It was probably the biggest surprise of the last year
when PEZ released the two
New Year dispensers just before Christmas.
The hysteria surrounding the black PEZ Pal Boy,
limited to only 200 pieces, sparked unprecedented controversies
within collector communities.
While some collectors were ecstatic to find
the Chase dispenser in their boxes, many
others ended up empty-handed.
Some collectors managed to secure more
than one dispenser by ordering under different
names and addresses.
Meanwhile, reports from European collectors
than one dispenser by ordering under different
names and addresses.
Meanwhile, reports from European collectors
indicate that even with a total of 40 New Year
dispensers ordered, not a single Black Tie Pal
was included in their shipments.
was included in their shipments.
From the start, it was clear that luck would
play a significant role in obtaining one.
After my Krissy also came away empty-handed,
we feel and understand your disappointment.
It’s no secret that supply and demand drive prices,
and this case was no exception.
The dispenser quickly soared to an astonishing
and almost unbelievable resale price.
This undoubtedly sparked a lot of conversation
among PEZ employees and within their offices.
and this case was no exception.
The dispenser quickly soared to an astonishing
and almost unbelievable resale price.
This undoubtedly sparked a lot of conversation
among PEZ employees and within their offices.
The prices achieved online could easily fund a vacation or,
in some cases, be the equivalent of someone’s monthly salary.
Predictably, accusations of greed were directed at sellers,
and many blamed PEZ for creating this situation.
in some cases, be the equivalent of someone’s monthly salary.
Predictably, accusations of greed were directed at sellers,
and many blamed PEZ for creating this situation.
PEZ aimed to give collectors a fantastic
end to the year—a move that turned out to be a
brilliant marketing strategy.
The dispensers are now on everyone’s lips,
often achieving more attention than a paid
advertising campaign could.
Ultimately, we are all mature enough to decide
what’s right for ourselves—live and let live.
what’s right for ourselves—live and let live.
While some may prefer to sell the dispenser for
financial gain, others might use the same
amount to buy a rare vintage dispenser.
And that’s perfectly fine—our diverse perspectives make us all unique.
And at the end of the day, the most important
thing is that we are all healthy and stay that way!
Don't forget, here you have the chance to win
the golden PEZ New Year Pal.
the golden PEZ New Year Pal.
Happy Collecting!
There was certainly a big fuss about this very limited (black) dispenser that PEZ put out, because it was clear that some of those who got it preferred to sell it, while some of those who didn't, would have preferred to keep it for their collection. Several people criticized it for being sold at these prices, but as they say, "live and let live." And if someone wants to pay a high amount for it, then that PEZ is worth it.
ReplyDeleteSome people said they would rather pay that amount for a vintage one, and that a modern one wasn't worth that much... Well, fine.
Others said it was a lot of money for a piece of plastic... well, money is a piece of paper and we would all like a lot of that paper.
In the end, what is clear is that not everyone can be satisfied, and that we are happy when we get a limited PEZ, and sad when we don't get it, but it is still exciting all these variants (like the blue PEZ girl at the convention in the USA) to get certain limited PEZ.
I think you wrote somewhere, paper for plastic :)
DeleteThank you Gonzalo, all right what you have said ;)
ReplyDeleteFÜR MICH IST DAS ALLES OKAY. BIN FROH DAS PEZ SOLCHE SPENDER HERAUSBRINGT: DANKE DAFÜR :-)
ReplyDeleteWe agree, makes the hunt much more intriguing!
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