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Magic (The Gathering) => Discussion => Topic started by: Ertai on February 07, 2014, 05:07:04 AM

Title: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 07, 2014, 05:07:04 AM
I know this has been asked a million times, but I keep forgetting what everyone thinks.

I'm looking to get 2-3 booster boxes. I am looking to get a set or a couple sets with the most value cards in them. I don't really sell my personal cards, but instead use them as trade fodder.

What set or sets do you guys believe the best would be and why?

I've went on TCG player and looked up the price list of all of the recent sets and still can't decide.
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Spencer Addington on February 07, 2014, 06:00:04 AM
Nothing from theros block. I'd suggest Ravnica because the last printings are happening now. If you're stuck between value cards:

Gatecrash value cards:
{Gideon, Champion of Justice}
{Aurelia's Fury}
{Domri Rade}
{Boros Reckoner}
{Obzedat, Ghost Council}
{Duskmantle Seer}
{Aurelia, the Warleader}
{Nightveil specter}
{Prime Speaker Zegana}
{Breeding Pool}
{Godless Shrine}
{Sacred Foundry}
{Stomping Ground}
{Watery Grave}
{Lazav, Dimir Mastermind}

Value cards in rtr:
{Sphinx's Revelation}
{Deathrite Shaman}
{Vraska the Unseen}
{Jace, Architect of Thought}
{Abrupt Decay}
{Blood Crypt}
{Hallowed Fountain}
{Overgrown Tomb}
{Steam Vents}
{Temple Garden}
{Angel of Serenity}
{Rakdos's Return}
{Rakdos Lord of Riots}
{Detention Sphere}
{Armada Wurm}
{Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius}
{Tostani, Selesnya's Voice}
{Lotleth Troll}

Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Stoneco1d869 on February 07, 2014, 07:29:02 AM
Are you purely looking for standard cards?
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 07, 2014, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: Stoneco1d869 on February 07, 2014, 07:29:02 AM
Are you purely looking for standard cards?

No. Not really.

Though I am on a budget, so 300$ boxes won't do.
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 08, 2014, 12:29:38 AM
So my connection is out of stock on the box I want.

Can anyone suggest some pretty inexpensive websites that offer a wide variety of sets?
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: DimirOverlord1300 on February 08, 2014, 01:10:38 AM
I might go new phyrexia if I were u
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 08, 2014, 02:10:02 AM
Does anyone have a website they like more than others because of their prices and or selection?

I've looked at all the ones I can think of, but I'm hoping to get some others.


Not many replies.... Does no one buy booster boxes?
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Anoobass on February 08, 2014, 02:21:42 AM
Sorry man, but I buy standard boxes from my LGS, which you manage (figuratively).  So you are essentially asking me if I should buy born of the gods, or more born of the gods?  Sorry I can't be of much help.  Personally a big fan of lorwyn (first planeswalker release), but I have no clue if there's any money in it.
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 08, 2014, 10:34:47 AM
Well thanks for the response. Sometimes that's all I ask for. :).

I won't be back to Nevada until the end of next month or I would just buy a box from there. Darn it.
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: respawned on February 08, 2014, 10:50:13 AM
Not sure how they are on all boxes but my toybiz.com had the lowest preorder price on botg I could find
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: #noided on February 08, 2014, 12:09:33 PM
New Phyrexia boxes are running ~$200 right now and have some great values (Karn, Batterskull, Obliterator).
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: DimirOverlord1300 on February 08, 2014, 12:35:27 PM
And all the praetors and spellskite and all the phyrexian mana stuff
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 09, 2014, 01:43:04 PM
Okay guys. Going to buy another box here either later today or tomorrow from my buddies game store.

He's got cheaper prices than any online retailer, much better. Also carries older sets in English and several other languages.


So what else should I get???
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Necromancerman on February 09, 2014, 01:48:21 PM
TCG player has great prices on single and sealed and ships fast
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: ibtrickey on February 09, 2014, 02:32:59 PM
eBay is the cheapest! Plus there are best offers where you can offer an ammount and get free shipping. Can get standard for $86 with free ship!!
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 09, 2014, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: Ibtrickey on February 09, 2014, 02:32:59 PM
eBay is the cheapest! Plus there are best offers where you can offer an ammount and get free shipping. Can get standard for $86 with free ship!!

I support local business if I can. This LGS can sell them to me at 90$. Which is much better.

Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: respawned on February 09, 2014, 02:51:03 PM
Quote from: Ertai on February 09, 2014, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: Ibtrickey on February 09, 2014, 02:32:59 PM
eBay is the cheapest! Plus there are best offers where you can offer an ammount and get free shipping. Can get standard for $86 with free ship!!

I support local business if I can. This LGS can sell them to me at 90$. Which is much better.

As a local business owner (grocery store) I appreciate this
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 09, 2014, 04:46:55 PM
Quote from: respawned on February 09, 2014, 02:51:03 PM
Quote from: Ertai on February 09, 2014, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: Ibtrickey on February 09, 2014, 02:32:59 PM
eBay is the cheapest! Plus there are best offers where you can offer an ammount and get free shipping. Can get standard for $86 with free ship!!

I support local business if I can. This LGS can sell them to me at 90$. Which is much better.

As a local business owner (grocery store) I appreciate this

I happen to own my own game store, so I know how tough the online competition is versus brick and mortar stores.

It's very tough, but you'll get the people who aren't fat and lazy and who enjoy going out.

I have, however, been to a store near me that charges 155$ a box. That's insanity. They charge 4$ a pack, and that's how they count it. They don't do any kind of deals. This is probably why a lot of people stop going to brick and mortar stores. Bad experiences.
Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: Ertai on February 09, 2014, 07:59:36 PM
I ended up buying another RtR box. Haha. Still the most value.

I'll post the pulls here soon.