Record Breaking Price on Toadal Poster!

[Kook]

Having sold a couple of NM Toadal posters in the past in the $300 range, I thought a $750 ask was a bit optimistic. I stand Toadally corrected:

http://item.ebay.com/itm/1973-MINT-CONDITION-UNFOLDED-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-TOADAL-POSTER-BY-NORM-SAUNDERS-/141212469248?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=pYiUM9CU92D%252Ff3SbOwXxBf6aBSU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I can't believe this pulled $650. I wonder why cheepios & weakies don't pull anywhere near toadal? They are just as rare. For that matter, even the '73 test posters, which are as rare as the cereal posters, don't generally command more than $40 or $50 dollars either. Granted you can get a '74 version of the poster for about $10, but collecting vintage stuff is a lot about the variations, and a '73 poster is not a '74 poster. After all, a nm bandache may pull $150 to $200, but a nm bandache w/ a tan back..., or a Ludlow back...

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Being unfolded is making a big difference I'm guessing.

But in general, it might be that the other two were stickers, and this one never was.

[bigtomi]

Being unfolded is making a big difference I'm guessing.

Oh, I'm betting it's that lovely frame it's in that boosted the value up.   

[RawGoo]

Being unfolded is making a big difference I'm guessing.

But in general, it might be that the other two were stickers, and this one never was.

I agree on both points, but the fact that it was never folded would have made a huge difference to me.

Did anyone here buy this?  If so, a good scan of it out of the frame would be awesome to see posted.  And, I'll bet it could end up on a mug

[quas]

Oh, I'm betting it's that lovely frame it's in that boosted the value up.   

It's Toadally the frame.   Otherwise maybe $350 tops.

[Hustler08]

Having sold a couple of NM Toadal posters in the past in the $300 range, I thought a $750 ask was a bit optimistic. I stand Toadally corrected:

http://item.ebay.com/itm/1973-MINT-CONDITION-UNFOLDED-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-TOADAL-POSTER-BY-NORM-SAUNDERS-/141212469248?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=pYiUM9CU92D%252Ff3SbOwXxBf6aBSU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I can't believe this pulled $650. I wonder why cheepios & weakies don't pull anywhere near toadal? They are just as rare. For that matter, even the '73 test posters, which are as rare as the cereal posters, don't generally command more than $40 or $50 dollars either. Granted you can get a '74 version of the poster for about $10, but collecting vintage stuff is a lot about the variations, and a '73 poster is not a '74 poster. After all, a nm bandache may pull $150 to $200, but a nm bandache w/ a tan back..., or a Ludlow back...

Maybe its was the "missing" 18" TOADAL" Poster - that was not known to exist...

[Hustler08]

Being unfolded is making a big difference I'm guessing.

But in general, it might be that the other two were stickers, and this one never was.

The unfolded posters make a huge difference....as most would rip when folded - esp. the yellow pack ones...

[BRUTE_88]

Did anyone here buy this?  If so, a good scan of it out of the frame would be awesome to see posted.  And, I'll bet it could end up on a mug
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Hey Pat - Yep, someone here did buy it... I may have paid a bit much for it, but I am trying to complete my unfolded poster set.  I actually had this one long ago, but sold it to John Kosturik for $450 to complete his set... since then, it has taken me 7 years to finally find another.  I believe there are only 3 of them in existence, so it probably was not too unreasonable based on scarcity.  I just hate the fact that it cost me more to replace my original... but hey, that's Wackys for ya!

[Kook]

Did anyone here buy this?  If so, a good scan of it out of the frame would be awesome to see posted.  And, I'll bet it could end up on a mug


Hey Pat - Yep, someone here did buy it... I may have paid a bit much for it, but I am trying to complete my unfolded poster set.  I actually had this one long ago, but sold it to John Kosturik for $450 to complete his set... since then, it has taken me 7 years to finally find another.  I believe there are only 3 of them in existence, so it probably was not too unreasonable based on scarcity.  I just hate the fact that it cost me more to replace my original... but hey, that's Wackys for ya!

Congrats on the purchase Brian. I guess being unfolded WAS the reason for the premium. How many more unfolded posters do you need to complete your set?

[MadMike]

Congrats on getting the poster. It is hard to let things go when you may not see it ever again or at least for a few years. Enjoy!

[RawGoo]

Hey Pat - Yep, someone here did buy it... I may have paid a bit much for it, but I am trying to complete my unfolded poster set.  I actually had this one long ago, but sold it to John Kosturik for $450 to complete his set... since then, it has taken me 7 years to finally find another.  I believe there are only 3 of them in existence, so it probably was not too unreasonable based on scarcity.  I just hate the fact that it cost me more to replace my original... but hey, that's Wackys for ya!

Congrats Brian!  I'm kind of glad I didn't see this on ebay 'cause I'd have been sorely tempted to go for it.

[BRUTE_88]

Congrats Brian!  I'm kind of glad I didn't see this on ebay 'cause I'd have been sorely tempted to go for it.
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Thanks!  Here is a list of the ones I need to complete them if anyone has any that they want to trade or sell:

Log Cave-In
Koduck
Kook
Hipton
Gadzooka
Milk Foam
Plopsickle
Burpsi
Hawaiian Punks
Ditch Boy
Lipoff

[BRUTE_88]

Congrats Brian!  I'm kind of glad I didn't see this on ebay 'cause I'd have been sorely tempted to go for it.


Thanks Guys!  Here is a list of the ones I need to complete them if anyone has any that they want to trade or sell:

Log Cave-In
Koduck
Kook
Hipton
Gadzooka
Milk Foam
Plopsickle
Burpsi
Hawaiian Punks
Ditch Boy
Lipoff

[Lavirus]

I have an unfolded Toadal but it has a slight tear in one side. I think Cheryl was selling her complete set at one point for like $5k, too rich for my blood!

[Hipton]

I think I'd be taking a loss if I sold at 5k. I think I have $5600 into the collection. Cheepios was the hardest to get. Many thanks to Bandaches for selling me half the collection at once, or I might not have attempted to complete it.
Congrats on your progress, Brian!