Question for you Met fans

Cardshack14 · 07-20-2017, 10:30 AM

I'm going to the game on Saturday to get the Noah Syndergaard THOR bobblehead.

If the gates open at 5:10, what time do you think I should get to the game if I want to be sure I'll get one?

Thanks!

ForzaMilan92 · 07-20-2017, 11:30 AM

Assuming there are about 15,000 bobbleheads being handed out, you can get yours showing up 45 minutes to an hour after the gates open. I've been to a promotion at Citi Field this year and had no problem getting my bobblehead an hour after the gates opened, but the earlier you arrive the better.

craigjdudley · 07-20-2017, 11:33 AM

Hmm that's a pretty cool giveaway, wish I was in town this weekend. I don't think you'll have an issue snagging one if you stroll in right when the gates open (or shortly after) but I don't go to citifield often enough to have a solid answer for you. I just feel that attendance is down this year lol.

Also I haven't attended a game when they gave out bobbleheads so I could be totally off.

Peties Army · 07-20-2017, 11:46 AM

My favorite will be the guys who buy 10 dollar tickets and just keep going in and out to get the bobble heads.

Peties Army · 07-20-2017, 11:47 AM

Also OP here in there are no bigger give away whores then here in STL and you can show up 30 minutes before game time and get that item. Im sure anytime about that will be good in NY

Cardshack14 · 07-20-2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Peties Army

My favorite will be the guys who buy 10 dollar tickets and just keep going in and out to get the bobble heads.

To some Yankee games I've been to there are multiple guys who approach me "hey buddy selling the bobblehead?" haha

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Thanks for the responses everyone. I'll update on Saturday!

RelicCollector · 07-20-2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Peties Army

My favorite will be the guys who buy 10 dollar tickets and just keep going in and out to get the bobble heads.

You can probably make some good money doing that. People on eBay pay big for bobbleheads.

Peties Army · 07-20-2017, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RelicCollector

You can probably make some good money doing that. People on eBay pay big for bobbleheads.

I know you can. We went last year for TLR bobble head day. I had four, Sold them all and made a pretty nice profit

ThoseBackPages · 07-20-2017, 02:12 PM

makes sense to sell them on ebay, for both the seller and the buyer

seller makes a good profit for putting in the work

buyer doesnt have to do any work, gets product they want.

Peties Army · 07-20-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

makes sense to sell them on ebay, for both the seller and the buyer

seller makes a good profit for putting in the work

buyer doesnt have to do any work, gets product they want.

I bet next day Craigslist you can make more money at

Only problem is you may get stabbed

ThoseBackPages · 07-20-2017, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Peties Army

I bet next day Craigslist you can make more money at

Only problem is you may get stabbed

yea, i wouldnt sell anything of value on CL! LOL

Cardshack14 · 07-20-2017, 09:16 PM

The Daily News couldn't resist commenting on it:

Mets' Noah Syndergaard as Thor Bobblehead Contains Phallic-Shaped Hammer
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...icle-1.3340080

D**k hammer 1/1??

texmcpherson · 07-20-2017, 10:34 PM

Just remember. You ARE entitled to that bobblehead no matter what anyone else says

OC22 · 07-20-2017, 11:05 PM

I was at the Harvey lawn gnome give away earlier this year. Got to the stadium about an hour before the game stated, and they still had plenty to give out.

34JacktheRipper · 07-21-2017, 06:42 AM

I'd get there no later than 5:40. These things are going to go quick.

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whitesoxfan3579 · 07-21-2017, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by texmcpherson

Just remember. You ARE entitled to that bobblehead no matter what anyone else says

LOL!! I remember that thread!!

Cardshack14 · 07-21-2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 34JacktheRipper

I'd get there no later than 5:40. These things are going to go quick.

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Yeah, the mets have been promoting the crap out of them, calling it "the hottest giveaway of the summer." I'm gonna try to get there close to when the gates open.

metsy617 · 07-21-2017, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cardshack14

Yeah, the mets have been promoting the crap out of them, calling it "the hottest giveaway of the summer." I'm gonna try to get there close to when the gates open.

these will go quick, so i suggest to be on line before the gate opens to ensure you get it

Cardshack14 · 07-21-2017, 11:23 AM

A big thank you for all the responses -- special shoutout to 34jacktheripper for PM'ing me as well

Cardshack14 · 07-22-2017, 04:56 PM

Glad I trusted my instincts with this one. Got there an hour before gates opened.

Was able to snag a couple.

preakness · 07-22-2017, 05:01 PM

3:45 would be safe

34JacktheRipper · 07-22-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardshack14

A big thank you for all the responses -- special shoutout to 34jacktheripper for PM'ing me as well

Welcome! Glad we both did well.

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theflushingmets · 07-22-2017, 10:47 PM

I got there 90 min early and didn't get sh*t

okumeister · 07-22-2017, 10:56 PM

I went there about 2.5 hr before the game (30 minutes before gate open), and was able to get one.
Longest line I've seen in a Mets game.

