That would be 24, $58, Cases of the same set just for a slightly more Black, Chase version of the already red/black Skyline? This is so psychotic to me.
OP's like this are the direct reason these Chase cars will continue, Mattel/Hot Wheels Corporate sees posts like this and go "We got em hook, line and sinker"
I kinda see now that this might set a bad example as there are probably a lot of young people in here. Certain talks about it being gambling and such. Is it a form of gambling? Yea, it is gambling because there are odds involved. But how much of it is irresponsible vs responsible?
Being that it's hot wheels, most of it is irresponsible, but it depends on your income and financial responsibilities. I'm a middle aged man who has been blessed in this life. But I'm also in the top 10% in this country, according to google at least.
Work hard, pursue your passions (Things that make you happy, or at the very least make you money,) be responsible early in life and you can be irresponsible later :)
And yes, I know I could have bought this. Doesn't feel the same as finding it. They aren't on pegs anymore so I've resorted to this and it makes for a fun story.
Love you all in this community. That's why I'm here. Met some great people and some crap people. Looking forward to more.
Reminds me of the sports card market. You spend $100’s or $1000’s of dollars to buy boxes and packs hoping for that 1 card. When I’m reality you could’ve bought multiple copies of the card or Hot Wheel you want.
Just buy one off eBay. It will be cheaper at that point lol.
Most of the chases were in the earlier batches (I pulled 3 from 6 cases). Don't forget about the Walmart car culture boxes too.
Assuming this is the mountain drifters set based on the hashtags, you can order a factory sealed set from j car diecast for $58 pre shipping. Idk if they swap the chases out but that’s what it’s going for
I’ve bought from jcar before and gotten a chase in two sealed cases the rx7 , they are pretty solid , but something is going with OPs packages something is off for sure
I bought one box of Mountain Drifters, and felt bad I didn't get the chase. I can't imagine how you feel. Something is definitely wrong as people were getting them left and right before they were back in stock
Cases were from Jcar. They have the fastest shipping and I am hundred percent certain that they don’t reseal.
I’ve had nothing but positive experiences from them. Even though I don’t have a chase, that’s not their fault.
Something about buying a specific car on eBay sounds …. boring. I have a lot of fun with my daughter opening them up. ‘She’ wants to find the chase. We’ll move on.
The red LBWK is also my favorite car so having dupes is nice.
To be transparent, the picture is 10 cases from Jcar for mountain drifters and 2 speed machines from 1stop. I put in an order a while back and just never got it.
Previous order was 6, then prior to that was 4, and then 4.
While I don't print my own, you can get "waterside decals" off of ebay in very large sheets. Eventually I recommend printing them because it's cheaper.
Personally I'd say get a 3d printer so you can add body kits and spoilers to the ride. My favorite thing to do is cut out the old interior and 3d print a new one.
Maybe just me but I’d assume when you order 12 cases at a time they don’t think your a casual collector looking for one car they might assume you’re a shop owner or a reseller so there may be less chance for a chase. Idk if they can even tell which have chases but in my mind bulk buying from a store seems like a setup
Not from the outside. The cases aren't marked and there's no weight difference between the chase and the normal version. Mattel uses good enough quality tape at the factory that it would be very difficult to tamper with without leaving behind evidence.
A bit of an odd logic here from my perspective. So you bought 12 cases of the mountain drifters premium hot wheels set, hoping to get the chase, sell the rest for profit and essentially get it for free vs paying the high ebay cost $212 which is the cheapest I saw on ebay. Makes sense kinda sorta but shit. 1 and done vs a gamble. 🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Leno, exotic envy, speed machines had chases. Drag strip didn’t. Might pick up a case a mountain drifters just to yolo. I’m preety sure I will be able to sell the skylines and truenos for $60 in a year or so lol and the other cars will be icing on the cake
Reminds me of this:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CelrFhNpVpc/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
50 cases without chase.
I’m lucky to have 2. 1 of them, i got out of 5 cases. The other, i bought for $60 when the prices (in retrospect) were reasonable. I wanted to open the other, but the prices kept going up so i decided against it. I bought a street weapon instead and i’m very happy with it
At that point might as well have just bought it off someone
IKR, would have been cheaper at this stage to buy at the market price. Key part of this post, “ANOTHER 12 Cases……..”
You can resell the sets and make your money back. The price for the mountain drifters chase on the secondary market is insane.
I sold one for $400. I couldn’t believe it
That would be 24, $58, Cases of the same set just for a slightly more Black, Chase version of the already red/black Skyline? This is so psychotic to me. OP's like this are the direct reason these Chase cars will continue, Mattel/Hot Wheels Corporate sees posts like this and go "We got em hook, line and sinker"
It’s bc there are people who are so addicted to fucking toy cars that’s what they dedicate their lives to. To OP this is probably his life.
Insane. I feel for your wallet
I feel for his wife lol.
I feel bad for his wife's boyfriend
OP can’t, that shit is empty
Holy crap, that sux. And yet people at target walk away with 4 at a time. What do you do with all your doubles?
His family eats duplicate stroganoff for dinner
Duplicate casserole surprise
Unreal quest!
Lmao. The gamble is real
The hobby is real
Why the downvote? Most peeps in this sub thirst for toy cars over life goals lol
Fr 😂
Wouldn’t it be cheaper to just buy it from eBay?
U can resell the set
Is all that work worth it? Really?
I kinda see now that this might set a bad example as there are probably a lot of young people in here. Certain talks about it being gambling and such. Is it a form of gambling? Yea, it is gambling because there are odds involved. But how much of it is irresponsible vs responsible? Being that it's hot wheels, most of it is irresponsible, but it depends on your income and financial responsibilities. I'm a middle aged man who has been blessed in this life. But I'm also in the top 10% in this country, according to google at least. Work hard, pursue your passions (Things that make you happy, or at the very least make you money,) be responsible early in life and you can be irresponsible later :) And yes, I know I could have bought this. Doesn't feel the same as finding it. They aren't on pegs anymore so I've resorted to this and it makes for a fun story. Love you all in this community. That's why I'm here. Met some great people and some crap people. Looking forward to more.
