Pog check or Bag check?

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Pog check or Bag check?

Postby FunkoholicsAnonymous » Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:57 pm

So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby Bad Motherfunko » Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:53 pm

Depends on how the pog is sitting in the can. Half the time I go pog, the other half of the time I check the bag first and totally forget about the pog until after I open the soda up.
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby FunkOCD » Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:36 am

Operation Pop wrote:So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.


Bag cause pog isn't always 100% accurate!
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby alf_ie » Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:30 am

The people doing pog check usually buy multiples. And try to speed up time for their videos. But if you’re a single soda buyer like me, then you’re probably opening the bag regardless… ha
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby Cristina » Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:21 am

Bag checker here. My husband actively avoids looking at the pog, because he would rather see the figure first.
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Postby Elviax » Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:55 am

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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby CaseyJones14 » Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:09 am

Always the bag especially since we've seen lots of the wrong pogs being put in the cans.
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Postby willy wonka » Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:25 am

Pog first but I always open the bag as I have had a wrong pog in my can before
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Postby Fugly16 » Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:11 pm

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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby Shalee04 » Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:25 pm

Operation Pop wrote:So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.


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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby TonyCFunko » Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:32 pm

I like to take the bag out, flip the can upside down and have the pog fall in my hand. My wife and I will do Soda Battles where we both open one and flip them at the same time to see who has better luck and gets the Chase.
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby renardchua » Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:33 pm

I always peak the pog first, but it's definitely not foul proof! lol lol

I even have instances where there is not pog inside.
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Postby ArmyGuy2017 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:02 pm

Bag I like the excitement of opening it
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Postby lavery01 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:12 pm

Seems like everyone goes for that bag check first! lol
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Postby FunkoAlphaBravo » Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:24 pm

Pog pog pog!!! Fastest wayyy
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Postby Geescube » Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:11 am

Lots of qc issues with the sodas. Must open bag
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Postby Wiselordship » Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:27 am

Bag check, since it is exciting. Pog check if kids are opening, since they take too long to open bag.

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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby Valde » Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:51 pm

I always look up at the ceiling to avoid the reflecting of the inside of the can, if you see the white shine coming from inside the bag you know it’s a bad day. Then I open the bag and act all confused not knowing what the chase version is, only if it’s like a glitter or something super obvious.
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby Anthonybisi » Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:48 pm

Operation Pop wrote:So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.


I think opening the bag is way more fun then just looking at the pog for the chase.

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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby scullysdad » Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:25 pm

I check the bag. I have only gotten multiple of the same Soda twice (Eleven and Vampire Freddy) but I think if I was opening a bunch of the same one I would check the pog after the first one since I don’t need to have multiple of the same common and it would be easier to sell or trade in the bag. Since I only get one though I want to open the bag anyway so bag, then pog.
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby FireEmblemZack » Tue Nov 08, 2022 12:11 am

Always bag first because you get the confusion on "IS THAT THE CHASE???" and for ones that have crazy color changes (example: Fruit Brute pink chase) you can see it peaking out and you go OOOOHHHH!!!!!
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Postby Elviax » Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:40 am

FireEmblemZack wrote:Always bag first because you get the confusion on "IS THAT THE CHASE???" and for ones that have crazy color changes (example: Fruit Brute pink chase) you can see it peaking out and you go OOOOHHHH!!!!!

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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby jagpop » Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:37 am

Pog first and then I rip the bag open to verify. Like many have pointed out, the pog has been wrong on a few occasions (or missing in others).
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby Mr Yac » Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:26 am

depends on if i care about the chase or not. if it's a chase i want i'll check the pog if not i'll just open it up.

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Postby Greymom » Fri Dec 16, 2022 2:38 am

I always check the pog first.
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby digithor » Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:00 am

Mr Yac wrote:depends on if i care about the chase or not. if it's a chase i want i'll check the pog if not i'll just open it up.


If it's a chase do you open the bag also?
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Postby Mr Yac » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:46 am

digithor wrote:
If it's a chase do you open the bag also?


depends on how much i hate the chase lol

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Postby islander671 » Tue Dec 20, 2022 2:40 pm

Operation Pop wrote:So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.

Personally I used to be a POG checker first, then quickly found out that not all POGs are accurate. So now I dont even bother with the POG, and just open the piece. Theres something about opening that mystery black bag that just makes it so much fun!
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Postby nathan_bakken » Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:57 pm

I'm about 50/50 on this, depending on the Soda!
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Postby ddiggler421 » Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:41 am

Both I have received mismatched on both sides

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Postby FunkoAlphaBravo » Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:34 am

Bag check first!!!!
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Postby mikechickenhead » Sun Dec 25, 2022 2:07 pm

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Postby Katers » Tue Dec 27, 2022 1:55 am

Operation Pop wrote:So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.


For a first-time opening of a soda, I actually hide the pog from view, and only ever check the bag first! But if I'm on a losing streak (looking at you, Winter Soldier!), I might look to the pog first just to put me out of my misery sooner. lol
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Postby Katers » Tue Dec 27, 2022 1:58 am

FunkOCD wrote:
Operation Pop wrote:So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.


Bag cause pog isn't always 100% accurate!


I've never had a pog mis-match yet, thank goodness. I did have an extra pog once, but both pogs matched the soda in the can. Have you been betrayed by a pog?? lol
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Postby Katers » Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:03 am

Valde wrote:I always look up at the ceiling to avoid the reflecting of the inside of the can, if you see the white shine coming from inside the bag you know it’s a bad day. Then I open the bag and act all confused not knowing what the chase version is, only if it’s like a glitter or something super obvious.


I'm so glad it's not just me that can't tell, all the time, whether I got the chase or not. Glitter is much easier, but I've definitely had a few where I had to go back to the can art to make sure!
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby FunkOCD » Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:24 am

Katers wrote:
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Operation Pop wrote:So my question is…

When opening a soda to check for a chase, do you check the pog first or do you open the bag?

Most videos I see, seems like everyone checks the pog first. I however like to look in the bag first. But I have been known to check the pog if I’m impatient lol.


Bag cause pog isn't always 100% accurate!


I've never had a pog mis-match yet, thank goodness. I did have an extra pog once, but both pogs matched the soda in the can. Have you been betrayed by a pog?? lol


Thankfully my luck hasn't been challenged yet LOL
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Re: Pog check or Bag check?

Postby mongoose12 » Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:23 am

This is a fun question. I actually do both and randomly. I’ve heard about qc issues but I’ve never experienced one myself. But if I had to pick which I might do more it’s bag lol
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Postby Katers » Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:14 am

FunkOCD wrote:
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Bag cause pog isn't always 100% accurate!


I've never had a pog mis-match yet, thank goodness. I did have an extra pog once, but both pogs matched the soda in the can. Have you been betrayed by a pog?? lol


Thankfully my luck hasn't been challenged yet LOL


Let's hope that continues! May 2023 bring us all accurate and mint pogs in our sodas, and may they all be for the chases we've pulled! :cheers:
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Postby Katers » Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:27 am

mongoose12 wrote:This is a fun question. I actually do both and randomly. I’ve heard about qc issues but I’ve never experienced one myself. But if I had to pick which I might do more it’s bag lol


Something I've been noticing lately is that the black bag is almost melted to the bubble wrap inside, making it really difficult to get the figure out. Nothing quite like dragging out the "chase or not?" question while you wrestle with the black bag! If the can itself isn't difficult to open, the bag will get you! lol
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Postby Trendkill24hr » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:55 am

I’ve always opened them and shake the can to see the pog flip over like an instant reveal
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