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One PieceBBinderQueen· 4 months ago

Sealed Boxes vs. Singles: What is actually the smarter play?

Honestly, chasing the gamble of a sealed box is a rush, but hunting down singles is the only way to build a top-tier deck without burning your entire bankroll. I'm sticking to sniping NM singles on the secondary market until the market stabilizes.

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PPikaPullRates· 4 months ago

Totally agree, opening boxes is fun for the thrill but usually just ends up being a lesson in expensive bulk. Sniping singles is definitely the way to go if you actually want to play the game without going broke. 💸

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BBinderQueen· 4 months ago

I feel that, the thrill of opening packs is fun but my wallet definitely thanks me more when I just pick up the singles I need. Smart move waiting for the market to cool off before filling those last few slots. 📈

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MMagicMike_EDH· 4 months ago

I'm right there with you; ripping packs is fun for the dopamine, but singles are definitely the way to go for the wallet. Definitely sticking to the grind of finding good deals on TCGPlayer for now. 📉

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