I was just wondering how everyone was getting the cards they wanted when a new pack comes out. Buying a bunch of booster or fat packs or just buying a bunch of booster boxes. Another idea I had was to buy the box of common and uncommon. Then buy the rares I want separate. So I guess my question is what do you guys think is smartest or more cost effective. Thanks. Please give your answer and explain why.
I get the variety pack (a box a fat pack and five intro decks) I enjoy opening pack. Then I'll watch eBay and if I find something cheap I'll grab it. Then I go to drafts. It levels the playing field and you get three packs for about the same it cost to buy three packs and you have a chance to win more packs.
i find its always best to go after a specific card youre after than to get lucky by opening lots of packs. unless youre rich then go for it. most packs do not have a good return on investment. ebay is good or trading at a local store. good luck.
Two booster boxes every time a new set comes out.
Variety pack and trades.
Thanks for the input. Everyone has a valid point. I like the idea of getting all the intro packs, pretty cheap. I like the boster boxes too just don't like spending that much but I will probally do that when the new pack comes out. For now I guess I will ebay for what I need. Thanks
Good or bad deal tezzeret the seeker and the deal if I ever get a sorin lord of instaud for 12rare 2mythic
Quote from: Richardalcala on February 18, 2012, 11:02:19 AM
Thanks for the input. Everyone has a valid point. I like the idea of getting all the intro packs, pretty cheap. I like the boster boxes too just don't like spending that much but I will probally do that when the new pack comes out. For now I guess I will ebay for what I need. Thanks
Yep you have to figure out what is most fun to you. Like I said I enjoy opening packs and drafts. Making decks isn't as fun to me so I just play with what I get
Sealed tournaments are great, fat packs are a great way to get a good range of cards, a cool dice and a box to keep your cards in. I've been getting the cards I don't pull in those online. Saves having a heap of common cards that you will never use.
Common cards you never use make good proxys
Like a ninja stalking a target I tend to play it safe when buying cards. I find TCGPlayer and EBay the best way to get my cards at a good price. But it's the thrill of the unknown and the chance of that rare treasure that keep me risking my hard-earned cash on the occasional booster. That's the pirate in me, I suppose.
Quote from: Langku on February 18, 2012, 05:32:14 PM
Like a ninja stalking a target I tend to play it safe when buying cards. I find TCGPlayer and EBay the best way to get my cards at a good price. But it's the thrill of the unknown and the chance of that rare treasure that keep me risking my hard-earned cash on the occasional booster. That's the pirate in me, I suppose.
Sooooo you're a pirate-ninja? ??? Isn't that an oxy-moron? 😃
Quote from: BlackJester on February 18, 2012, 06:00:09 PM
Quote from: Langku on February 18, 2012, 05:32:14 PM
Like a ninja stalking a target I tend to play it safe when buying cards. I find TCGPlayer and EBay the best way to get my cards at a good price. But it's the thrill of the unknown and the chance of that rare treasure that keep me risking my hard-earned cash on the occasional booster. That's the pirate in me, I suppose.
Sooooo you're a pirate-ninja? ??? Isn't that an oxy-moron? 😃
:) I don't know Jester, I figure they're from the same color and they share some distantly related abilities ({Kukemssa Pirates} and {Ninja of the Deep Hours}). Maybe this age-old feud is all just a big misunderstanding.
I think it's more of a new feud if anything. ðŸ˜
On the topic, I have a feeling we might be expecting some pirates in AR. Just a hunch.
Quote from: BlackJester on February 18, 2012, 08:03:31 PM
I think it's more of a new feud if anything. ðŸ˜
On the topic, I have a feeling we might be expecting some pirates in AR. Just a hunch.
I've had the same feeling ({Nephalia Drownyard}, for example) and we goddam well better!
Quote from: BlackJester on February 18, 2012, 08:03:31 PM
I think it's more of a new feud if anything. ðŸ˜
On the topic, I have a feeling we might be expecting some pirates in AR. Just a hunch.
Agreed. With all these tri-cornered hats and zombies everywhere it feels like
the only thing missing is an epic score and Johnny Depp.
I would just buy a set of 4x commons and uncommons for Dark Ascension. They're only about $30 and most of the value lies in the uncommons (Captains, anyone?)
Quote from: Prophylaxis on February 20, 2012, 12:25:08 AM
I would just buy a set of 4x commons and uncommons for Dark Ascension. They're only about $30 and most of the value lies in the uncommons (Captains, anyone?)
Hear Hear ðŸ"¨
That's what I did and I agree there is a lot of value in the common/uncommons from DKA. I will just buy or trade for the rares I want and there are not that many in DKA. I will buy Innistrad boosters tho.
Quote from: Langku on February 18, 2012, 10:14:23 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on February 18, 2012, 08:03:31 PM
I think it's more of a new feud if anything. ðŸ˜
On the topic, I have a feeling we might be expecting some pirates in AR. Just a hunch.
Agreed. With all these tri-cornered hats and zombies everywhere it feels like
the only thing missing is an epic score and Johnny Depp.
{Drogskol Captain}
'Nuff said
Quote from: Prophylaxis on February 20, 2012, 12:25:08 AM
I would just buy a set of 4x commons and uncommons for Dark Ascension. They're only about $30 and most of the value lies in the uncommons (Captains, anyone?)
I think I will do this with the next set. I have got two fat packs and still missing some com and uncom.
Quote from: Richardalcala on February 20, 2012, 01:54:19 PM
Quote from: Prophylaxis on February 20, 2012, 12:25:08 AM
I would just buy a set of 4x commons and uncommons for Dark Ascension. They're only about $30 and most of the value lies in the uncommons (Captains, anyone?)
I think I will do this with the next set. I have got two fat packs and still missing some com and uncom.
18 boosters isn't all that many IMO, but I always get one Fatpack for the dice an box.
Edit: plus this was a small set. The next will be another large set.
True 18 is not alot I just like the boxes and dice. I just like the ideas of having most of the card then buying the rares as I need them for my deck.