2025 Fanatics Fest - Page 2

elektrokuter · 06-11-2025, 07:56 PM

ugh looks like they decided to make the exclusives available through EQL

StlBen · 06-12-2025, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by elektrokuter

ugh looks like they decided to make the exclusives available through EQL

Yeah this really sucks...makes the VIP early entry way less valuable too.

dstrom21 · 06-12-2025, 11:19 AM

Are we assuming we won't be able to buy there? S2 box isn't even available via EQL for Friday which is the day I'm going.

StlBen · 06-12-2025, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dstrom21

Are we assuming we won't be able to buy there? S2 box isn't even available via EQL for Friday which is the day I'm going.

Doesn't look like it. Fingers crossed I am wrong.

ricebellypanda · 06-12-2025, 12:24 PM

Yeah very strange this year. Especially for Series 2. I bet you can buy the blasters there but not the hobby in store.

patchgenie · 06-12-2025, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by elektrokuter

hm does it seem like PSA is not showing up this year?
Their logo was on the site previously but its been removed.

If so, disappointing as their end of show grading was useful for some higher price cards I had last year (and wanted to do it this year as well)

I dont see the event on their events page, and they updated dates through the National

oh well

elektrokuter · 06-12-2025, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by StlBen

Yeah this really sucks...makes the VIP early entry way less valuable too.

agreed.
Also Im not entirey sure how entries work
So I know not every product is available every day

But for like Series 2, I have tickets for all 3 days, but is this setup only giving me the same chance as someone only going on one day?

Last year was able to line up every day and get something (sans cactus jack)

StlBen · 06-12-2025, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by elektrokuter

agreed.
Also Im not entirey sure how entries work
So I know not every product is available every day

But for like Series 2, I have tickets for all 3 days, but is this setup only giving me the same chance as someone only going on one day?

Last year was able to line up every day and get something (sans cactus jack)

Right do my odds change based on which time slot I sign up for? Or is it the same odds for all times.
Last year the VIPs got extra entries as well for the Cactus Jack entry.
And finally, anyone can really sign up for hte lottery in EQl, so what do they with boxes that aren't picked up.

elektrokuter · 06-12-2025, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by StlBen

Right do my odds change based on which time slot I sign up for? Or is it the same odds for all times.
Last year the VIPs got extra entries as well for the Cactus Jack entry.
And finally, anyone can really sign up for hte lottery in EQl, so what do they with boxes that aren't picked up.

yeah right? it doesnt seem tied to any actual ticket number, you can put anything in there.

Will they check ID on pickup to make sure it's you in case say you made an entry for your kid or partner who isnt actually going...but they won. I dont know how they handled that for Catcus Jack last year

ricebellypanda · 06-12-2025, 06:24 PM

They didn't care last year but at WWE they checked ID with a piece of paper before you can pick up your box

Cracktoast · 06-13-2025, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by elektrokuter

hm does it seem like PSA is not showing up this year?
Their logo was on the site previously but its been removed.

If so, disappointing as their end of show grading was useful for some higher price cards I had last year (and wanted to do it this year as well)

I dont see the event on their events page, and they updated dates through the National

No big loss IMO because PSA is irrelevant at the moment with the 4-5 month turn around times unless you are going to pay the asinine upcharge fee to get it back faster.

elektrokuter · 06-13-2025, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cracktoast

No big loss IMO because PSA is irrelevant at the moment with the 4-5 month turn around times unless you are going to pay the asinine upcharge fee to get it back faster.

Yeah I had a couple 4 figure cards I wanted to sub in person and then theyd give it back to me next day at the show. It was a great alternative to not having to send them in or have them sent back to me in the mail.

I did that last year, these cards wouldnt pass bulk without being up charged anyway. Agree about other tiers though.

But it also hasnt stopped PSA from doing tons of other shows around the countries and having drop off events. So I guess Im more curious if theres more to them not showing up.

ricebellypanda · 06-13-2025, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by elektrokuter

Yeah I had a couple 4 figure cards I wanted to sub in person and then theyd give it back to me next day at the show. It was a great alternative to not having to send them in or have them sent back to me in the mail.

I did that last year, these cards wouldnt pass bulk without being up charged anyway. Agree about other tiers though.

But it also hasnt stopped PSA from doing tons of other shows around the countries and having drop off events. So I guess Im more curious if theres more to them not showing up.

