Pokemon Celebrations Thoughts? - Page 2

KhalDrogo · 10-07-2021, 12:51 PM

When do we think this will be available on Target.com? I’m actually going to go to the store tomorrow morning to try to get some.

ninjabum87 · 10-07-2021, 12:54 PM

Just hoping I'll be able to find some to open. Mostly I'm gonna buy singles but it does seem like it would be fun to rip packs with interesting things instead of reverse holo Lotads and such. Be a nice change of pace.

Gonna try Gamestop tomorrow. Does anyone know how the whole "early access for Pro members" works? Does Gamestop just open normally and then wait to drop product later in the day?

jjcan · 10-07-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

When do we think this will be available on Target.com? I’m actually going to go to the store tomorrow morning to try to get some.

They have been releasing on the 4-5am drops last 2 weeks.

Last week the ETBS seemed easier to get (3-4 minute window), This week the box sets maybe (5-6 minutes). I was only able to get 1 each. Target in San Diego stocked early box sets yesterday, but said Tomorrow will be a lot more.

I think the premier sets have a shot at $1k a box, if the Christmas shipping supply runs short for the product. This has to be one of the top 5 toys (gifts this year)

I just hope they keep printing next year.

Tzvih123 · 10-07-2021, 01:41 PM

Anyone know what's going on with the special edition pokemon oreos? I've seen some of them selling for hundreds and others going for $6.

doobypenguin · 10-07-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tzvih123

Anyone know what's going on with the special edition pokemon oreos? I've seen some of them selling for hundreds and others going for $6.

It was initial hype. I think the mew ended up up not being as rare as people thought it was. Dont waste your money unless youre hankering for oreos.

You think buying ultra premium boxes at these crazy prices is still a good hold. Or do you think ultra premium prices hold at 400+.

The_Reverend · 10-07-2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjabum87

I just wish the pika head was a bit smaller personally.

The head is distracting. It would look much better in the in the position they usually put the release, Rocket, new, fossil, jungle. It looks odd

KhalDrogo · 10-07-2021, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jjcan

They have been releasing on the 4-5am drops last 2 weeks.

Last week the ETBS seemed easier to get (3-4 minute window), This week the box sets maybe (5-6 minutes). I was only able to get 1 each. Target in San Diego stocked early box sets yesterday, but said Tomorrow will be a lot more.

I think the premier sets have a shot at $1k a box, if the Christmas shipping supply runs short for the product. This has to be one of the top 5 toys (gifts this year)

I just hope they keep printing next year.

Damn. Did not pay attention obviously. Thank you!

nera20 · 10-07-2021, 07:47 PM

how many different versions of boxes are there and how do they rank best to worst any help would be appreciated thanks

Ianhatcher · 10-07-2021, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nera20

how many different versions of boxes are there and how do they rank best to worst any help would be appreciated thanks

https://www.pokebeach.com/2021/10/al...ll-set-details

I'd say the UPC is the set to own with the metal gold cards of Charizard and Pikachu. ETB after that with the Gold Star Greninja Promo will be popular as well as the Pikachu set with the figurine. After that all the Charizard and Pikachu boxes than everything else because well Charizard and Pikachu sell.

Andr3000 · 10-08-2021, 10:27 AM

Anyone finding product at MSRP online? Or is that something I have to trample over people to get at the actual store? Where's the best place to go...I've been hearing Target, Barnes & Noble, Walmart...any others that might be more under-the-radar/low-key?

There should be plenty of this product around, but I still would love to get my hands on some today.

ninjabum87 · 10-08-2021, 10:31 AM

I was able to luck out and get some orders in on pokemon center but you gotta check out in like 2 or 3 minutes to get anything to go through, while also making sure you don't check out so fast the system blocks you for "botting."

I found some at Target this morning and was pleasantly surprised they had 3 employees dedicated to Pokemon, helping people pick out what they wanted up to their limit and ensuring an orderly line. Best luck I have had is to find places with item limits so that they don't get wiped out by flippers.

jjcan · 10-08-2021, 11:12 AM

Was at Target this morning San Diego.

They had all the Box sets and the ETBs, 1 type of item per person. So that was good. They had about a good 20 minutes worth of handing them out.

Also the new switch came out today so they were handing those out for purchase too.

they say maybe to shipments every week this month? So Target should be getting them soon all across.

