2021 Marvel Metal X-men - Page 22

mvp · 01-30-2022, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

EPack … particularly products such as Goodwin and MUXM that have the chance for a “big hit” … definitely closely mimic gambling in a casino. The gamblers fallacy that “one more time” will win back a string of losses can be hard to ignore… especially given how easy it is to buy packs instantly.

At least with buying a case/box at hobby there is some barrier against compulsively overspending (ie the time it will take to order and deliver another box… not to mention availability), whereas with ePack you are only as strong as your own impulse control.

I agree that this whole platform is dangerous for people with impulse control. But I gotta say, ePack is a revelation to me. I know it's been around for years, but I'm only using it now for the first time.

I'm sure like a lot of others here, I'm a busy guy. I've got small kids, I've got a business to run - I'm pretty short on free time and free space. So simple tasks like sorting, storing, listing, and shipping cards are hard to find time for. It can really make it laborious to participate in the hobby outside of ripping packs.

But with ePack, all that is gone. I can rip, trade, sell all from my computer. I'm not buying a load of supplies. I don't have tones of base laying around. I just ship the cards I actually want to PC to myself. Again, I know this isn't news to anyone here, but for me, it's amazing. I'm just sorry I didn't get onto it sooner.

On the topic on Marvel Metal, I was able to trade for a (Low Series) Wolverine Red PMG. I'll admit I'm a little biased because I'm just excited to have it, but even with the pinkish hue I think it's the best looking of all the Wolverine PMGs to date. The artwork they used on this one is sick and has so much energy. Though, I wouldn't argue with someone who preferred the 2013 version.

Even the High Series offers something completely different with that classic look.

It does feel like Upper Deck tried to "modernise" the PMG.

fabiani12333 · 01-31-2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mvp

I think it's the best looking of all the Wolverine PMGs to date. The artwork they used on this one is sick and has so much energy. Though, I wouldn't argue with someone who preferred the 2013 version.

John Byrne artwork for Uncanny X-Men 133:

DynaEtch · 01-31-2022, 04:39 PM

They do look nice in those scans, seems like it makes those newer ones more red than they really are.
I think Wolverine got the bum deal with PMGs, with both 15 and 17 not even in costume. I’m glad the new ones went back to a more standard Wolverine.

The 2013 retro PMG is the same image as the 2015 Vibranium (lazy on UDs part, reusing just 2 years after). Not sure where the art is originally from.

Cujobyte · 01-31-2022, 05:58 PM

Portraits are trending up. I sold 2x that were $200 more than the previous sales. Haven't looked at all of them, but I've noticed a few and all were up in values.

Autocentral · 01-31-2022, 05:58 PM

This thread has been amazing to follow!

If anyone is looking to sell high number pinks, red PMG’s, or green PMG’s - DM me.

Will look at e-pack stuff.

Most interested in Pinks.

Thank you guys & hope some of you can help me!

Nick

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Gurds · 02-01-2022, 10:00 AM

Pulled this out of two packs this morning. Only one on eBay went for $2400

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Brobocop · 02-01-2022, 10:16 AM

Pulled my first red PMG of Xorn (WHO???) this morning out of two packs.

Autocentral · 02-01-2022, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurds

Pulled this out of two packs this morning. Only one on eBay went for $2400

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Congrats!

Gurds · 02-01-2022, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Autocentral

Congrats!

Thanks! Probably the best item I've pulled from it. Still haven't hit a green PMG from all the packs I've opened.

fabiani12333 · 02-01-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DynaEtch

They do look nice in those scans, seems like it makes those newer ones more red than they really are.
I think Wolverine got the bum deal with PMGs, with both 15 and 17 not even in costume. I’m glad the new ones went back to a more standard Wolverine.

The 2013 retro PMG is the same image as the 2015 Vibranium (lazy on UDs part, reusing just 2 years after). Not sure where the art is originally from.

https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/..._x-men_2011_15

Wombat · 02-01-2022, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brobocop

Pulled my first red PMG of Xorn (WHO???) this morning out of two packs.

wasn't that a band?

DynaEtch · 02-01-2022, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/..._x-men_2011_15

Good find! Newer comic cover, that explains why I couldn’t place it.

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Originally Posted by Brobocop

Pulled my first red PMG of Xorn (WHO???) this morning out of two packs.

The fairly deep checklist in this X-men Metal set reminds me just how little I know about some of this newer generation of marvel characters. PMG in two packs though- not shabby at all.

PNWcards · 02-02-2022, 06:46 PM

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the plate booklets from this set! Here’s my collection so far.

Always looking for more! My name on epack is mj23collector23.

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DynaEtch · 02-02-2022, 08:51 PM

Amazing collection! Those look incredible together. Love these plate booklets

CableRock · 02-03-2022, 12:12 AM

Spent too much this month on these. Finally got something worthwhile.

Autocentral · 02-03-2022, 12:42 PM

Any e-pack traders/sellers? Only missing about 30 pinks for my high series set.

