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Offline RawGoo

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #70 on: October 11, 2024, 09:40:00 AM »
Yes, it was 1350.
The earlier ANS set had 1875. And did not sell out for a few months.

I figured you would have already done the math!!  With only 72% of the product, combined with first day sales, and the fact that Halloween always brings out the best in the artists, plus demand from us, I guess we shouldn't be surprised.

Boy, am I glad I paid for overnight (aka 3-day) shipping so I can start with trading ASAP!
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Offline Dr.M

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #71 on: October 11, 2024, 10:33:31 AM »
Maybe I've missed something.  Curious where to see that info.  Or is that privy for now?  If not, why can't Topps just post that with the release?

Sketch card artist list is now posted on the topps site in the checklist PDF

Offline Lavirus

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #72 on: October 11, 2024, 12:29:45 PM »
I also went for overnight shipping and got enough that I should have extras for people who missed out.

Offline BattleCaps

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #73 on: October 11, 2024, 03:35:46 PM »
Sell out already?

I'm glad I was around at noon yesterday to place my order. Otherwise I would have missed out.

I bought more than I should have. I was afraid a pack would be $15 or more but when I saw $80/box or $10 a pack and saw the odds of all the chase cards, I splurged a little.

Looks like there will be frantic trading in the first day or two. I got overnight shipping as well.   

Offline Swiski

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #74 on: October 11, 2024, 03:44:21 PM »
I was debating buying a box, but then I went to work and ran some errands to find it sold out.

Thanks to forum members here, we should be covered for the basic sets.

Offline DrDeal

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #75 on: October 11, 2024, 03:59:28 PM »
I wonder if a certain seller purchased an enormous amount of boxes causing this sell out so fast??

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #76 on: October 11, 2024, 05:11:54 PM »
Damn, that was fast!

I missed it!

But, glad the demand was there.
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Offline sirrattles

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #77 on: October 11, 2024, 06:45:53 PM »
I ended up buying two boxes but just want the Wacky Pals Comics so will certainly have extras! 

Offline crackedjerk

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« Reply #78 on: October 11, 2024, 07:10:11 PM »
Damn, that was a fast sell out!  I was on vacation this week and thought I'd wait until I got home today to look more closely at the specs and conversation on the forum about set composition and whatnot.  Guess that was a mistake.  Looks like it's off to ebay for me and I'll have to live without the fun of pack-cracking :(

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #79 on: October 11, 2024, 08:45:31 PM »
I wonder if a certain seller purchased an enormous amount of boxes causing this sell out so fast??
Are you referring to Gary. Who then puts stupid prices on the cards?

Offline DrDeal

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« Reply #80 on: October 12, 2024, 01:49:51 AM »
Are you referring to Gary. Who then puts stupid prices on the cards?
Correct.

Offline drono

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« Reply #81 on: October 12, 2024, 04:00:22 AM »
Here's a seller with boxes for $199.99 - had 5 available and 1 already sold
https://www.ebay.com/itm/267024562390

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #82 on: October 12, 2024, 06:52:34 AM »
Here's a seller with boxes for $199.99 - had 5 available and 1 already sold
https://www.ebay.com/itm/267024562390

I saw that earlier.  A 250% markup is beyond ridiculous.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #83 on: October 12, 2024, 10:48:59 AM »
:sad: should be glad I was able to buy one box..... Thanks whoever mad my decision to save me more money. I too will have to resort to trading my 'hits' just to complete a base set.

I sure miss the old days of going to the store I buying multiple packs for under $10....instead of being force to buy ten $10 packs at a pop.

Offline vahsurfer

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #84 on: October 12, 2024, 12:11:04 PM »
SO Happy I snagged some - BUT!!!!!

HOW!!!?? Are there already sketch cards already showing up on Pirate's Bay?? this morning??????

It has not even shipped!- Area 51 IS real!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

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Offline Fanatical_and_Sickly

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #85 on: October 12, 2024, 12:39:33 PM »
HOW!!!?? Are there already sketch cards already showing up on Pirate's Bay?? this morning??????

It has not even shipped!- Area 51 IS real!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

The five I see up on ebay are Artist Return sketches from Steve Crockett. Totally legit, nothing spooky going on.