I think the Premium set is the way to go, it is the hardest variation and you get 25 packs which is still worth the Blowout price at 399/box

Einstein43 · 10-08-2021, 11:18 AM

Purchased 8 Etbs today and could have bought 22 wish I had : these are loaded and fun to open

soonerfreak · 10-08-2021, 11:53 AM

Totally unable to get any ETBs but have a v memories and tin collection in bound I am looking forward to ripping. Hoping to see some massive reprints so I can get an ETB later.

GoNYGoNYGo · 10-08-2021, 11:58 AM

I was able to get two Pin Collection ones from Barnes and Noble first box was an absolute dud but the second one was LOADED!!

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KhalDrogo · 10-08-2021, 12:19 PM

Got a Pikachu and Charizard box at Target this morning. ETBs were already gone. Good amount of supply though.

Best (worst?) part was the manager’s utter shock when I only asked for one of each. Not even sure what the limit is as I’ve never gone before. Opening these with my neighbor’s six year old. Have to save some for the other kids.

Tones · 10-08-2021, 12:35 PM

No luck on ETB's... but did manage to grab one Zacian Pin collection, a Pikachu V union, and a Pikachu Premium V union

Looking forward to getting to ripping

soonerfreak · 10-08-2021, 03:20 PM

I just looked at singles prices on TCG player and I think I will stick with what I got. A lot of the cards I'd like to have for display, like the pikachu cards, are all under $5 and I bet may even get cheaper as people rip.

Andr3000 · 10-08-2021, 05:31 PM

Tried Target and Gamestop after work, but as suspected, nothing found.

Tones · 10-08-2021, 06:14 PM

Ended up taking a nap since I got up early to hit my local Target. Just went out and stopped at another target and they had the same three products that I have already ripped in stock, didn't pick up any more.

Two Gamestops and another Target after that all had nothing.

kyleuk21 · 10-08-2021, 07:35 PM

Opened the following:
12 ETB
5 Charizard boxes
1 Sylveon box
2 pin boxes
2 pika boxes

6 blastoise
6 venusaur
3 charizard
2 zekrom
1 reshiram
1 Zappos
1 gold mew
1 Umbreon

Did not pull a cleffa, imposter oak, Mewtwo ex, garchomp oddly enough

Think I did ok. Centering is going to be a big issue with grading. Almost everything is OC.

Einstein43 · 10-08-2021, 08:03 PM

I pulled cleffa if doing the set

f2tornado · 10-09-2021, 08:35 AM

Daughter and I each opened a Pikachu Union box from Target. I'm glad I didn't notice one had the same card for two of the corners or pronbably would have put it back. It was loaded including the Charizard.

Einstein43 · 10-09-2021, 11:45 AM

I’ve opened 3 Etbs :
(2) gold mews
(1) umbreon

GoNYGoNYGo · 10-09-2021, 11:48 AM

Saw this and thought it was interesting - pretty big sample size of almost 1K packs

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10-07-2021, 12:51 PM	#26
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,077	When do we think this will be available on Target.com? I’m actually going to go to the store tomorrow morning to try to get some. __________________ I love PSA!

10-07-2021, 01:41 PM	#29
Tzvih123 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island , NY Posts: 1,185	Anyone know what's going on with the special edition pokemon oreos? I've seen some of them selling for hundreds and others going for $6. __________________ *Derek Jeter* Interested in 2014 Topps Update All-Star Stitches cards. LMK if you have any available.

10-07-2021, 07:47 PM	#33
nera20 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 35,247	how many different versions of boxes are there and how do they rank best to worst any help would be appreciated thanks __________________ USA SHIPPING ONLY

10-08-2021, 12:19 PM	#41
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,077	Got a Pikachu and Charizard box at Target this morning. ETBs were already gone. Good amount of supply though. Best (worst?) part was the manager’s utter shock when I only asked for one of each. Not even sure what the limit is as I’ve never gone before. Opening these with my neighbor’s six year old. Have to save some for the other kids. __________________ I love PSA!

10-08-2021, 12:35 PM	#42
Tones Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beachin', FL Posts: 17,223 itstones Tones	No luck on ETB's... but did manage to grab one Zacian Pin collection, a Pikachu V union, and a Pikachu Premium V union Looking forward to getting to ripping __________________ THERE'S ONLY ONE TEAM IN LONDON! Cody Garbrandt, George Springer, Kemba Walker, Marco Reus, & Tage Thompson Arsenal, Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, UConn & Yankees

10-07-2021, 12:54 PM	#27
ninjabum87 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,212	Just hoping I'll be able to find some to open. Mostly I'm gonna buy singles but it does seem like it would be fun to rip packs with interesting things instead of reverse holo Lotads and such. Be a nice change of pace. Gonna try Gamestop tomorrow. Does anyone know how the whole "early access for Pro members" works? Does Gamestop just open normally and then wait to drop product later in the day?

