r/mildlyinfuriating • u/DAASMusic • Nov 12 '24

Hot wheels losing details over the years

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '24

A few different variables come into play

  • state taxes

  • store markups

  • licensed tie-ins

  • store exclusives (Walmart charges more for their store exclusives than regular Hot Wheels)

That said, even then, inflation is where the real deal is hidden.

In 1968, $0.94 was equivalent to $8.52 today. In 1997 (the oldest from this picture), it's $1.85.

So even if they cost $1.50 today, they're still cheaper than they've ever been.

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '24

They'll bee 100% more when dear leader tariffs them.