[CraigO]

So, i have been on a chase only kick lately..but this car, well, the pic says it all, found a full new case on the shelf, all pristine cards, except the camaros, the cards had been torn in half, and were missing the top portion, umm, this happens to ALL the new htf hot wheels models, so, i got the manger to sell them too me for 2.00 bucks apiece, i bought all 3...i'd love to find who does this, because i open my hot wheels and purposely buy the "mangled so it will be here when i come back" cars, i bet it pisses that guy off..ok, on to this beauty of a ride..this is the car that broke the chase only rule..

 

[z06]

A guy did that to about 12 TH one time. Tore the corner off every one. I had the 2 that were there, so I picked them out (yes, I was bored) and put them all on the 1st peg of about 12 pegs. The next guy in must have pooped his pants to see that many Th's on the front pegs!
Sorry, back to the topic. That is just miserable of someone to do that. When I find one, I plan on opening it, but a LOT of guys like the MOMC. If you don't want it, leave it alone!!

 

[Fresno Bob]

Buncha savages in this town!

I'm an opener as well but I'd also try to get some price knocked off lol.

 

[Kiwi78]

Some cars aren't technically chase cars but still kinda HTF depending on where you live. There are a few that I've seen once and never again around here, so if I'd really want one, it becomes my personal chase car.

 

[Mike(^RacerX^)]

Around here no one buys anything unless its on a mint card.And they hoard everything to death.

I collect loose only,I open 99.9% of my stuff.

So if I am out and short on cash,a little bend on the card,and it will be there for me when I come back.And no 3 dollar ATM fee.

Mike

 

[Liv N Low]

I remember back when the 1995 THs came out. A few idiots started punching holes in all the HW cards with a hole punch in the shapes of half moons - flying blood sucking bats and stars in my area.... Sure pi**ed off alot of collectors when they spotted something they wanted, like a 95 TH punched. Many feel it was a inside job. Can't imagine driving all around just to punch holes in packages, but hey, nothing would surprise me if it actually happend with how many wackos are out in the world. We figured it had to be a inside job with friends who worked Walmarts Targets and TRU as nothing else was punched in the toy aisle - just the HWs. Nothing easier than making a simple phone call to make that kind of thing to happen.

Now for that Blvd Camaro - that is just someone trying to be funny - more like being a true dumba$$

 

[CraigO]

Around here no one buys anything unless its on a mint card.And they hoard everything to death.

I collect loose only,I open 99.9% of my stuff.

So if I am out and short on cash,a little bend on the card,and it will be there for me when I come back.And no 3 dollar ATM fee.

Mike

So, seriously, you mangle a card just to ensure you get it?

 

[STUTZ]

I remember back when the 1995 THs came out. A few idiots started punching holes in all the HW cards with a hole punch in the shapes of half moons - flying blood sucking bats and stars in my area.... Sure pi**ed off alot of collectors when they spotted something they wanted, like a 95 TH punched. Many feel it was a inside job. Can't imagine driving all around just to punch holes in packages, but hey, nothing would surprise me if it actually happend with how many wackos are out in the world. We figured it had to be a inside job with friends who worked Walmarts Targets and TRU as nothing else was punched in the toy aisle - just the HWs. Nothing easier than making a simple phone call to make that kind of thing to happen.

About 2000 the manager of Toys at WAL*MART punched holes in cards of Treasure Hunts (only Treasure Hunts). She hated collectors. I stopped at WAL*MART on my way to work (early morning), and she was putting cars on the pegs from new cases. She wouldn't let me touch a car until in was on the peg. I noticed a TH in the case, she pulled it and punched a hole in the card with a hole punch (I couldn't believe she did that). Several months later I heard she was in a bad wreck. I guess what goes aroud, comes around.

It was nice that the manager gave you a discount Craig.

 

[samace22]

Nice 1969 chevy camaro find congrats.:wave::thumbsup:

 

[Mike(^RacerX^)]

So, seriously, you mangle a card just to ensure you get it?

Sure.Why not???

If it was the other way around,the same thing would be done.

Seriously.

Mike

 

[Full Flaps!]

All those who hide cars for later like a five year old say "Aye!" - Aye! :tongue:

I noticed a TH in the case, she pulled it and punched a hole in the card with a hole punch (I couldn't believe she did that). Several months later I heard she was in a bad wreck. I guess what goes aroud, comes around.

Getting in a bad wreck is what you get for punching holes in cards? That's a little strong. But let's face it, collectors can be an annoying lot. If I were a toy manager, I'd get tired of having grown men creeping around making a fuss over what's in the box before it's even on the shelf. And not everyone cleans up after themselves after rifling through the pegs either.

 

[shellybaby27]

All those who hide cars for later like a five year old say "Aye!" - Aye! :tongue:




Getting in a bad wreck is what you get for punching holes in cards? That's a little strong. But let's face it, collectors can be an annoying lot. If I were a toy manager, I'd get tired of having grown men creeping around making a fuss over what's in the box before it's even on the shelf. And not everyone cleans up after themselves after rifling through the pegs either.

Aye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do it all the time, only because I have a collector in my area who does not leave anything behind and he paid of the old toy manager in my wally, now they have someone new, and I am sure in time he will pay her off too, so if I don't have the cash for it.. I hide it till payday.

Nice Find Craig :thumbsup:, I saw one last night on the peg but opted not to pick it up. If anyone is interested in it and it is still on the peg lmk I can go back and pick it up.

 

[CraigO]

If you can't afford 3 bucks, you shouldn't be hunting.Destoying someone else's chance at a nice, undamaged card is at the leeast juvenile.

 

[STUTZ]

All those who hide cars for later like a five year old say "Aye!" - Aye! :tongue:




Getting in a bad wreck is what you get for punching holes in cards? That's a little strong. But let's face it, collectors can be an annoying lot. If I were a toy manager, I'd get tired of having grown men creeping around making a fuss over what's in the box before it's even on the shelf. And not everyone cleans up after themselves after rifling through the pegs either.

You need to read my post Full Flaps. I never wished any harm to her. I said "Several months later I heard she was in a bad wreck. I guess what goes around, comes around".

Maybe I shoundn't have said "I guess what goes around, comes around". Sorry I said it now.

I'm not even sure if the rumor was true about her getting in a bad wreck. A collector told me about her getting in a wreck, but he gave her a hard time constantly. I talked nice to her, even though she had an attitude. Many associates don't like collectors. I understand why. I rarely went to the store when she was working after the incident with her punching holes in Treasure Hunt cards. I stopped on my way home after work.

Now I'm lucky if I look for diecast once or twice a week when I go shopping with my wife.

I could care less if associates punched holes in Treasure Hunt cards now.