Several artists are selling their AP cards on ebay, facebook, etc. 

Arena, Crockett, SantaFerrara, probably others too

Offline JailOJohn

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #86 on: October 12, 2024, 02:36:29 PM »
But seriously, $200 for a box that sold three days ago for $80 is Ridiculous! Boxes havent even shipped yet.

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« Reply #87 on: October 12, 2024, 02:55:22 PM »
A flipper who sells primarily baseball cards.  Wish there was some way to prevent this for non-collectors.  Just like ticket scalping.
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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #88 on: October 12, 2024, 03:57:13 PM »
I just saw that the set came out and it's already sold out and I wrote three of them! Haha I'll have to check eBay but if anyone has extra of the three gags I wrote burning a hole in your pocket hit me up! I hope you like them
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Offline DrDeal

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #89 on: October 13, 2024, 04:54:09 AM »
Not sure why you’d think that you’d not get a base set…I’d suspect it to be likely, unless you’re calling “base” both back types. I think Wonkys are going to be pretty large bucks, wouldn’t surprise me if the set of 5 starts out between $400-$500.

Why do you think the Wonky's will command $100 each? My Sense is $40 to $60. The Variation cards from the last set were supposed to be 1/6 boxes and were $100 to start and moved to $200 later since they were NOT 1/6 boxes but more like 1/20 boxes. Wonky's are 1/2 boxes. That means they will not be THAT rare. It does not look like this set will have any cards that go for out of hand prices. Your post could influence dealers to jack their Wonky prices to start.
People listen to your opinion. Hopefully you will agree the Wonky's will NOT be $100 cards.  ;) ;)

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #90 on: October 13, 2024, 05:32:18 AM »
I just saw that the set came out and it's already sold out and I wrote three of them! Haha I'll have to check eBay but if anyone has extra of the three gags I wrote burning a hole in your pocket hit me up! I hope you like them
Little Freddie, Cuttafinger and RIPZ Crackers!

I am sure I will - I can help u out - of course once i received them...those are well done my friend - thx!! - will lyk once in hand!!! :] :] :]

Offline bigtomi

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #91 on: October 13, 2024, 10:08:36 AM »
Why do you think the Wonky's will command $100 each? My Sense is $40 to $60. The Variation cards from the last set were supposed to be 1/6 boxes and were $100 to start and moved to $200 later since they were NOT 1/6 boxes but more like 1/20 boxes. Wonky's are 1/2 boxes. That means they will not be THAT rare. It does not look like this set will have any cards that go for out of hand prices. Your post could influence dealers to jack their Wonky prices to start.
People listen to your opinion. Hopefully you will agree the Wonky's will NOT be $100 cards.  ;) ;)
First, I'm flattered that you believe that my post could actually have any real influence over the pricing of Wonkys from this set. I scoff at this concept.

Second, as you sometimes tend to do, Andrew, you're interpreting what I wrote in your own way. The key phrase here is "wouldn't surprise me if", as in, given past tendencies, it might happen. No guarantees.

Third, if someone needs to spend $160 (on 2 boxes) to obtain a single Wonky, I think it reasonable that they'd want to get half their money back on it, since, as Patrick pointed out, the Wonkys are the "long pole" in this set [hardest cards to obtain]. This is how I came up with my $80-$100 per card number, to be honest.

You can certainly disagree, and truly, I hope I'm wrong for those who desire this set without having to spend a ton.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #92 on: October 13, 2024, 10:36:14 AM »
If someone spends $160 trying to get a single Wonky; they are also trying their luck at getting a good sketch and a Spider Web Foil ; so no I don't think
they should bank on getting half their money back by selling the 1 wonky they got out of two boxes. Since the last set had the Variation cards which ended up being uber rare and commanded $150 -$200 each; dealers will be looking for another high dollar pull. I do not think the Wonkys are anywhere near the Variation cards in terms of rarity; so I doubt they will sell for more than $40 or $50. 
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« Reply #93 on: October 13, 2024, 04:11:05 PM »
I am sure I will - I can help u out - of course once i received them...those are well done my friend - thx!! - will lyk once in hand!!! :] :] :]so

