2018/19 Sealed Wax Prices Skyrocketing

bigjbasketball · 11-01-2019, 05:02 PM

I've been checking prices recently and I've noticed a ton of 18/19 sealed wax prices increasing dramatically. I understand that as scarcity sets in, prices will increase, but I thought maybe all the 19/20 hype might actually make some of the 18/19 stuff more affordable. In fact, it's doing the opposite. I'm sure the hot starts from Luka and Trae didn't hurt either.

Just a couple quick examples, and this is comparing prices from only a week or two ago to right now on Blowout:

Cornerstones hobby $99.95 to $116.95
Dominion hobby $184.95 to $224.95
Prizm 12ct Cello $125.95 to $189.95
Prizm Blaster $21.95 to $33.95
Encased $179.95 to $221.95

Tnooky · 11-01-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

I've been checking prices recently and I've noticed a ton of 18/19 sealed wax prices increasing dramatically. I understand that as scarcity sets in, prices will increase, but I thought maybe all the 19/20 hype might actually make some of the 18/19 stuff more affordable. In fact, it's doing the opposite. I'm sure the hot starts from Luka and Trae didn't hurt either.

Just a couple quick examples, and this is comparing prices from only a week or two ago to right now on Blowout:

Cornerstones hobby $99.95 to $116.95
Dominion hobby $184.95 to $224.95
Prizm 12ct Cello $125.95 to $189.95
Prizm Blaster $21.95 to $33.95
Encased $179.95 to $221.95

I remember seeing blaster cases at 350-370 and retail prizm boxes at 59.95 for a long time.

(On a competitors site)

Pathora · 11-01-2019, 06:18 PM

Hoops was in upper 40's now $65
Donruss was in upper 60's-70s now almost $100
Certified was in lower 100's now almost $150
Prizm Hobby was $200 at its floor now $500, Fast Break in $60's now $200
Revolution was in $60's now $95
Contenders was in upper $100s now almost $300
Impeccable was $500-550, now $750
Spectra was $160-175 now $225
Noir was $450 now $600
Contenders Optic was around $100 now its $165

Everything has gone up a lot!

TJGarrett · 11-01-2019, 06:39 PM

Has anyone seen a price on 2018-19 NT hobby boxes. They’re becoming tougher to find.

smalltown · 11-01-2019, 06:42 PM

The prices are being raised so they can be put on "sale".

The Accountant · 11-01-2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smalltown

The prices are being raised so they can be put on "sale".

To some extent probably. However Blowouts offer on Prizm FOTL was $325 a few weeks ago and it’s now $500.

mcwildcats · 11-01-2019, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Accountant

To some extent probably. However Blowouts offer on Prizm FOTL was $325 a few weeks ago and it’s now $500.

Man, I bought 4 of the FOTL boxes in the after market for around $300 each I think cuz I never land them on release and that's looking real good now. Still keeping them unopened.

ninjacookies · 11-01-2019, 06:57 PM

I hope all this Trae/Luka hype makes upcoming 2019 NBA wax more affordable.

BigRhino · 11-01-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by smalltown

The prices are being raised so they can be put on "sale".

This ^^^^^^

armyml · 11-01-2019, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I hope all this Trae/Luka hype makes upcoming 2019 NBA wax more affordable.

Man I hope SOMETHING becomes more affordable. Whether Zion goes off like Adam Sandler playin dodgeball with kids in Billy Madison and prices shoot up and 18-19 goes back to "normal," or he sucks like a Hoover and 19-20 prices drop. I dont care which one I just wanna be able to buy SOMETHING for a reasonable priced. I only got back in right after nationals and have bought some boxes to sample what has changed since I collected from 88-98. Here's what I was paying:

Encased: 200 per
Optic contenders: 100 per
Impeccable: 634
18-19 NT: 1150
Spectra: 250
Hoops: 89
Goodwin champions: 100 per
Breakers rowe: 219
Hit parade: 100
Optic cello box: 100 per
Prizm cello box: 150 per

Ripped it all cuz thats why I'm in the hobby. My roi definitely blows but it's not why I collect. I just love ripping wax. I'd say that the prices I paid on some stuff were overpriced in the market as it WAS. I shudder to think of hobby prices if things keep going as they are.

