While the difference may only be a few grams, it can be enough for the seller to determine whether they’ve found a common or chase. The common and chase versions of a particular soda MAY weigh different amounts, especially if it they have the following variations: This article won’t dive into whether weighing is fair or moral, but you do need to know it exists in regards to Funko Sodas. This is a hotly debated topic amongst collectors and both sides have valid arguments. Variations in weight can exist for different figures, which could tell you what’s inside the package before you open it.

The use of scales is not new to “blind box” collectors. Here’s what you need to understand and consider when buying sealed cans: With sodas growing in popularity and the rising value of chase figures, there is and will continue to be people who try scam or beat the system. This can happen at pretty much every place you can think of: eBay, Mercari, Whatnot, Amazon, and even local toy stores and game shops. There are multiple ways for a seller to cheat you out of your money.

It's a tempting gamble, but not always a fair one. Tons of Funko Sodas are advertised as a “Sealed: Chance for Chase.” They’re priced about 2-3x that of an opened common, but still much less than a confirmed chase. You can be at a much greater disadvantage than you think, when buying sealed cans on the secondary market. For collectors, there's no greater thrill than opening a single can to find that rare figure. Inside each Funko Soda, there's a one in six chance of a chase.

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