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Offline NationalSpittoon

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Re: LOST WACKYS
« Reply #70 on: January 28, 2018, 08:31:10 AM »
I was just curious whether you found the nine mismatched puzzle pieces in the same pack, or whether there were a few in each pack.
I got the five McSnoremick pieces in one pack, and the four Buck Tales in the other.

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« Reply #71 on: February 06, 2018, 04:14:22 PM »
Why are the silvers and gold now pulling over $800?   

Offline Fanatical_and_Sickly

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« Reply #72 on: February 06, 2018, 04:42:26 PM »
Because there is one person that is determined to win one of every title, regardless of cost, of both the golds and silvers.
And so far they have.
The other collectors that want to win one, any one, just keep pushing the bids higher and higher, but always lose.
About $23K spent so far, and there are still a few more titles to go for complete sets of both.
Round 2 should go for a lot less.

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« Reply #73 on: February 06, 2018, 05:26:41 PM »
Because there is one person that is determined to win one of every title, regardless of cost, of both the golds and silvers.

But why?

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« Reply #74 on: February 07, 2018, 03:32:42 AM »
Because there is one person that is determined to win one of every title, regardless of cost, of both the golds and silvers.
And so far they have.
The other collectors that want to win one, any one, just keep pushing the bids higher and higher, but always lose.
About $23K spent so far, and there are still a few more titles to go for complete sets of both.
Round 2 should go for a lot less.

I can see one person putting in a crazy bid; but for someone else to also agree to push the auction with the risk of having to drop 700 on a card is pretty bizarre.
Another weird Lost Wacky situation. I guess we need to expect the atypical with these cards.

Offline NationalSpittoon

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« Reply #75 on: February 07, 2018, 04:21:12 AM »
I can see one person putting in a crazy bid; but for someone else to also agree to push the auction with the risk of having to drop 700 on a card is pretty bizarre.
Another weird Lost Wacky situation. I guess we need to expect the atypical with these cards.

I am assuming this must be a last resort for their collection. Maybe they have everything else.

Maybe they have a big wallet.

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« Reply #76 on: February 07, 2018, 06:46:10 AM »
Well, I opened them. Since they were free, I figured it wasn't really a loss. I have a full LW3 set now, but two incomplete puzzles.

Based on his nice gesture, IMO, if you emailed him & asked if the puzzles were supposed to be split or not in the packs (I don't think they are supposed to be, since his ebay auctions usually say which puzzle is in the pack) I'm sure he would send you the puzzle pieces to complete 1 or the other. Sounds like the 2 variation packs got mixed up somehow.

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« Reply #77 on: February 07, 2018, 06:48:21 AM »
I've been trying to understand what the big appeal is over "Lost Wacky" Series 3 and I really don't get it. For the most part, the gags and art have been getting progressively inferior since series 1. And based on the ridiculous ebay sales, we'll undoubtedly see a Series 4 (and probably more). The question now, is how many more people are going to get lured into "collecting them all". Remember folks, they're "lost" for a reason.

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« Reply #78 on: February 07, 2018, 07:31:45 AM »
I've been trying to understand what the big appeal is over "Lost Wacky" Series 3 and I really don't get it. For the most part, the gags and art have been getting progressively inferior since series 1. And based on the ridiculous ebay sales, we'll undoubtedly see a Series 4 (and probably more). The question now, is how many more people are going to get lured into "collecting them all". Remember folks, they're "lost" for a reason.

Your cancelled Halloween wackies from last fall will undoubtedly be treasured Lost Wackys if you are ever allowed to show them to us ;)

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« Reply #79 on: February 07, 2018, 08:07:40 AM »
Your cancelled Halloween wackies from last fall will undoubtedly be treasured Lost Wackys if you are ever allowed to show them to us ;)

Almost true. They may be "lost" but they're not wackys.

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« Reply #80 on: February 07, 2018, 09:36:17 AM »
Almost true. They may be "lost" but they're not wackys.

Hopefully someday the art will see the light of day.

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« Reply #81 on: February 07, 2018, 03:11:02 PM »
But why?
'cause they're psycho. and rich. So, eccentric, I guess.   8)

Offline Brian Mc

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« Reply #82 on: February 07, 2018, 04:03:20 PM »
About $23K spent so far

WOW! Just on LW3 Golds and Silvers?   :o
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Offline chipereno

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« Reply #83 on: February 07, 2018, 05:24:03 PM »
It's a total sham. He's running up his own auctions. Probably hasn't sold a thing.

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« Reply #84 on: February 07, 2018, 08:15:26 PM »
My points exactly, Neil, well said....er, well "written"  :-[

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« Reply #85 on: February 11, 2018, 07:57:50 AM »
It's a total sham. He's running up his own auctions. Probably hasn't sold a thing.
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« Reply #86 on: February 12, 2018, 10:56:06 AM »
It's a total sham. He's running up his own auctions. Probably hasn't sold a thing.

Wouldn't that be costing him a lot in ebay fees?

Offline Jean Nutty

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« Reply #87 on: February 27, 2018, 12:57:57 PM »
I do like the idea of featuring certain Wacky characters as stand-alone portrait titles.