-Nick

WhacksPacks · 02-03-2022, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Autocentral

Any e-pack traders/sellers? Only missing about 30 pinks for my high series set.

-Nick

I have Aurora pink #73/75 if you need it. I don't think it is high series though

hannahs1 · 02-04-2022, 01:04 AM

Pulled a green Polaris pmg last night

Portus10 · 02-04-2022, 09:07 PM

A couple of weeks ago I pulled a Deadpool green HS PMG, tonight I pulled a Deadpool LS green PMG. Wish I could figure out how to post images!

Yanks23 · 02-04-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Portus10

A couple of weeks ago I pulled a Deadpool green HS PMG, tonight I pulled a Deadpool LS green PMG. Wish I could figure out how to post images!

wow. those are crazy hits. how much did you open? greens have been coming out alot on epack it seems.

Portus10 · 02-04-2022, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yanks23

wow. those are crazy hits. how much did you open? greens have been coming out alot on epack it seems.

I have opened quite a bit over the last few months. Surprisingly both Deadpool greens were hit out of 2 pack and a 1 pack purchase. Buying boxes hasn't been as kind to me.

avicke · 02-05-2022, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Portus10

I have opened quite a bit over the last few months. Surprisingly both Deadpool greens were hit out of 2 pack and a 1 pack purchase. Buying boxes hasn't been as kind to me.

Inspired me to do a few 2 pack purchases, these were in back to back lots….

So that felt good…

Both are on COMC.

Portus10 · 02-05-2022, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by avicke

Inspired me to do a few 2 pack purchases, these were in back to back lots….

So that felt good…

Both are on COMC.

Very nice hits! Love that sketch. Buying 1 or 2 packs at a time seems to be the best way to open this product.

CableRock · 02-05-2022, 02:46 AM

Got a really cool etch card.

Portus10 · 02-05-2022, 11:37 AM

Here is a screenshot of the Deadpool LS green.

Also, curious to hear what everyone's thoughts are on the long term value of the Purely Periodic set.

01-31-2022, 04:39 PM	#528
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,254	They do look nice in those scans, seems like it makes those newer ones more red than they really are. I think Wolverine got the bum deal with PMGs, with both 15 and 17 not even in costume. I’m glad the new ones went back to a more standard Wolverine. The 2013 retro PMG is the same image as the 2015 Vibranium (lazy on UDs part, reusing just 2 years after). Not sure where the art is originally from. __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~

01-31-2022, 05:58 PM	#530
Autocentral Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,839 Sports_Treasures Autocentral	This thread has been amazing to follow! If anyone is looking to sell high number pinks, red PMG’s, or green PMG’s - DM me. Will look at e-pack stuff. Most interested in Pinks. Thank you guys & hope some of you can help me! Nick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Autocentral on BO, Net54baseball, & SCF Group Break Host

02-01-2022, 10:00 AM	#531
Gurds Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 8,695 gurds22 gurds	Pulled this out of two packs this morning. Only one on eBay went for $2400 __________________ Dress code: Black tie optional. Just like life.

02-02-2022, 08:51 PM	#539
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,254	Amazing collection! Those look incredible together. Love these plate booklets __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~

02-03-2022, 12:12 AM	#540
CableRock Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: WA Posts: 235 CableRock Cablerock	Spent too much this month on these. Finally got something worthwhile. Last edited by CableRock; 02-03-2022 at 12:16 AM.

01-31-2022, 05:58 PM	#529
Cujobyte Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 6,649 Cujobyte29	Portraits are trending up. I sold 2x that were $200 more than the previous sales. Haven't looked at all of them, but I've noticed a few and all were up in values.

02-01-2022, 10:16 AM	#532
Brobocop Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 13,635 brobocop2	Pulled my first red PMG of Xorn (WHO???) this morning out of two packs.

02-02-2022, 06:46 PM	#538
PNWcards Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 456	I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the plate booklets from this set! Here’s my collection so far. Always looking for more! My name on epack is mj23collector23. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-03-2022, 12:42 PM	#541
Autocentral Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,839 Sports_Treasures Autocentral	Any e-pack traders/sellers? Only missing about 30 pinks for my high series set. -Nick __________________ Autocentral on BO, Net54baseball, & SCF Group Break Host

02-04-2022, 01:04 AM	#543
hannahs1 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 877 nc-atcollectible www.allthingscollectible.store	Pulled a green Polaris pmg last night

02-04-2022, 09:07 PM	#544
Portus10 Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 10	A couple of weeks ago I pulled a Deadpool green HS PMG, tonight I pulled a Deadpool LS green PMG. Wish I could figure out how to post images!

02-05-2022, 02:46 AM	#549
CableRock Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: WA Posts: 235 CableRock Cablerock	Got a really cool etch card.

02-05-2022, 11:37 AM	#550
Portus10 Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 10	Here is a screenshot of the Deadpool LS green. Also, curious to hear what everyone's thoughts are on the long term value of the Purely Periodic set.