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IndySportsCards · 11-01-2019, 09:26 PM

One Word for me: Retail

ninjacookies · 11-01-2019, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by armyml

Man I hope SOMETHING becomes more affordable. Whether Zion goes off like Adam Sandler playin dodgeball with kids in Billy Madison and prices shoot up and 18-19 goes back to "normal," or he sucks like a Hoover and 19-20 prices drop. I dont care which one I just wanna be able to buy SOMETHING for a reasonable priced. I only got back in right after nationals and have bought some boxes to sample what has changed since I collected from 88-98. Here's what I was paying:

Encased: 200 per
Optic contenders: 100 per
Impeccable: 634
18-19 NT: 1150
Spectra: 250
Hoops: 89
Goodwin champions: 100 per
Breakers rowe: 219
Hit parade: 100
Optic cello box: 100 per
Prizm cello box: 150 per

Ripped it all cuz thats why I'm in the hobby. My roi definitely blows but it's not why I collect. I just love ripping wax. I'd say that the prices I paid on some stuff were overpriced in the market as it WAS. I shudder to think of hobby prices if things keep going as they are.

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You ain't lyin. It's been rough treading lately. Seems like any mid tier or bench player has 2-3 good games and suddenly everything shoots up 500% with a single thread.

It's been all retail and fotl for me, and looks like it's going to stay that way unless there's some crazy BO black friday deals.

KeenanRIVALS · 11-01-2019, 09:30 PM

Might grab that last box of Revolution from my LCS.

yiguiri2002 · 11-01-2019, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by armyml

Man I hope SOMETHING becomes more affordable. Whether Zion goes off like Adam Sandler playin dodgeball with kids in Billy Madison and prices shoot up and 18-19 goes back to "normal," or he sucks like a Hoover and 19-20 prices drop. I dont care which one I just wanna be able to buy SOMETHING for a reasonable priced. I only got back in right after nationals and have bought some boxes to sample what has changed since I collected from 88-98. Here's what I was paying:

Encased: 200 per
Optic contenders: 100 per
Impeccable: 634
18-19 NT: 1150
Spectra: 250
Hoops: 89
Goodwin champions: 100 per
Breakers rowe: 219
Hit parade: 100
Optic cello box: 100 per
Prizm cello box: 150 per

Ripped it all cuz thats why I'm in the hobby. My roi definitely blows but it's not why I collect. I just love ripping wax. I'd say that the prices I paid on some stuff were overpriced in the market as it WAS. I shudder to think of hobby prices if things keep going as they are.

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Get some Aficionado at 30 bucks. Fun rip and decent ROI.

anusinha · 11-01-2019, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

Get some Aficionado at 30 bucks. Fun rip and decent ROI.

I bought a box for fun. Cant beat the doorbuster price

bowman209 · 11-02-2019, 02:34 AM

Its the Gary V effect.

armyml · 11-02-2019, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

Get some Aficionado at 30 bucks. Fun rip and decent ROI.

Thanks for the suggestion I'll check it out.

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mwheeler27 · 11-02-2019, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by IndySportsCards

One Word for me: Retail

Please help me out...

If I see 2018-19 Prizm Basketball at Wal-Mart, should I be buying it?

What about 2019-20 Prizm Collegiate?

Thank you!

KhalDrogo · 11-02-2019, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mwheeler27

Please help me out...

If I see 2018-19 Prizm Basketball at Wal-Mart, should I be buying it?

What about 2019-20 Prizm Collegiate?

Thank you!

Collegiate will get tougher as time goes on. Personally, I would stay away at this point.

Prizm NBA is a buy at MSRP, but only if you can buy bulk and are willing to put in the work to sell it all off.

mwheeler27 · 11-02-2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Collegiate will get tougher as time goes on. Personally, I would stay away at this point.

Prizm NBA is a buy at MSRP, but only if you can buy bulk and are willing to put in the work to sell it all off.

