New 2023 April Fool's Wacky Postcard set!!

[RawGoo]

Is this really a thing?

The Topps page said "1 Sketch Card or Oversized Sketch Card (5x7)" but I haven't heard of any oversized sketches being found.  Those were great, the few times they were issued!!  The chance of pulling one was part of the reason I ordered so many sets.  Maybe one of the artists can confirm that I wasn't on a snipe hunt?  Did Topps tell a whopper??

[quas]

The Topps page said "1 Sketch Card or Oversized Sketch Card (5x7)" but I haven't heard of any oversized sketches being found.  Those were great, the few times they were issued!!  The chance of pulling one was part of the reason I ordered so many sets.  Maybe one of the artists can confirm that I wasn't on a snipe hunt?  Did Topps tell a whopper??

There is one on ebay now. Apparently you have to look through the postcards in each pack to see if a 5x7 sketch is nestled among the postcards.

[RawGoo]

There is one on ebay now. Apparently you have to look through the postcards in each pack to see if a 5x7 sketch is nestled among the postcards.

I actually DID that for the first order.  Was too tired last night, and was planning on doing that today.  I know for sure that yesterdays sets didn't have a sketch in front or back.........  There's still hope!!

[koduck]

Marc is correct! Make sure to check through your postcards! A few lucky collectors might find a 5x7 sketch randomly inserted in sets.

[RawGoo]

Marc is correct! Make sure to check through your postcards! A few lucky collectors might find a 5x7 sketch randomly inserted in packs

Thanks Neil!!  I didn't pull a single of your sketches out of 26     

[koduck]

If you find a 5 x7 sketch you will! I drew them all!

[BattleCaps]

The 5X7 sketch would be in addition to the sketch in the foil pack?

I'm going to have to take a look then (and keep my fingers crossed)!

[quas]

Thanks Neil!!  I didn't pull a single of your sketches out of 26 

Same here, out of 24.  So that's 0 for 50.  Not quite gold Windhex, but...

[RawGoo]

If you find a 5 x7 sketch you will! I drew them all!

How many did you do?  And, do you perhaps know how many postcard sets were made (for my ever expanding Master List)??

I was not fortunate enough to pull one of your 5 x 7 sketches     I was hoping for one of your classic montages of all 6 characters from the current set.

[lucidjc]

Marc is correct! Make sure to check through your postcards! A few lucky collectors might find a 5x7 sketch randomly inserted in sets.

But wouldn't no sketch in the silver pack alert you that there was a 5x7? I highly doubt there are 2 sketches in a pack.

[koduck]

How many did you do?  And, do you perhaps know how many postcard sets were made (for my ever expanding Master List)??

I was not fortunate enough to pull one of your 5 x 7 sketches     I was hoping for one of your classic montages of all 6 characters from the current set.

Sorry Pat. I dont have a lot of additional information, but hopefully this helps:

I cant say how many 5x7s I drew but I can tell you my hand was pretty cramped by the time I finished drawing them! And yes, there were a few montage sketches.

Don't know the number of sets made, but I know there were lots of sketchcard artists, if that's any indication.

As, for the  sketch card collation, I have no idea whether a collector might get more than 1 sketch with their set...

Neil

[RawGoo]

Thanks, Neil.  Did you only do 5 x 7 sketches?

[koduck]

Thanks, Neil.  Did you only do 5 x 7 sketches?

Both regular and 5x7s! Here's a few samples of each:

[RawGoo]

Beauties!!  And almost all from this set.  Did you consider doing the Jenny upside down?

[Joe G.]

Both regular and 5x7s! Here's a few samples of each:

What no puzzles???

[Hustler08]

Thanks Neil!!  I didn't pull a single of your sketches out of 26 

but i did - its awesome AJERX Rules!!!will post later - Go Neil!!

[RawGoo]

Who is this artist?  Even with my Master list I can't tell.......

     

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Who is this artist?  Even with my Master list I can't tell.......

That’s Aaron Laurich

[RawGoo]

That’s Aaron Laurich

Thanks!

[vahsurfer]

Marc and Neil,

TY for the heads up - had NOT opened any of the cellophane, YET!!!

Richard
#StayWacky

[DrSushi]

Finally opened my lone set and really enjoy this edition of the postcards. I especially appreciate the homage to Jay Lynch with the Net Wt Um Tut Sut line. Great stuff as always!!

[JailOJohn]

I missed out on this. How much did a box (set??) of these sell for? Trying to decide whether to try and buy these on e-bay…

[Mr._Stubble]

I missed out on this. How much did a box (set??) of these sell for? Trying to decide whether to try and buy these on e-bay…

https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/online-brands/wacky-packages.html

[JailOJohn]

So profiteers on e-bay selling $50 postcards for $80-90, and $20 box of the recent stickers for $40…

[lucidjc]

So profiteers on e-bay selling $50 postcards for $80-90, and $20 box of the recent stickers for $40…

Its hard to put a price on in-demand discontinued products. What I don't like is when people double the price of still being made products. Seems like people prey on this. But, get off your butt and do some work and find the best price instead of settling.

C'mon John, did you really think you were going to find a deal after the fact?

[drono]

So profiteers on e-bay selling $50 postcards for $80-90, and $20 box of the recent stickers for $40…

You have a choice, buy it -or - not. 

If no one buys them, then the "profiteers" will stop buying since they can't make a profit.  If they stop buying, then Topps won't make as much money.  If Topps doesn't make as much money, they may stop making Wacky Packages altogether.  So drop cable and buy some Wacky Packages, even if you have to "pay the profiteer."

- Or - Pat (Raw Goo) will give you a better deal on a set, and you can support a forum member who's not a profiteer.

[JailOJohn]

I already purchased a set of the 2023 stickers, I somehow got wind of those (probably here). Bought several boxes, didnt complete a base set, but was able to sell and trade my way to a complete base set. Topps  sends me emails about tons of baseball cards (i buy none) but no emails about wackys  (which I sometimes buy,) Go figure. I have to think they would sell a ton more Wackys with some kind of retail store model, but who knows what costs are associated with retail distribution.