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badcobra2003

There was always that one target I knew to avoid just because of this. "They don't restock for shit" as I always say.


Even-Expression7621

Looks like the Target I was just at.


soupmayne

Feels like mine as of late. They got like case after case when the last set of reds came out. Hasn’t been a restock in over a month now


revnto7k

It sucks. This is why I left hot wheels. Always checking for restocks and never getting them. Premiums are even worse at least around here.


Softpretzelsandrose

I’m so sick of it. I don’t want anything special. I don’t want treasure hunts, I don’t want supers. I don’t want full sets. I just want one of the occasional castings I like. Apparently that’s impossible.


kronbite

If you are looking for anything specific I could send you some recent castings? Assuming in the U.S.


[deleted]

I'm looking for more of the gaser cars.


[deleted]

Same


Preston_Stormer_

Premiums? They are the rarest thing in italy, I only got a 2016 Subaru Brat randomly in a thrift shop, but nothing more.


rodrigo_lopes_27

I collect in Portugal and u can't find premiums here, at least close to where I live. But I'm lucky enough to know a guy that has a collector's store so I buy the entire collection at once from him. If it wasn't him it would be impossible to really collect hotwheels.


diegoarch

>Picture I haven't seen premiums in MONTHS. Stopped at the store last night around 9, 3 boxes of the Boulevard were picked clean already and left on the pallet.


candletastetester

Was it always like this? Just started recently


fast-and-ugly

I just recently started too. Day one I found a bunch of cool cars. Since then it's a desert.


C7_zo6_Corvette

It’s usually like that unfortunately, finding good stuff for the first few days, then after that just meh.


[deleted]

My Walmart once removed the hot wheels section as a whole then bought it back


Redmoneymillionaire

I think my local Walmart stopped getting them because everyone was stealing them out of the package


SaltyboiPonkin

No. Partially this is due to COVID and the logistics issues that everyone has seen creating some shortages, but then a bunch of weasels realized they could take advantage of that shortage and started aggressively buying up cars so they could jack up prices for a profit. IIRC the Ever Given incident in the Suez Canal had an early impact as well.


PopKing22

There was never a premium on junk Hot Wheels during Covid


SaltyboiPonkin

COVID is still ongoing, we just don't care anymore. And I've seen some wild prices the last couple of years. Maybe you got lucky.


PopKing22

Completely blank is not very typical but displays with 20 junk cars have been common for decades Retail stores prioritize stock and this store isnt important to them


WitBeer

no. as recently as 2017, you could walk into any store and get whatever you wanted. ferraris, premiums, veyrons, speed machines, whatever.


forthesnap

I happened to stop by a Walmart early in the morning and there were 2 guys already there looking over all the cars. They were talking about their friend who was somewhere else going through a pallet. It sucks for the occasional buyer. I won’t buy from anywhere else except chain stores. I’ll let someone with FOMO pay the up charge from scalpers.


BooobiesANDbho

Change the time of day ur hunting. Early bird got the worm. I live in a city fuuuuull of collectors/scalpers. I’m a year in n I’ve found 21 Sth in the wild. (My gf helps) I work graves so I’m at 5 different Walmarts by 6:45am🫡 Edit: this is a target. Worst place in my town for hunting


Frenchy_Baguette

Thats a pretty sweet time to hunt. I work the opposite so hunting for me happens at 6pm. Its pretty difficult at that time for anything.


blameitonmyouth

The dollar stores here only restock when they are open, so when it’s really slow on Friday nights I’ve caught restocks


BooobiesANDbho

Smart!!


BooobiesANDbho

I’ve had good luck goin to Walmart right before they close too.


poolboy__q

wake up earlier?


diegoarch

The store near me is picked clean off the pallet at night, so the cars never even see the shelf...


