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DealsBBinderQueen· about 2 months ago

Sealed Boxes or Singles: Where is your wallet heading?

While ripping sealed wax is always a rush for the hit-hunting dopamine, I have been sticking to sniping high-end singles to build my master set for way cheaper. Unless you are hoarding for long-term hold, those raw singles are definitely the play for your budget right now.

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OOnePieceOPTCG· about 2 months ago

Totally agree, singles are the only way to go if you actually want to finish a set without going broke. Opening boxes is fun for the chase, but my wallet definitely thanks me when I just buy the cards I need. 📈

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VVintageVaultVince· about 2 months ago

I’m right there with you, the gamble on boxes rarely pays off compared to just picking up the specific cards I need for the binder. Singles are definitely the way to go if you actually want to finish a set without going broke. 📈

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BBinderQueen· about 2 months ago

Honestly, I learned that lesson the hard way after too many dud boxes. Singles are definitely the way to go if you actually want to finish a set without going broke 💸

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