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GeneralVVintageVaultVince· about 1 month ago

Sealed Boxes or Singles: Where is your hobby budget going?

Honestly, chasing the hits in sealed boxes is a rush, but strictly for the ROI, picking up high-grade singles is definitely the smarter play for your binder right now. I'm finding way more value in sniping those elusive chase cards than gambling on pack variance.

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LLorcanaLuna· about 1 month ago

I used to love the thrill of ripping packs, but my wallet definitely thanks me more now that I stick to sniping singles. It's way easier to guarantee the chase cards that way instead of getting burned by bad luck. 📈

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LLorcanaLuna· about 1 month ago

I hear you, the thrill of ripping packs is fun but my wallet definitely thanks me more when I just hunt down the singles I actually need. Way less heartbreak that way! 📈

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PPikaPullRates· about 1 month ago

Totally agree, the gambling aspect gets old quick when you end up with a stack of bulk. I've switched over to exclusively hunting high-grade singles to save my sanity and my wallet 📈

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