10-08-2021, 10:27 AM	#35
Andr3000 Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 916 andraska Andr3000	Anyone finding product at MSRP online? Or is that something I have to trample over people to get at the actual store? Where's the best place to go...I've been hearing Target, Barnes & Noble, Walmart...any others that might be more under-the-radar/low-key? There should be plenty of this product around, but I still would love to get my hands on some today.

10-08-2021, 10:31 AM	#36
ninjabum87 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,212	I was able to luck out and get some orders in on pokemon center but you gotta check out in like 2 or 3 minutes to get anything to go through, while also making sure you don't check out so fast the system blocks you for "botting." I found some at Target this morning and was pleasantly surprised they had 3 employees dedicated to Pokemon, helping people pick out what they wanted up to their limit and ensuring an orderly line. Best luck I have had is to find places with item limits so that they don't get wiped out by flippers.

10-08-2021, 11:12 AM	#37
jjcan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,289	Was at Target this morning San Diego. They had all the Box sets and the ETBs, 1 type of item per person. So that was good. They had about a good 20 minutes worth of handing them out. Also the new switch came out today so they were handing those out for purchase too. they say maybe to shipments every week this month? So Target should be getting them soon all across. I think the Premium set is the way to go, it is the hardest variation and you get 25 packs which is still worth the Blowout price at 399/box

10-08-2021, 11:18 AM	#38
Einstein43 Banned - PBM Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4,352	Purchased 8 Etbs today and could have bought 22 wish I had : these are loaded and fun to open

10-08-2021, 11:53 AM	#39
soonerfreak Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 274	Totally unable to get any ETBs but have a v memories and tin collection in bound I am looking forward to ripping. Hoping to see some massive reprints so I can get an ETB later.

10-08-2021, 11:58 AM	#40
GoNYGoNYGo Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Norfolk MA Posts: 3,316	I was able to get two Pin Collection ones from Barnes and Noble first box was an absolute dud but the second one was LOADED!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-08-2021, 03:20 PM	#43
soonerfreak Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 274	I just looked at singles prices on TCG player and I think I will stick with what I got. A lot of the cards I'd like to have for display, like the pikachu cards, are all under $5 and I bet may even get cheaper as people rip.

10-08-2021, 05:31 PM	#44
Andr3000 Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 916 andraska Andr3000	Tried Target and Gamestop after work, but as suspected, nothing found.

10-08-2021, 06:14 PM	#45
Tones Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beachin', FL Posts: 17,223 itstones Tones	Ended up taking a nap since I got up early to hit my local Target. Just went out and stopped at another target and they had the same three products that I have already ripped in stock, didn't pick up any more. Two Gamestops and another Target after that all had nothing. __________________ THERE'S ONLY ONE TEAM IN LONDON! Cody Garbrandt, George Springer, Kemba Walker, Marco Reus, & Tage Thompson Arsenal, Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, UConn & Yankees

10-08-2021, 07:35 PM	#46
kyleuk21 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,971 redlegs317 kyleuk21	Opened the following: 12 ETB 5 Charizard boxes 1 Sylveon box 2 pin boxes 2 pika boxes 6 blastoise 6 venusaur 3 charizard 2 zekrom 1 reshiram 1 Zappos 1 gold mew 1 Umbreon Did not pull a cleffa, imposter oak, Mewtwo ex, garchomp oddly enough Think I did ok. Centering is going to be a big issue with grading. Almost everything is OC.

10-08-2021, 08:03 PM	#47
Einstein43 Banned - PBM Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4,352	I pulled cleffa if doing the set

10-09-2021, 08:35 AM	#48
f2tornado Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 2,114 f2tornado f2tornado	Daughter and I each opened a Pikachu Union box from Target. I'm glad I didn't notice one had the same card for two of the corners or pronbably would have put it back. It was loaded including the Charizard.

10-09-2021, 11:45 AM	#49
Einstein43 Banned - PBM Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4,352	I’ve opened 3 Etbs : (2) gold mews (1) umbreon

10-09-2021, 11:48 AM	#50
GoNYGoNYGo Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Norfolk MA Posts: 3,316	Saw this and thought it was interesting - pretty big sample size of almost 1K packs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk