2002

Fall Expo, Toronto, Canada, November 15-17, 2002

Fall Expo For the first time ever, collectors at the show had an opportunity to receive a special one-of-one game-worn memorabilia card! These were in addition to the usual array of specially-stamped cards sequentially numbered to 10, as well as other one-of-ones.

As usual, collectors participated by purchasing a variety of different sealed Be A Player and Parkhurst hockey card packs and boxes at the show. They opened them at In the Game's booth and received these unique cards in exchange for their wrappers.

Collectors were eligible to receive a one-of-one game-worn memorabilia card by opening three factory-sealed boxes of the 2002-03 First Edition product. All three boxes must have been opened at the same time, and all wrappers must have been given to In the Game personnel. These wrappers were not be eligible for any other redemption cards. After finishing the third box, collectors were eligible to draw a number from a box. Each number corresponded to a specific one-of-one memorabilia card and that is the card they received.

There was a total of 210 different one-of-one memorabilia cards available throughout the three days of the show and all originated from inserts found in the 2002-03 First Edition set. The list of cards included: 160 Jersey cards; 20 NHL Debut cards; 20 Team Scoring Leader cards; and 10 Magnificent Insert cards featuring Mario Lemieux. All the biggest stars in the NHL today were included within the group of 210 cards!

As for the traditional element of the redemption program, the following is a summary of which packs and boxes of Be A Player and Parkhurst cards were eligible for the National Redemption Program along with how many redemption cards were issued for each:

2002-03 First Edition Hobby version - 1 card per wrapper
2002-03 First Edition Retail version - 1 card per two wrappers
2001-02 Ultimate Memorabilia 2nd Edition - 10 cards per pack
2001-02 Memorabilia Series - one card per wrapper
2001-02 Parkhurst - one card per wrapper
2001-02 Between the Pipes - one card per wrapper
2001-02 Signature Series - three cards per two wrappers
2001-02 Update Series - one card per wrapper

Be A Player products released before 2001-02 were NOT be eligible for this promotion.

Collectors received different cards each day of the show. These redemption cards were distinguished by special foil stamping commemorating the Fall Expo and are sequentially numbered to 10. Some one-of-ones were randomly mixed in.

November 15 - The redemption cards were from the 345-card base set in the 2001-02 Be A Player Update Series. This set is comprised of 200 cards from the Memorabilia Series, 100 cards from Parkhurst, 25 cards from the Signature Series and 20 cards from Between the Pipes. Adding to the excitement was the inclusion of "The Mask" insert cards within Friday's redemption program. There are 40 different cards in that set and each was sequentially numbered to 10. Collectors also received unique one-of-one Emerald versions of the 200 cards in the Memorabilia Series.

November 16 - Collectors got a chance to preview the 2002-03 Memorabilia Series. The 300-card base set was sequentially numbered to 10. Mixed in were special one-of-one versions of all three parallel sets including Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. The 2002-03 Memorabilia Series is formally scheduled for release in late November, 2002.

November 17 - Sunday's redemption program focused on the 2002-03 First Edition set. All 425 cards from the base set were available. In addition, the 25 First Round Draft Pick cards that are unique to the Retail version of the base set were included as well. All of these cards were sequentially numbered to 10.

Collectors' International, Montreal, QC, October 18-20, 2002

In the Game's redemption card program remained similar to what has been so successful at dozens of previous shows across North America. At the Collectors' International, participants were asked to purchase various Be A Player products from dealers on the show floor. Then they could open them at the In the Game booth and exchange their wrappers for extremely limited foil-stamped versions of the base cards from the 425-card First Edition set (numbered to 10). The foil stamping is unique to the Collectors' International show and all cards were handed out on a random basis.

The Be A Player and Parkhurst products that collectors could purchase to qualify for the program included the 2002-03 First Edition Series as well as the entire 2001-02 product lineup. Any brands from 2000-01 or earlier were not eligible. The breakdown of how many cards collectors received per product/wrapper was as follows:

2002-03 BAP First Edition Hobby version - one redemption card per wrapper
2002-03 BAP First Edition Retail version - one redemption card per two wrappers
2001-02 BAP Memorabilia Series - one card per wrapper
2001-02 Parkhurst - one card per wrapper
2001-02 BAP Between the Pipes - one card per wrapper
2001-02 BAP Signature Series - one card per wrapper
2001-02 BAP Update Series - one card per wrapper
2001-02 BAP Ultimate Memorabilia 2nd Edition - 10 cards per wrapper

The Big One, Vancouver, BC, October 25-27, 2002

In the Game's redemption card program was similar to that at the Montreal show one week earlier. At the The Big One, participants were asked to purchase various Be A Player products from dealers on the show floor. Then they could open them at the In the Game booth and exchange their wrappers for extremely limited foil-stamped versions of the base cards from the 425-card First Edition set (numbered to 10). The foil stamping is unique to the The Big One and all cards were handed out on a random basis.