   

Offline Fanatical_and_Sickly

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« Reply #88 on: February 27, 2018, 03:47:36 PM »
and now....  ta-da! 1 of 1 Diamond cards!!  eBay auction: #222858076070

will these top $1K?


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« Reply #89 on: February 27, 2018, 03:58:48 PM »
And Topps is worried about Neil's 36 buck set.  unreal



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Offline Baked Bears

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« Reply #90 on: February 27, 2018, 04:32:18 PM »
and now....  ta-da! 1 of 1 Diamond cards!!  eBay auction: #222858076070

will these top $1K?

$1K, you think?  Seems like an awful lot for a peepshow!

Offline drono

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« Reply #91 on: February 27, 2018, 06:51:24 PM »
and now....  ta-da! 1 of 1 Diamond cards!!  eBay auction: #222858076070

will these top $1K?

(Image removed from quote.)

There's no copyright on these, so what's to stop me from buying it and making a 1000 of them, and then selling them for $1 each? 

Heck, I don't even have to buy it; I can print it from the auction photos.


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« Reply #92 on: February 28, 2018, 10:35:55 AM »
Hmm, I've posted less X rated art for sale on ebay and have had it removed by them.....

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« Reply #93 on: February 28, 2018, 03:24:07 PM »
and now....  ta-da! 1 of 1 Diamond cards!!  eBay auction: #222858076070

will these top $1K?

(Image removed from quote.)

  I have never understood the desire to collect (let alone pay inflated prices for) stickers with alternate, goofy borders or backs. Super refractor, mirror, lenticular, super shiny, sparkly, blah blah blah lol.....WOO HOO...gotta have it!!!!!! NOT
 

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« Reply #94 on: February 28, 2018, 04:31:17 PM »
This is insane. They are just throwing Photoshop backgrounds on these things and printing them up as they go. These are from 2018 not 2011. What a farce. It's literally stealing.

Offline Lavirus

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« Reply #95 on: February 28, 2018, 05:09:11 PM »
Is it the same small group of buyers who're going for these? Are there really uninformed Wacky enthusiasts interested in the Lost stuff? *smh*

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« Reply #96 on: February 28, 2018, 05:15:12 PM »
and here comes the "lost" stickers of pics of Wacky Boxes to go with box checklist that showed up earlier. Just the white backs for now. Probably not long before all the 'rare' variations show up.

images for the entire set are included along with the auction for just this 'bonus' card. along with the 3 bonus cards showing a mock '92 box, the Wacky Truck and a '79 case. All box images are clearly Greg's.

eBay auction: #222861072653


Offline bigtomi

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« Reply #97 on: February 28, 2018, 05:26:44 PM »
The image of the Wacky Truck appears to be my truck. Between the fact that it's a Garbage Can-dy version and it looks like they even attempted to repair the one torn corner of the cardboard backer. Hey, where are my royalties!?!?!?    ;D

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« Reply #98 on: February 28, 2018, 09:53:04 PM »
The sad thing is, these would likely be swell extras for an official release, be it an Old School set or otherwise (I really do dig the Wacky Truck sticker - apologies to Bigtomi).  But these knockoffs?  C'mon....

I could imagine that Wacky-izing photos of various vintage Wacky merchandise could be cool..  T-shirts, the glasses, etc. 

You add that bold black border to some okay photos and it really sells it.  Of course Topps feels it is smart to REMOVE that trademark bold border design element from Wackys for some boneheaded reason.   :great: :-\
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Offline jleonard1967

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« Reply #99 on: March 01, 2018, 05:41:08 AM »
Just shaking my head while I am picturing these guys sitting at a table, brainstorming on what sticker to do next. The Diamond one, I bet they were all high giving themselves over that one.

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« Reply #100 on: March 01, 2018, 06:37:55 AM »
Just shaking my head while I am picturing these guys sitting at a table, brainstorming on what sticker to do next. The Diamond one, I bet they were all high giving themselves over that one.

Human nature is odd. Everyone knows these are not a Topps product, whenever they were/are produced. So what's the appeal? I can't imagine, but chaque un a son gout.

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« Reply #101 on: March 01, 2018, 06:52:57 AM »
The image of the Wacky Truck appears to be my truck. Between the fact that it's a Garbage Can-dy version and it looks like they even attempted to repair the one torn corner of the cardboard backer. Hey, where are my royalties!?!?!?    ;D
LOL . I was wondering if that was yours.
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Offline Paul_Maul

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« Reply #102 on: March 01, 2018, 08:30:04 AM »
I have no interest in any of the lost wackys stuff, but the box stickers are cool.

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« Reply #103 on: March 01, 2018, 09:41:20 AM »
I have no interest in any of the lost wackys stuff, but the box stickers are cool.
LOL. Now you’re going to be hooked. Go for the gold set!

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« Reply #104 on: March 01, 2018, 10:02:12 AM »
LOL. Now you’re going to be hooked. Go for the gold set!

It will be fun trying to spot which boxes are mine!

 

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