But when I opened to see the condition, I noticed Thor's hand part was broken from the wrist.
I was so bummed, but took it to the customer service desk just to see if they have any replacement, and though I couldn't get anything on spot, they promised sending me another one after filling out a form.
I was really impressed with the service they had.

OP, I hope you got one too.

preakness · 07-22-2017, 10:58 PM

*^^^^

I was dumbfounded by posts saying no need to get there early

Bobblehead days are insane in Chicagoa and Phx

07-20-2017, 10:30 AM	#1
Cardshack14 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: I reside on eBay Posts: 3,139 thecardshack2014 aes2014nyy	Question for you Met fans I'm going to the game on Saturday to get the Noah Syndergaard THOR bobblehead. If the gates open at 5:10, what time do you think I should get to the game if I want to be sure I'll get one? Thanks! __________________ My Bucket: http://s93.photobucket.com/user/AesYankees/library/100%20-%20200?sort=3&page=1 Newest Pickup: 2013 Sterling Clint Frazier Auto

07-20-2017, 11:30 AM	#2
ForzaMilan92 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,032	Assuming there are about 15,000 bobbleheads being handed out, you can get yours showing up 45 minutes to an hour after the gates open. I've been to a promotion at Citi Field this year and had no problem getting my bobblehead an hour after the gates opened, but the earlier you arrive the better. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/156371188@N08/albums

07-20-2017, 11:46 AM	#4
Peties Army Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 19,451 buddywilshire2003	My favorite will be the guys who buy 10 dollar tickets and just keep going in and out to get the bobble heads. __________________ Comment of the day “How many bees are killed by mowing?”- Boo

07-20-2017, 11:47 AM	#5
Peties Army Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 19,451 buddywilshire2003	Also OP here in there are no bigger give away whores then here in STL and you can show up 30 minutes before game time and get that item. Im sure anytime about that will be good in NY __________________ Comment of the day “How many bees are killed by mowing?”- Boo

07-20-2017, 02:12 PM	#9
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 89,678 ThoseBackPages	makes sense to sell them on ebay, for both the seller and the buyer seller makes a good profit for putting in the work buyer doesnt have to do any work, gets product they want. __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-20-2017, 11:33 AM	#3
craigjdudley Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South Carolina Posts: 616 craigjdudley86	Hmm that's a pretty cool giveaway, wish I was in town this weekend. I don't think you'll have an issue snagging one if you stroll in right when the gates open (or shortly after) but I don't go to citifield often enough to have a solid answer for you. I just feel that attendance is down this year lol. Also I haven't attended a game when they gave out bobbleheads so I could be totally off.

07-20-2017, 09:16 PM	#12
Cardshack14 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: I reside on eBay Posts: 3,139 thecardshack2014 aes2014nyy	The Daily News couldn't resist commenting on it: Mets' Noah Syndergaard as Thor Bobblehead Contains Phallic-Shaped Hammer http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...icle-1.3340080 D**k hammer 1/1?? __________________ My Bucket: http://s93.photobucket.com/user/AesYankees/library/100%20-%20200?sort=3&page=1 Newest Pickup: 2013 Sterling Clint Frazier Auto

07-20-2017, 10:34 PM	#13
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,948 texmcpherson	Just remember. You ARE entitled to that bobblehead no matter what anyone else says __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

07-20-2017, 11:05 PM	#14
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07-21-2017, 06:42 AM	#15
34JacktheRipper Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4,386	I'd get there no later than 5:40. These things are going to go quick. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

07-21-2017, 11:23 AM	#19
Cardshack14 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: I reside on eBay Posts: 3,139 thecardshack2014 aes2014nyy	A big thank you for all the responses -- special shoutout to 34jacktheripper for PM'ing me as well __________________ My Bucket: http://s93.photobucket.com/user/AesYankees/library/100%20-%20200?sort=3&page=1 Newest Pickup: 2013 Sterling Clint Frazier Auto

07-22-2017, 04:56 PM	#20
Cardshack14 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: I reside on eBay Posts: 3,139 thecardshack2014 aes2014nyy	Glad I trusted my instincts with this one. Got there an hour before gates opened. Was able to snag a couple. __________________ My Bucket: http://s93.photobucket.com/user/AesYankees/library/100%20-%20200?sort=3&page=1 Newest Pickup: 2013 Sterling Clint Frazier Auto

07-22-2017, 05:01 PM	#21
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	3:45 would be safe

07-22-2017, 10:47 PM	#23
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07-22-2017, 10:56 PM	#24
okumeister Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,438	I went there about 2.5 hr before the game (30 minutes before gate open), and was able to get one. Longest line I've seen in a Mets game. But when I opened to see the condition, I noticed Thor's hand part was broken from the wrist. I was so bummed, but took it to the customer service desk just to see if they have any replacement, and though I couldn't get anything on spot, they promised sending me another one after filling out a form. I was really impressed with the service they had. OP, I hope you got one too. __________________ Mainly collecting Topps Now Collecting following players : Ichiro, Christian Yelich, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto

07-22-2017, 10:58 PM	#25
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	*^^^^ I was dumbfounded by posts saying no need to get there early Bobblehead days are insane in Chicagoa and Phx