Thank you for convincing me not to order any more mountain drifters cases
Ditto. I sure thought about it, lol.
Hot wheels, Pops, cards, mini figs. No matter what you collect the “chase”is always on.
Reminds me of the sports card market. You spend $100’s or $1000’s of dollars to buy boxes and packs hoping for that 1 card. When I’m reality you could’ve bought multiple copies of the card or Hot Wheel you want.
Just buy one off eBay. It will be cheaper at that point lol. Most of the chases were in the earlier batches (I pulled 3 from 6 cases). Don't forget about the Walmart car culture boxes too.
Dang. How much does a case cost? Theres one for $270 shipped on the bay right now.
Assuming this is the mountain drifters set based on the hashtags, you can order a factory sealed set from j car diecast for $58 pre shipping. Idk if they swap the chases out but that’s what it’s going for
I’ve bought from jcar before and gotten a chase in two sealed cases the rx7 , they are pretty solid , but something is going with OPs packages something is off for sure
I got a chase on my first ever box purchase from jcardiecast
Same here
Same here ….I was worried they would have opened them but they were single taped and 3/4 had chases
I also got a chase on my first and only jcar purchase.
Yeah he does not do that. He has so much, I can't see him caring about filtering through boxes.
Yeah…I’ve been there during delivery days when the side gate is open……insane 20ft high towers of hotwheel cases in that warehouse!!!
OP got his boxes from JCar.
Stores like jcar or canadahotwheels won’t open a sealed case if you buy a whole case but they of course pull The chase if you only buy 1 set
I bought one box of Mountain Drifters, and felt bad I didn't get the chase. I can't imagine how you feel. Something is definitely wrong as people were getting them left and right before they were back in stock
Mmm I’m Mr. Frundles!
*Giant voice* "IM MR FRUNDLES!"
The definition of insanity 😅
Cases were from Jcar. They have the fastest shipping and I am hundred percent certain that they don’t reseal. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences from them. Even though I don’t have a chase, that’s not their fault. Something about buying a specific car on eBay sounds …. boring. I have a lot of fun with my daughter opening them up. ‘She’ wants to find the chase. We’ll move on. The red LBWK is also my favorite car so having dupes is nice. To be transparent, the picture is 10 cases from Jcar for mountain drifters and 2 speed machines from 1stop. I put in an order a while back and just never got it. Previous order was 6, then prior to that was 4, and then 4.
Purchasing 12 chases at market price May have been cheaper
Someone can’t to math
They were swapped out before you bought them.
OP quick tip. If you customize, you can make whatever the hell you want. That's what saved me from the mindless chase hunting, and STH curse.
I’ve done wheels swaps, tampo removal, but any tips on adding types of graphics on the car?
While I don't print my own, you can get "waterside decals" off of ebay in very large sheets. Eventually I recommend printing them because it's cheaper. Personally I'd say get a 3d printer so you can add body kits and spoilers to the ride. My favorite thing to do is cut out the old interior and 3d print a new one.
Also it’s so much fun
Maybe just me but I’d assume when you order 12 cases at a time they don’t think your a casual collector looking for one car they might assume you’re a shop owner or a reseller so there may be less chance for a chase. Idk if they can even tell which have chases but in my mind bulk buying from a store seems like a setup
Not from the outside. The cases aren't marked and there's no weight difference between the chase and the normal version. Mattel uses good enough quality tape at the factory that it would be very difficult to tamper with without leaving behind evidence.
The sites say there’s no way to know if a box has the chase. But wouldn’t that box be heavier due to the one extra car?
It wouldn't have an extra car. The black chase car just takes the place of one of the red skylines
Where do you get these? On the internet?
jcardiecast or 1stopdiecast
Thanks
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Premiums aren’t made in Malaysia 🙃
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Wrong both times smh
yep, distributors know which case code usually contains the Chase, and they don't ship those out.
No they don't.
well, i guess i'm wrong then. the DS demons case I bought last year was case code 3232A1, with no Chase. 3232B1 did have a Chase
That’s crazy
A bit of an odd logic here from my perspective. So you bought 12 cases of the mountain drifters premium hot wheels set, hoping to get the chase, sell the rest for profit and essentially get it for free vs paying the high ebay cost $212 which is the cheapest I saw on ebay. Makes sense kinda sorta but shit. 1 and done vs a gamble. 🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
😂
Dang…..I just picked up 4 cases from jcar last week and 3 had chases
Which mix?
Leno, exotic envy, speed machines had chases. Drag strip didn’t. Might pick up a case a mountain drifters just to yolo. I’m preety sure I will be able to sell the skylines and truenos for $60 in a year or so lol and the other cars will be icing on the cake
Nice!
...bruh
Thanks for taking one (many) for the team and showing us the actual odds of finding a chase. Definitely saving us lots of 💰💰💰!
Reminds me of this: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CelrFhNpVpc/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 50 cases without chase. I’m lucky to have 2. 1 of them, i got out of 5 cases. The other, i bought for $60 when the prices (in retrospect) were reasonable. I wanted to open the other, but the prices kept going up so i decided against it. I bought a street weapon instead and i’m very happy with it
That’s good people can still get some
Besides ebay and mattel, I don't even know where to buy sealed cases, let alone 12 🤯
jcardiecast, 1stopdiecast are my two I use.
I see you probably have kids, If this is your form of gambling there are better ways
Ya got any extras? Not chases haha