anybody skipping The Cup?

[BenDMitchell]

I can imagine that this year's version of The Cup is going to bring astronomical prices. Is anybody skipping this year or are you all in?

 

[winniescards]

I have not bought any hockey wax for a few months now.But I am seriously considering a six pack case of this years cup.Just to put away for a while(maybe until Christmas). Should be a much sought after product.Time will tell.

 

[ChuckNorrisFearsSid]

I'm not buying any because I straight up can't afford to gamble half a grand on a box but I can't wait to see how much CM stuff sells for. I imagine the ARP is going to go for CRAZY amounts.

 

[frankiefives]

I have mixed feelings. It looks like it's going to release well into the 2016-17 season so that could be good or bad. If McDavid and other rookies have a good start to the season it'll be great. If Connor gets another injury, this could be a disaster

 

[Triple B]

I was in for four cases last year but I'm skipping entirely this year. The odds are too much in the house's favour and that's not a game I want to play. Everyone knows the McDavid will be the one to pull and I have a feeling that the product will be loaded with those junk "Brilliance" autos and cards that won't sell well at all.

For those that will jump on me for dare bringing up how cards sell, keep in mind that these cards are coming out of a $400+ a pack product. If you're buying this to open, you should care how the secondary market on these cards perform.

 

[quincy]

I'll play. For what McDavid Cup RC's are likely to fetch, I'm willing to roll the dice.

 

[odjickfan]

I never opened a pack of Cup in the past and I won't start this year. But I'll be looking for Habs spots in group breaks.

 

[99goals]

When is the cup out?

 

[frankiefives]

When is the cup out?

That's the big question. I say late October/early November

 

[canucksfan77]

Half a grand?

Try $750-$900 a tin on opening day

You heard it here first

 

[ChuckNorrisFearsSid]

Half a grand?

Try $750-$900 a tin on opening day

You heard it here first

If it sells at that price point there was going to be some people not sleeping well after the skunky breaks happen! That is NUTS!

 

[Iceman]

Half a grand?

Try $750-$900 a tin on opening day

You heard it here first

There's going to be a LOT of disappointed people if that's the case. You'll cover your tin and maybe make some profit on a Larkin or a Panarin RPA if you hit them out of a single tin. Imagine hitting a Jordan Weal lol

 

[BenDMitchell]

Half a grand?

Try $750-$900 a tin on opening day

You heard it here first

Can online retailers jack up the prices like that? I mean, does Upper Deck raise the price of a case of The Cup just because the demand is greater than usual?

 

[ninbud]

For every 1 guy/gal that is happy, there will be 9 pissed off on each break

 

[Fritz]

10th year in a row I'll be leaning on my 3 meter pole re: the cup

 

[JayKayZee]

Actually, I'm passing on other products so far this year to save up cash for The Cup.

 

[yzerberg]

Can online retailers jack up the prices like that? I mean, does Upper Deck raise the price of a case of The Cup just because the demand is greater than usual?

yes. yes they do. last year they jacked it and this year they are not going to leave any money on the table. meaning they are going to up the price and load it with crap since they know people will go after MD.
i might trim down and only get one case this year. but when i go to rip it i may be to afraid of the let down that is sure to come.

 

[Triple B]

Half a grand?

Try $750-$900 a tin on opening day

You heard it here first

Is the case topper a tub of Vaseline?

 

[JR]

I wonder how many different McD cards will be in the Cup? If they jam some bonus Exquisite cards in packs there should quite the assortment. I will probably do few team random group breaks and pray for the Oil.

 

[ChuckNorrisFearsSid]

Is the case topper a tub of Vaseline?

Metal shavings and half a cigarette is what I heard....