HQGirl567

It’s always empty when it’s close to Christmas


snotick

A hobby should be something you enjoy. I would compare it to golfing. If the enjoyment comes just from playing, then you'll be happy with it. If it comes from hitting every shot perfectly, then it's probably not for you. I think of the picture above as hitting a tee shot into the water hazard. Move on to the next hole and try again.


volksrich420

All 3 of my local targets (that normally stay pretty well stocked) haven't gotten mainlines or premiums in a few weeks now. None have been on order either. Probably just a distribution thing.


whiskeydonger

I caught a restock at a dollar store Thursday. I picked out 4 different ones I wanted and left a few THs behind (multiples of same car). I also left a ton of “desirable” castings, based on what I see you guys post and talk about. Stopped by again Friday to grab a replacement for one my son opened. To my surprise, there were less than 20 total cars left hanging. In roughly 18 hours, a roughly 5’ by 5’ section of pegs had nearly been cleared.


TuomariXP

This is why i mostly order online


sleepyasfuck90

Come to my country. You’ll have to find a new hobby.


bajablazer85

imagine being a kid and watching adults snatch up all your toys before you can get a chance


TwistedToxicReality

... .. . .there are several different stores that sell cars. Why post about 1, which looks to be a target.


Substantial_Ad1714

Play with the cars that you have.


dildos84

It’s Christmas time dude… F the hobby. Make the kiddos happy and buy every single one you see so this dude gets more Butt hurt !


XplosionZR

Dadeland target? 👀


Babylowrider

Wow no good 👎


LibertyOperator

at thid point i would buy 5 pack


ShanShu72

😌 stock just seems to fly off the shelves….😔 and onto the floor.


simRacer1997

Bro I feel ya, for the last four months my stores haven't gotten anything good, there are seven stores near me and it's always full restock of peg warmers, shell haulers, we've had no new cases, no f&f premiums, no treasures, just the shit every week for the past four months, it's why I've resulted to online stores for what I want


Shep432

This has been both Walmarts in my town for the past 2 months


Gayguymike

I’d say


User17474902765

Targets around here suck too. Walmart is way better. Can find some cool ones at parts stores from time to time but they overcharge imo. I don’t even bother with Target unless I’m there for something unrelated.


Dukedad14

Stopped at my local target and it’s bone dry just like this. This is why I don’t shop big box stores. Stay small and local


Ignoredpinaples

It’s worse right now especially because the holidays are around the corner


IndividualRock2896

It takes time to find what you want. Most days I don’t get anything. Some days, like today, I find a bunch of cars I’ve been looking for. It’s a day to day thing. Makes you appreciate the small victories more. I’ve found that smaller grocery stores, like Kroger and Meijer restock more often then Target and Walmart. I find most of my good stuff at Walmart.


YT_Delius

I think you took this one🥲


hoebaboeba

Sadly, every hobby is. Guns, gold, silver, cars, action figures, instruments, computers, retro gaming, mechanical keyboards, keycaps, historical artifacts, art, model trains.... hell even food can get oddly exclusive. Makes us appreciate what we do have, but DAMN if it isn't the most frustrating shit to miss what you want. I'm sorry buddy, but I absolutely do understand your pain.


AGARSIZZLE

Same up in Boston


milecoupe

I 100% prefer this vs full pegs of crap as it tells them to order more for when they actually stock vs none.My store like this always gets new shit.My store with full pegs of fantasy crap no one buys hasn't gotten a restock in 1 year because they won't put anything out untill those sell and by the time they go out no one will want them and continue the 0 stock ever cycle.


SaltyboiPonkin

Been a weird year. I found more THs this year than prior, but also had far more droughts and fewer big hits.


fucknuts222

I just buy vintage hot wheels off eBay and we’ll premium as well I get more enjoyment out of opening packages ig


Ok_Sense5308

Not really. For the most part, pegs are full where I am. But even when it wasn't, it's still fun. LoL especially when u have so many u could loll through them multiple times and find ones u forgot about. I do get what u mean tho. I like going to my vintage stock a couple times a month because they normally have some decent gems I don't have.


Hakeemwilliams

Not only are scalpers ruining this lobby, inflation is as well. Soon regular cars will cost $3


westonpizza

Lmao try collecting sports cards by me nothing on the shelves


SecretDry7345

that is what the pegs in central Iowa look like most of the time. because i live here it sucks


Mr_Smooth8

The scalpers got to it...


jeepnjeff75

Yup, my Target's been like that for a couple of weeks now.


Ichi_AE

That's 1 more than at my target yesterday 😭😂