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #94 on: October 16, 2024, 06:48:25 AM »
With all the talk of prices and the fact many missed out on buying a box before they sold out, tells me that this series will be go down as the most expensive set (and hits) to get in the after market sales.  :'(

Lesson here is WATCH and be prepared to POUNCE when Topps releases any future Wacky Packages set/deal.  :-\ Again I am glad I was able to be in the right spot and the right time to get a box, just sad I didn't have extra money to buy more at that time.   :41:

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #95 on: October 16, 2024, 01:37:14 PM »
Why do you think the Wonky's will command $100 each? My Sense is $40 to $60. The Variation cards from the last set were supposed to be 1/6 boxes and were $100 to start and moved to $200 later since they were NOT 1/6 boxes but more like 1/20 boxes. Wonky's are 1/2 boxes. That means they will not be THAT rare. It does not look like this set will have any cards that go for out of hand prices. Your post could influence dealers to jack their Wonky prices to start.
People listen to your opinion. Hopefully you will agree the Wonky's will NOT be $100 cards.  ;) ;)

Dr - Which variation cards are you specifically referring to - are these from the 2023 Halloween postcard set? Just curious - A

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #96 on: October 16, 2024, 04:30:27 PM »
Dr - Which variation cards are you specifically referring to - are these from the 2023 Halloween postcard set? Just curious - A

I was referring to the 2024 Wacky set which featured 5 Variation Cards. I am a Hot Wheels fan so was keen to get all the Variations of the Hot Snails Card.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #97 on: October 18, 2024, 08:02:47 AM »
If the set sold out in 24 hours, why on earth aren't Topps printing more? Talk about leaving money on the table...

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #98 on: October 18, 2024, 09:19:04 AM »
If the set sold out in 24 hours, why on earth aren't Topps printing more? Talk about leaving money on the table...
More sketches needed then? Same kinda thing with foils. The chase/hit cards determine the numbers, eh?

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #99 on: October 18, 2024, 11:27:00 AM »
I just wanted share an image of the two sketches I had commissioned from Kimber Grobman ahead of the release of the Halloween set. She did a great job as always!

https://i.postimg.cc/ryt5QrGB/Kimber-Halloween-2024-Sketches.jpg

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #100 on: October 18, 2024, 01:56:29 PM »
Those are great!  Thanks for sharing. 
I was lucky enough to pull on of her sketches last set.  Kimber is an exceptional artist who goes all out on her Wacky sketches!



I just wanted share an image of the two sketches I had commissioned from Kimber Grobman ahead of the release of the Halloween set. She did a great job as always!

https://i.postimg.cc/ryt5QrGB/Kimber-Halloween-2024-Sketches.jpg
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Offline DrSushi

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #101 on: October 20, 2024, 05:22:05 PM »
I was out of town at my daughter's wedding and missed this release. It looks great!

I'm in the market for a base set if anyone's selling their extras. Thanks!

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #102 on: October 20, 2024, 06:50:31 PM »
If the set sold out in 24 hours, why on earth aren't Topps printing more? Talk about leaving money on the table...

This represents a variance from Topps’ now-standard business model for Wackys (go into production only after pre-orders are all in, so as not to over-produce), doesn’t it?  Was it made clear before they went on sale that production volume was predetermined and would not be increased if demand was greater?  I assume this was to better ensure that orders would ship and be received in time for Halloween, but this could have been achieved if they just went on sale a couple months earlier, no?  Did they think interest in a Halloween set would be diminished if it went on sale in July or August? 

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #103 on: October 20, 2024, 07:56:59 PM »
This represents a variance from Topps’ now-standard business model for Wackys (go into production only after pre-orders are all in, so as not to over-produce), doesn’t it?
No change in the model. It’s been this way for years. Any set with stated odds for numbered cards or sketches is limited to a specific print run determined by the number of those pulls. They’re likely printed and ready to pack by the time they go on sale.
The past few sets had 50 base cards, whereas this one had 36. With fewer chase cards, the print run is smaller. That, combined with everyone’s love of Halloween, it sold out faster than other sets.
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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #104 on: October 21, 2024, 02:36:37 PM »
GREAT! Cards from Kimber

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