Suffolk Downs II, Boston, MA, September 6-8, 2002

In the Game's redemption card program remained similar to what has been so successful at dozens of previous shows across North America. Collectors were asked to purchase various Be A Player products from dealers on the show floor. Then could then open them at the Be A Player booth and exchange their wrappers for extremely limited foil-stamped versions of the base cards from the new 425-card First Edition set (numbered to 10). These cards were dispensed randomly and were only available at this show.

The Be A Player products that collectors purchased to qualify for the program included the new 2002-03 First Edition as well as the entire 2001-02 product lineup. Any products from 2000-01 or earlier were not eligible. The breakdown of how many cards collectors received per product/wrapper is as follows:

The National, Chicago, IL, August 8-11, 2002

As in the past, collectors were asked to purchase various Be A Player products from dealers on the show floor, which were then opened at the BAP booth, with the wrappers exchangeable for extremely limited foil-stamped versions of 2001-02 and 2002-03 Be A Player cards, numbered to 10. The company also promised that some special one-of-ones were randomly mixed into the program.

The cards that participants received in exchange for the wrappers varied each day of the show. On Aug. 8, Be A Player offered redemption cards from its 2001-02 Parkhurst brand. The 400-card base set (including 100 Update cards) was available with the special foil stamping and sequential numbering to 10. Mixed among these were special one-of-one Gold and Silver parallel versions of the first 100 cards in the set.

On Aug. 9, BAP had a special Ruby parallel version of the 500-card base set (including 200 Update cards) from the 2001-02 Memorabilia Series. These cards featured a unique foil stamp commemorating the show and were numbered to 10. Mixed among these cards were special one-of-one Emerald versions.

On Aug. 10, the redemption cards came from Be A Player's first brand of the 2002-03 season, First Edition. The 400-card base set was available with the special foil stamping and sequential numbering to 10. The official release date for First Edition came after the National on August 21, so this served as a special sneak preview for the product.

The August 11 redemption cards came from the 170-card Between the Pipes base set (including 20 cards from the Update Series). Again, each featured commemorative stamping and was numbered to 10. Adding to the excitement was the inclusion of "The Mask" insert cards within Sunday's redemption program. There were 40 different cards in the set (including 10 from the Update Series) and each was sequentially numbered to 10.

The following is a summary of which packs and boxes of Be A Player and Parkhurst cards were eligible for the National Redemption Program along with how many redemption cards were issued for each:

2001-02 Ultimate Memorabilia 2nd Edition - 10 cards per pack
2001-02 Memorabilia Series - one card per wrapper
2001-02 Parkhurst - one card per wrapper
2001-02 Between the Pipes - one card per wrapper
2001-02 Update Series - one card per wrapper

2000-01 Memorabilia Series - one card per two wrappers
2000-01 Signature Series - one card per wrapper
2000-01 Rookie Update - two cards per box
2000-01 Ultimate Memorabilia - 10 cards per pack

There was additional show special!
2001-02 Signature Series - two cards per wrapper.

The Be A Player products that collectors purchased to qualify for the program must have been from 2000-01 or 2001-02.

Sportsfest 2002, Rosemont, Illinois, June 13-16, 2002

As in the past, the basic concept remains unchanged. Collectors were asked to purchase various Be A Player products from dealers on the show floor. Then they opened them at the Be A Player booth and exchanged their wrappers for extremely limited foil-stamped versions of 2001-02 Be A Player cards (numbered to 10).There were even some special one-of-ones mixed in! These cards were dispensed randomly and were only be available at this show.

The cards that participants received in exchange for the wrappers varied each day of the show. On Thursday and Friday, June 13-14, Be A Player offered a special Sapphire parallel version of their 300-card base set from the 2001-02 Memorabilia Series. These cards featured a unique foil stamp commemorating the show and were numbered to 10. Mixed among these cards were special one-of-one Emerald versions.

On Saturday, June 15, Be A Player redemption cards came from Be A Player's Parkhurst set. The 300-card base set was available with the special foil stamping and sequential numbering to 10. Mixed among these were special one-of-one Gold and Silver parallel versions of the first 100 cards in the set.

Sunday's redemption cards came from two different sets: both the 150-card Between the Pipes base set and the 225-card Signature Series base set. Again, each featured commemorative stamping and were numbered to 10. Adding to the excitement was the inclusion of "The Mask" insert cards within Sunday's redemption program. There were 30 different cards in the set and each was sequentially numbered to 10.

"We're always happy to return to the Chicago area," explained Dr. Brian Price, President of In the Game, "because it is one of the most exciting markets in this hobby. The people at Krause do an admirable job organizing and promoting the annual Sportsfest show. I believe our participation in the event and our redemption card program will enhance the collecting experience for all those who attend."

The Be A Player products that collectors purchased to qualify for the program must be from 2000-01 or 2001-02. The breakdown of how many cards collectors received per product/wrapper is as follows:

2001-02 Memorabilia Series, Parkhurst, Between the Pipes, and Signature Series - one wrapper per card.
2000-01 Memorabilia Series - two wrappers per card.
2000-01 Signature Series - one wrapper per card.
2000-01 Rookie and Traded boxed sets - two cards per box.
2000-01 or 2001-02 Ultimate Memorabilia - six cards per wrapper.

All cards were handed out on a random basis. There were no trades on redemption cards. Cards were only available while supplies lasted. In the Game reserved the right to limit redemptions to any individual at their sole discretion.

Spring Expo, Toronto, Canada, May 3-5, 2002

A few twists were added for collectors redeeming product at the Spring Expo in Toronto this May.

The basic concept remained the same. Buy qualifying Be A Player cards at the Spring Expo and open them at our booth in exchange for redemption cards. This time, though, collectors not only received cards sequentially numbered to 10, but they also may have received special one-of-one versions as well.

On Friday May 3rd, In The Game will offer a special parallel version of their 300-card base set from the 2001-02 Memorabilia Series. These cards featured a unique foil stamp commemorating the show and were be numbered to 10. Mixed among these cards were special one-of-one Emerald versions.

On Saturday May 4th, In The Game offered the 300-card Parkhurst base set numbered to 10. Mixed among these were special Gold and Silver 1/1 versions of the first 100 cards in the set.

Sunday May 5th's redemption cards were from the newly issued Signature Series. The 225-card base set was available with the special foil stamping and sequential numbering to 10. In addition, In The Game offered the Between The Pipes base as redemption. This 150-card base set was also stamped and sequentially numbered to 10. Also, there were special foil-stamped versions of the popular Mask insert cards mixed in. Each of the 30 cards in the purple base version were sequentially numbered to 10 and gold one-of-one versions were mixed in too.

Here comes the twist: We added an extra element to our redemption program. Everyone who opened a factory sealed box of any of our 2001-02 products also received one Waving the Flag card. The box must be factory sealed in our plastic wrap when you sit at our booth to open the product.

The Waving The Flag set was features a 32 cards and focused on the game's top stars and the flag of their country. The design is reminiscent of the 1963-64 Parkhurst card design. These cards were sequentially numbered out of 10 as well.

The box redemption offer was in place for all three days of the show or until supply lasts. The boxes must be shrink wrapped, no exceptions will be made.

The exact breakdown of how many redemption cards collectors received was:
2001-02 Memorabilia, Parkhurst, Between The Pipes and Signature Series - 1 wrapper per card.
2000-01 Memorabilia Series - 2 wrappers per card.
2000-01 Signature Series - 1 wrapper per card.
2000-01 Rookie and Traded boxed sets - 2mcards per box.
2000-01 Ultimate Memorabilia - 6 cards per wrapper

Collectors need two wrappers from the 2000-01 Memorabilia Series to receive one redemption card.

and...

Receive one additional card from the Waving the Flag set when you open a factory sealed box of any of the 2001-02 In The Game products. Boxes that are not wrapped in Be A Player plastic will not qualify.

All usual Redemption Program rules apply. In The Game, Inc. reserves the right to limited redemptions to any individual at their sole discretion.

NHL All-Star FANtasy, Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 30 - Feb. 2

The redemption card program was implemented at the NHL All-Star FANtasy show at the Los Angeles Convention Center from January 30-February 2, 2002. This time, however, a few twists were added.

The basic concept remained the same. Buy qualifying Be A Player cards at the All-Star FANtasy and open them at our booth in exchange for redemption cards. This time, though, collectors not only received cards sequentially numbered to 10, but they also may have received special one-of-one versions as well.

On Wednesday Januray 30, Be A Player offered a special parallel version of their 300-card base set from the 2001-02 Memorabilia Series. These cards featured a unique foil stamp commemorating the show and were be numbered to 10. Mixed among these cards were special one-of-one Ruby versions.

On Thursday January 31, we offered Sapphire versions of the 300-card Memorabilia Series base set numbered to 10. Mixed among these were special one-of-one Emerald versions.

Friday's redemption cards came from Be A Player's Parkhurst set. The 300-card base set was available with the special foil stamping and sequential numbering to 10. Mixed among these were special one-of-one Gold and Silver parallel versions of the first 100 cards in the set.

Saturday's redemption cards came from the 150-card Between the Pipes base set. Again, each featured commemorative stamping and were numbered to 10.

Here comes the twist: We added an extra element to our redemption program. Everyone who opened a factory sealed 2001-02 Memorabilia or Parkhurst box will also received one All-Star History card. The box must be factory sealed in our plastic wrap when you sit at our booth to open the product.

The All-Star History set was completed at 52 cards and focused on the top stars from every All-Star game ever played. These were sequentially numbered out of 10 as well.

The box redemption offer was in place for all four days of the show. The boxes must be shrink wrapped.

The exact breakdown of how many redemption cards you will receive is as follows:
2001-02 Memorabilia Series or Parkhurst Series - one wrapper per card.
2000-01 Memorabilia Series - two wrappers per card.
2000-01 Signature Series - one wrapper per card.
2000-01 Rookie and Traded boxed sets - two cards per box.
2000-01 Ultimate Memorabilia - six cards per wrapper
and...
Receive one additional card from the All-Star History set when you open a factory sealed box of either the 2001-02 Memorabilia Series or 2001-02 Parkhurst Series. Boxes that are not wrapped in Be A Player plastic will not qualify.