Frequently Asked Questions

I've never participated in a "Group Break", what do I do first?

If this is your first time Group Breaking you've come to the right place! iBreak.com utilizes the latest technology in the breaking industry and houses some of the best breakers in the business!! If you want to learn how to get started please review our "Getting Started" page.

What is a Group Break?

Essentially, a group splits the price of a sealed box or case and each participant gets to keep specific items found inside. The items you get to keep are pre-determined by whatever method or break type that is being used (See "Break Types). Group breaking has quickly become popular because it allows collectors a chance to attain very rare sports memorabilia at a fraction of the cost.

How do I find the Group Break I want?

At iBreak.com we make it easy for collectors to get involved in case breaks containing the products they love most. On the home page you will see search options that can be filtered by sports, break types, Breakers, etc. You will also see real time thumbnails and an overview of individual Breaker Rooms, currently live.

How do I join a room?

When on the main page simply click the thumbnail of any of the Breakers Room that looks of interest and you will be taken immediately there! When inside a breakers room you’ll get a first hand live streaming view of what he is currently breaking, what breaks are being offered, who’s in the room with you and much, much more. You can browse through all of the upcoming breaks to claim your stake in one or simply watch the current break in progress to see what big “hits” are being uncased. While inside feel free to join the action and chat it up with other break participants.

When I buy into a spot how will I know when my break will happen?

Depending on the breaker and how they like to run their room. Some breakers like to have breaks filled and scheduled ahead of time while others like to let the room decide what will fill next. If you want to get in the action more quickly the best thing to do is buy into the breaks that are closest to being filled. iBreak.com not only allows you to see the details of every break but you can also see exactly how many people have entered into each one giving you an idea on what will be breaking next. Also feel free to chat live and ask the breaker and those in his room what product may be breaking right away.

When do I get my cards?

All cards are sorted, sleeved then top-loaded by the next business day. Though all breakers differ, typically products are shipped to you within 1-3 business days of the break. Travel times are dependent on shipping method picked and the area in which you live in comparison to the breaker you are breaking with.  

I missed the live break, how can I watch it?

No worries if when your break fills something comes up which keeps you from watching your break happen live. All breaks are recorded and uploaded right after completion of the break so you can log into your account and watch as you wish. Some collectors participating in multiple breaks each week actually prefer the convenience of being able to watch at their leisure.

What happens if I participate in a break and don't get a card?

That is a very good question and one we get often. Though during most breaks you will get one or more cards there are occasions when a participants will get nothing. In the breaking world we call going hitless a “SKUNK”. Because no one wants you to get skunked including the Breaker, every breaker has a way to make sure you get something for your effort. It could be anything from a free entry into an upcoming break to a nice store credit. Remember it’s of no advantage to iBreak or the Breaker if a participant goes hitless. If fact we love when our customers hit it big because the more hits they get, the happier they are and the more breaks they will want to be a part of.