winters in buffalo Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I can't believe magic bean certificates have utterly and unanimously eroded the otherwise unflappable cynicism of this community. We could've had a thread called "Cute Fuzzy Puppies!" and someone would've checked in with "these puppies aren't that cute nor fuzzy at all" before Post No. 137. Christ.It's a Christmas f*****g miracle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 I can't believe magic bean certificates have utterly and unanimously eroded the otherwise unflappable cynicism of this community. We could've had a thread called "Cute Fuzzy Puppies!" and someone would've checked in with "these puppies aren't that cute nor fuzzy at all" before Post No. 137. Christ.Man, if you stepped out in the rain, you'd say someone was pissing on you.There. How's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Closer look at the actual certificate:Best part is "Est. 1919". None of this "1921" nonsense. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Great. When does my certificate arrive? 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Shows the logo timeline too someone should recreate the original logo for the site. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Glad you mention it - the timeline really bothers me for what it leaves out. Jumps right from 1921 (with a wordmark of dubious legitimacy) all the way to 1950.If you order before Friday, you'll get the certificate by Christmas. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 By order, do you mean buy a share or order a certificate? If the latter, where do you see that? And don't they have to provide some documentation that I purchased their magic beans? I haven't seen anything since I gave them hundreds of dollars. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I mean buy a share. That's obviously the only way to obtain a certificate.Want a share of the Green Bay Packers under the tree by Christmas? Then you have to place your order by Friday.Shares purchased by credit card, debit card or cashiers check will be delivered by Dec. 25, the Packers said. The deadline for personal-check payment and a Christmas delivery was Monday.(Source)And no, the sale isn't final until they finish the background check. But didn't you receive a confirmation number? If you ordered online, you should have seen something like this:I'm officially a part owner in the Green Bay Packers! This is great! The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Oh, I did. I thought you meant they were selling certificates to shareholders; that would be wrong but I'd understand why they would. I just haven't seen any updates since the confirmation email. And I'm kind of surprised I haven't, all things considered. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What kind of update were you expecting? I could see a shipping notice, perhaps, but don't really see the point. It's not like one could reasonably believe that the Packers will abscond with your $275 to a country without an extradition treaty. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What kind of update were you expecting? I could see a shipping notice, perhaps, but don't really see the point. It's not like one could reasonably believe that the Packers will abscond with your $275 to a country without an extradition treaty.Maybe a notice of how the overall sale is going? Next steps on shipping, as you said? I don't know...something. I'll be okay. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 So... you're looking for more junk mail in your inbox? FWIW, they've issued several press releases about the sale and its success so far. And then releases like the one above about shipping dates. So they're doing it, just not to your email directly. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 So like, I'm super-late in seeing all this, and my BlackBerry browser is slower than molasses so I can't pull up the Packers' website or that link up above, so...for how long will these shares be offered for sale? And also, what's the summary of benefits to this (beyond the mere giddiness of actually owning stock in a major pro sports franchise)? I see shareholders get certificates, but what else comes with that? I'm only curious because I know I can't pony up the cash for it right now, but at the same time I'd hate to miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime oportunity here. I'd also like to have something to bequeath to my baby girl when she comes of age. (Speaking of...is it even possible to buy a share under a child's name or how does all that work?) *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Gothamite's our resident expert, but I'll say I bought my share solely for the cachet of being a faux NFL owner, and to hang something on the wall. It's an expensive tchotsky, but that's how I'm viewing it. Maybe in a few years I'll grow up and appreciate it more. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Maybe. I appreciate the vote of confidence.So like, I'm super-late in seeing all this, and my BlackBerry browser is slower than molasses so I can't pull up the Packers' website or that link up above, so...for how long will these shares be offered for sale? And also, what's the summary of benefits to this (beyond the mere giddiness of actually owning stock in a major pro sports franchise)? I see shareholders get certificates, but what else comes with that? I'm only curious because I know I can't pony up the cash for it right now, but at the same time I'd hate to miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime oportunity here. I'd also like to have something to bequeath to my baby girl when she comes of age. (Speaking of...is it even possible to buy a share under a child's name or how does all that work?)The shares will be offered until February 29, 2012, or until all 250,000 shares are sold (at least 185,000 have been sold already). The Packers may also extend the sale and increase the number of shares available to 880,000. I'd say count on an extention and increase, if not that high.In addition to the certificate, you also get voting rights at the shareholder meeting (not to mention an invitation to that meeting). That's about it. Plus pride and all that.You can buy shares as a "Custodian for Minor", as I plan to do for my kids. I believe that both your name and hers will appear on the certificate, and as custodian you will have the right to vote her share. Then when she comes of age, she will have it transferred into her name. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Lovely info, especially that last part. Thanks, Goth.I mean, I don't suppose the shares appreciate in value over the years as normal stock does, do they? And other than a few more votes and a few more certificates, I really can't see a tangible benefit in owning multiple shares--but never mind all that. Even though it may seem relatively minor on the surface, just the opportunity to walk up to random folks and tell them I'm a minority owner in a major pro sports franchise would be worth it...and when you come from dirt like I do, that's kind of a big deal. And plus, how many three-year-olds can say, in their best babbled English, that they're minority owners as well?So yeah...suffice it to say I think Imma start saving up so I can do this. (On another note, how weird would it be that probably the biggest Buccaneer nut around here winds up owning a share of a onetime division rival??) *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Yep, that'd be a little odd.But no, it'll never appreciate. You can't sell it, except back to the team, and that only in very limited circumstances and probably for pennies on the dollar. You won't ever make any money on this. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chawls Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 From this owner: no. Dang What about some green pants? At the very least a throwback that actually has green in it? Quote If you hadn't noticed, Chawls loves his wrestling, whether it be real life or sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Again? No. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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