You can always drop off your cards on Wednesdays in their Jersey City office

NYJNYYFan · 06-13-2025, 10:02 AM

I'm looking forward to the show again this year. I spent more time at the panels and different league setups than the card area and will probably do the same again.

I've been hunting an auto of a wrestler for a while and one popped on ebay now, so will probably spend my card budget on that instead of the show.

Americards · 06-18-2025, 02:31 PM

Fanatics is threatening Direct accounts, forcing them to go to the Fanatics Fan Fest or it could hurt their future allocations if they don't attend to sell...
So they don't have to go but....

ricebellypanda · 06-18-2025, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Americards

Fanatics is threatening Direct accounts, forcing them to go to the Fanatics Fan Fest or it could hurt their future allocations if they don't attend to sell...
So they don't have to go but....

Pretty insane if true. It's really expensive to fly to NYC and get hotel etc

PuddleMonkey · 06-18-2025, 02:49 PM

Market struggling and you can't prop up/shill attendance so they have to do something.

Americards · 06-18-2025, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ricebellypanda

Pretty insane if true. It's really expensive to fly to NYC and get hotel etc

That's not Fanatics problem...

NickyCards · 06-18-2025, 02:57 PM

I’ll be there!

ThoseBackPages · 06-18-2025, 02:59 PM

i am not surprised to hear that

PuddleMonkey · 06-18-2025, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyCards

I’ll be there!

Damn straight you will, if you know what's good for you.

StlBen · 06-18-2025, 07:04 PM

Emails starting to go out about winners on the exclusive boxes. I did win, but still would have prefered in person sales over EQL.

3rdbase · 06-18-2025, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StlBen

Emails starting to go out about winners on the exclusive boxes. I did win, but still would have prefered in person sales over EQL.

I won as well....making me think very few lost. I think EQL makes sense to prevent lines/stampedes and ensure 1 box per ticket limit.

StlBen · 06-18-2025, 07:27 PM

I can't believe Topps doesn't do any free signings at their booth like they do at all star fan fest and stuff. So now they have a big booth and aren't even selling items?

NickyCards · 06-18-2025, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rdbase

I won as well....making me think very few lost. I think EQL makes sense to prevent lines/stampedes and ensure 1 box per ticket limit.

They definitely printed way more Cactus Jack boxes. They saw what last years boxes are going for and want their piece.

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06-11-2025, 07:56 PM	#26
elektrokuter Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 309	ugh looks like they decided to make the exclusives available through EQL

06-12-2025, 11:19 AM	#28
dstrom21 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: NJ Posts: 1 kamik32323@aol.com	Are we assuming we won't be able to buy there? S2 box isn't even available via EQL for Friday which is the day I'm going.

06-12-2025, 12:24 PM	#30
ricebellypanda Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 471 ricebellypanda_cards	Yeah very strange this year. Especially for Series 2. I bet you can buy the blasters there but not the hobby in store.

06-12-2025, 06:24 PM	#35
ricebellypanda Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 471 ricebellypanda_cards	They didn't care last year but at WWE they checked ID with a piece of paper before you can pick up your box

06-13-2025, 10:02 AM	#39
NYJNYYFan Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 514 njufcfan fcosta87	I'm looking forward to the show again this year. I spent more time at the panels and different league setups than the card area and will probably do the same again. I've been hunting an auto of a wrestler for a while and one popped on ebay now, so will probably spend my card budget on that instead of the show.

06-18-2025, 02:31 PM	#40
Americards Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 4,640	Fanatics is threatening Direct accounts, forcing them to go to the Fanatics Fan Fest or it could hurt their future allocations if they don't attend to sell... So they don't have to go but....

06-18-2025, 02:49 PM	#42
PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,714	Market struggling and you can't prop up/shill attendance so they have to do something.

06-18-2025, 02:57 PM	#44
NickyCards Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 687	I’ll be there!

06-18-2025, 07:04 PM	#47
StlBen Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,030 Stl_tophits	Emails starting to go out about winners on the exclusive boxes. I did win, but still would have prefered in person sales over EQL.

06-18-2025, 07:27 PM	#49
StlBen Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,030 Stl_tophits	I can't believe Topps doesn't do any free signings at their booth like they do at all star fan fest and stuff. So now they have a big booth and aren't even selling items?