Thank you!

glassofwater · 11-02-2019, 07:57 AM

Is optic 18 the new update 18?

bigjbasketball · 11-02-2019, 08:07 AM

I’m just wishing I bought more 18/19 stuff a few weeks ago, but I was already eyeing some 19/20 stuff so I was saving my money for that. Encased is now looking like a pretty good buy at $180, but there’s no way I’m paying over $220 for it. I guess I’ll have to hope I can beat the bots in the next couple of weeks/months and pull some boxes direct from Panini on release.

jellyboy · 11-02-2019, 09:47 AM

I have
1 case prizm hobby 189per
6 boxes prizm fotl
1 case optic 90per
4 boxes optic fotl
1 case NT 990per
1 box NT fotl

Think a good investment

sweat47 · 11-02-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jellyboy

I have
1 case prizm hobby 189per
6 boxes prizm fotl
1 case optic 90per
4 boxes optic fotl
1 case NT 990per
1 box NT fotl

Think a good investment

What I wouldn’t do to get in a room alone with that stash

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mrchipz · 11-02-2019, 01:32 PM

i personally think it is a few factors

#1 they are raising the prices to then put it on sale.
#2 there are no official nba products out yet and 2018 product is starting to dry up.
#3 the 2018 draft class is very very good and the 2019 class to me does not look that good.

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bigjbasketball Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 5,293 BigJBasketball BigJBasketball	I’m just wishing I bought more 18/19 stuff a few weeks ago, but I was already eyeing some 19/20 stuff so I was saving my money for that. Encased is now looking like a pretty good buy at $180, but there’s no way I’m paying over $220 for it. I guess I’ll have to hope I can beat the bots in the next couple of weeks/months and pull some boxes direct from Panini on release. __________________ Instagram: @BigJBasketball PC: Zo - Manu - Deni - Kobe - John Wallace Last edited by bigjbasketball; 11-02-2019 at 08:08 AM. Reason: Spelling error

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bigjbasketball Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 5,293 BigJBasketball BigJBasketball	2018/19 Sealed Wax Prices Skyrocketing I've been checking prices recently and I've noticed a ton of 18/19 sealed wax prices increasing dramatically. I understand that as scarcity sets in, prices will increase, but I thought maybe all the 19/20 hype might actually make some of the 18/19 stuff more affordable. In fact, it's doing the opposite. I'm sure the hot starts from Luka and Trae didn't hurt either. Just a couple quick examples, and this is comparing prices from only a week or two ago to right now on Blowout: Cornerstones hobby $99.95 to $116.95 Dominion hobby $184.95 to $224.95 Prizm 12ct Cello $125.95 to $189.95 Prizm Blaster $21.95 to $33.95 Encased $179.95 to $221.95 __________________ Instagram: @BigJBasketball PC: Zo - Manu - Deni - Kobe - John Wallace

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Pathora Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,059 Pathora Pathora	Hoops was in upper 40's now $65 Donruss was in upper 60's-70s now almost $100 Certified was in lower 100's now almost $150 Prizm Hobby was $200 at its floor now $500, Fast Break in $60's now $200 Revolution was in $60's now $95 Contenders was in upper $100s now almost $300 Impeccable was $500-550, now $750 Spectra was $160-175 now $225 Noir was $450 now $600 Contenders Optic was around $100 now its $165 Everything has gone up a lot! __________________ Check out my Google Drive! https://photos.app.goo.gl/4h1GwpG58qmxubWq9 129/250 2016/17 Revolution Galactics, LF more.

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TJGarrett Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 73	Has anyone seen a price on 2018-19 NT hobby boxes. They’re becoming tougher to find.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,953	I hope all this Trae/Luka hype makes upcoming 2019 NBA wax more affordable.

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bowman209 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 372	Its the Gary V effect.

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glassofwater Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 3,653	Is optic 18 the new update 18?

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jellyboy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 625	I have 1 case prizm hobby 189per 6 boxes prizm fotl 1 case optic 90per 4 boxes optic fotl 1 case NT 990per 1 box NT fotl Think a good investment

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mrchipz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,805	i personally think it is a few factors #1 they are raising the prices to then put it on sale. #2 there are no official nba products out yet and 2018 product is starting to dry up. #3 the 2018 draft class is very very good and the 2019 class to me does not look that good.