I personally don’t get it at all. Ok, if I want a few of my favorite titles or a rarer card in the best condition possible just because it makes me happy to own them, fine. But trying to assemble entire OS runs, or die-cut set or Ads set, spending thousands in the process, not for me, even if I had the cash to burn. Certain collectibles retain their appeal across generations of people better than others, but I don’t think Wackys will be at the top of that list. As the years go on and our generation slowly dies off, will there still be a market for these ultra-pricey slabbed cards, let alone an appreciation in value that can keep pace with inflation? Maybe, maybe not, but doesn’t feel like the surest bet to me.
