLD OUT $30.00 AUD

	#2055 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUS CRUSTUM BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Cherry Pie x 1 Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be...
	SOLD OUT $35.00 AUD

	#2056 EUREKA NRL 2022 TLA ELITE RANDOM PLAYER BREAK BOXES: 4 X 2022 ELITE BOXES BREAK RUNDOWN: There are 267 spots, one for every player who has a insert card/s in the checklist. Every insert will go to the Player on the card....
	SOLD OUT $7.00 AUD

	#2057 EUREKA NRL 2022 TLA ELITE FIVEOLICIOUS PLUS BREAK BOXES: 5 X 2022 ELITE BOXES 2 X 2022 TRADERS STARTER PACKS BREAK RUNDOWN: Brad Fitler Master Series Signature assignment: TEAM - will go to the ROOSTERS, NSW - will go to the PANTHERS, KANGAROOS...
	SOLD OUT $90.00 AUD

	#2058 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUM PLUS PYT BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE MONDAY OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 2 2022 Footy Stars Hobby x 1 Break Rules: This is a pick your team break and there will...
	SOLD OUT $45.00 AUD - $105.00 AUD

	#2059 AFL FOOTBALL ONE PIECE BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE WHEN STOCK ARRIVES OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be 18 spots available in this...
	SOLD OUT $35.00 AUD

	#2060 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUS CRUSTUM PYT BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE TUESDAY OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 1 Cherry Pie x 1 Break Rules: This is a pick your team break and there will be 18...
	SOLD OUT $25.00 AUD - $60.00 AUD

	#2061 AFL FOOTBALL OPTIMUM PLUS BREAK ONE SPOT PER PERSON FIRST TWO HOURS OF LISTING * BREAK WILL BE FRIDAY OR WHEN SOLD OUT AFTER * Break Line Up: 2022 Select Optimum x 2 2022 Footy Stars Hobby x 1 Break Rules: This is a random break and there will be...
	SOLD OUT $70.00 AUD

	#2062 NFL FOOTBALL 2022 LEGACY BREAK Break Line Up: 2022 Legacy Football Hobby x 2 Break Rules: This is a random break. There are 32 spots available in this break, one for each NFL team. Each spot will be randomly assigned an NFL team via random.org. Price of listing includes...
	SOLD OUT $17.00 AUD

	#2063 MLB BASEBALL 2022 TOPPS CHROME BREAK Break Line Up: 2022 Topps Chrome Baseball Hobby Break Rules: This is a random break. There are 30 spots available in this break, one for each MLB team. Each spot will be randomly assigned an MLB team via random.org. Price of listing...
	SOLD OUT $15.00 AUD