Ironically, The bio set could be worth more than the sketches. I don't see it happening but the completists in this world will pay to play
Could be. I for one have decided not to pursue the bio cards in this set. I like them a lot, but after ANS7 I'm not biting on the hard odds anymore.
Bought a TS10 and a standard postcard set from a friend of mine. No wrapper, sketch, or bio, but at least I have the base set and I'm more into the bonus and standard post cards anyway. Was more $ than buying a single unopened pack from Topps, but oh well.
My best idea for those of us who missed out on this set is to form some kind of Wacky Buddy system (possibly illegal in parts of Iowa):
For example, if I had been able to buy five sets, I would be perfectly happy to sell two of those on to two people who did not get any for the same price I bought them plus shipping. Three is enough for me. Someone else would do the same for me if they got in and I missed it, so at least I would be able to get one unopened pack. Thus avoiding the apparent main quibble: the fact that those who miss out don't get a single pack, where others get five. That's my two cents.