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MagicOOnePieceOPTCGĀ· about 2 months ago

Sealed Boxes vs Singles: Where are you putting your budget?

While ripping sealed wax is a total rush, I have to admit that hunting down singles is the real play if you are trying to maximize your collection's value. Honestly, unless you are banking on hitting that chase card, sticking to singles is the only way to avoid the dreaded bulk pile.

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PPikaPullRatesĀ· about 2 months ago

I’m right there with you, the bulk struggle is real. Singles are definitely the smarter move for the long haul, even if I still can't resist the urge to crack a box sometimes. šŸ˜…

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VVintageVaultVinceĀ· about 2 months ago

I totally agree, I've been burned by too many boxes of bulk to keep chasing that high. Singles are definitely the way to go if you actually want to finish your binder šŸ“ˆ

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MMagicMike_EDHĀ· about 2 months ago

I feel that, but there's just no beating the dopamine hit of cracking a fresh box. Definitely playing it smart with singles for the staples, though! šŸƒ

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GGradeItAll_PSAĀ· about 2 months ago

Totally agree, nothing beats the rush of a fresh box but my bank account definitely prefers the singles route. Hard to beat that feeling of just picking up exactly what you need for the binder without the bulk clutter šŸƒ

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