If you're looking for a great box to get started with that doesn't break the bank yet has some great pulls, check out Modern Horizons 2! If you are into commander however, the CM precons are the best value from the set imo.
I agree I'm hoping this was just an awful box but either way at this price it seems like such a big gamble and you must have some big pulls in only 4 packs...
WTF is that guy on? Lmao sure this set is just about reprints but the free spells, medallions, Avacyn, Finale of Devastation, Jeweled Lotus and so many more are all welcomed. It’s far from being Baldur’s Gate 2.0 where it was the 5 dragons or bust. Plus a set pack is 1 foil and this is all foils…
There are absolutely some great cards in this set but the price just makes its very difficult to justify. There's a short list of cards you must pull or bust. The collector boxes with 4 packs are just risky. Imo the precon decks are the best value
It's all about the price, it's a v.good set but the price point kills it, also who cares about foils anymore? they foil everything all the time, I remember a time I would sleeve every foil I got and store them separately now I only sleeve them if it's a high value card, that it's foiled makes no difference, though I will concede that foil high value cards can command a large premium, collector booster foils for the most part are not worth much. Initially I was looking at 2 sets of pre-cons and 4 draft boxes, the group I play with regularly are commander players, occasionally we draft or have a pre-cons only night no upgrades, that's why I wanted 2 sets of pre-cons one to upgrade or cannibalize and one to play as is, after the reveals I dropped my initial spend to 1 set of pre-cons and 1 draft box, other people in the group are also dropping their spend as well, it's a pity as we were all looking to do the same on draft boxes and we were really looking forward to drafting this set but with the amount of chaff you could get instead of the admittedly very welcome and very good reprints, makes draft boxes way too risky as a value proposition. The money I've saved has been split on some more LotR's draft, singles, and the rest is for Eldraine if it looks good. For reference I ordered online from my regular store here in the UK, the set of pre-cons was priced at £295 and the same for the draft box. While it isn't a CL Baldur's Gate bait and switch there's just too much risk involved at the price point. A 25-30% lower price would still have been on the high side but a lot more acceptable but as it stands it's just not for me and I suspect the vast majority of players. Just so we're clear financially I'm very comfortable, not rich by any stretch but I do fine, I can afford to drop a lot of cash on Magic if I choose to do so but I'm a player of the game not a collector so while the money to spend big is available I do expect value and this set isn't that.
@gs8494 well said my friend. It is a shame you where willing to go in but decided to drop your quantity. I feel like many others are in the same boat. Idk if opening any of it is really worth it my self I was telling Chris we should just get some precons
To be Honest... Sealed boxes are NOT the way to go, If you are a Player... Too much money and absolutely No Value... Just a "Limp" Wiener Slap from WOTC... AGAIN... 🌭😵... 🤮 👍 🍻
getting singles are always the best way I agree but it is a shame that they are killing the allure of opening boxes! I really hope this was just a bad box...
@@Bonestcg %100 My last Sealed box I purchased was a box of Kaldheim Set boosters. It's been Nothing but singles since. I can buy Multiple of a Single Great card that I will have to use in Many decks. Instead of buying a booster box for At Least $130 and get Nothing of use for Any of my 13 decks.. Unfortunately. Crackin Packs is Exciting... But Not Theese days... 🍻
CMM was going to be my first sealed product to open as a new player, but I can't justify paying these prices.
If you're looking for a great box to get started with that doesn't break the bank yet has some great pulls, check out Modern Horizons 2! If you are into commander however, the CM precons are the best value from the set imo.
I saw this opening myself and thought considering the price wizards are smoking waaaay too much chit when setting this price.
I agree I'm hoping this was just an awful box but either way at this price it seems like such a big gamble and you must have some big pulls in only 4 packs...
For what it is worth insurrection is a mythic. Not looking to change your views or anything, just wanted to put that info out there.
This set is so bad....
It's really starting to feel like Baulders Gate 2.0 and costs more money... so far the only real value product seems to be the pre con decks
@@Bonestcg unfortunately only 2 precons are really worth it but I forgot which it were
@Sayamak the sliver and eldrazi are the only ones I was kinda into. I'm not a fan of the planeswalker party deck personally
WTF is that guy on? Lmao sure this set is just about reprints but the free spells, medallions, Avacyn, Finale of Devastation, Jeweled Lotus and so many more are all welcomed. It’s far from being Baldur’s Gate 2.0 where it was the 5 dragons or bust. Plus a set pack is 1 foil and this is all foils…
With that being said, it was a bad box
There are absolutely some great cards in this set but the price just makes its very difficult to justify. There's a short list of cards you must pull or bust. The collector boxes with 4 packs are just risky. Imo the precon decks are the best value
It's all about the price, it's a v.good set but the price point kills it, also who cares about foils anymore? they foil everything all the time, I remember a time I would sleeve every foil I got and store them separately now I only sleeve them if it's a high value card, that it's foiled makes no difference, though I will concede that foil high value cards can command a large premium, collector booster foils for the most part are not worth much.
Initially I was looking at 2 sets of pre-cons and 4 draft boxes, the group I play with regularly are commander players, occasionally we draft or have a pre-cons only night no upgrades, that's why I wanted 2 sets of pre-cons one to upgrade or cannibalize and one to play as is, after the reveals I dropped my initial spend to 1 set of pre-cons and 1 draft box, other people in the group are also dropping their spend as well, it's a pity as we were all looking to do the same on draft boxes and we were really looking forward to drafting this set but with the amount of chaff you could get instead of the admittedly very welcome and very good reprints, makes draft boxes way too risky as a value proposition. The money I've saved has been split on some more LotR's draft, singles, and the rest is for Eldraine if it looks good.
For reference I ordered online from my regular store here in the UK, the set of pre-cons was priced at £295 and the same for the draft box. While it isn't a CL Baldur's Gate bait and switch there's just too much risk involved at the price point. A 25-30% lower price would still have been on the high side but a lot more acceptable but as it stands it's just not for me and I suspect the vast majority of players. Just so we're clear financially I'm very comfortable, not rich by any stretch but I do fine, I can afford to drop a lot of cash on Magic if I choose to do so but I'm a player of the game not a collector so while the money to spend big is available I do expect value and this set isn't that.
@gs8494 well said my friend. It is a shame you where willing to go in but decided to drop your quantity. I feel like many others are in the same boat. Idk if opening any of it is really worth it my self I was telling Chris we should just get some precons
F
Respects have been paid...
To be Honest... Sealed boxes are NOT the way to go, If you are a Player...
Too much money and absolutely No Value... Just a "Limp" Wiener Slap from WOTC... AGAIN... 🌭😵... 🤮
👍 🍻
getting singles are always the best way I agree but it is a shame that they are killing the allure of opening boxes! I really hope this was just a bad box...
@@Bonestcg
%100
My last Sealed box I purchased was a box of Kaldheim Set boosters. It's been Nothing but singles since. I can buy Multiple of a Single Great card that I will have to use in Many decks. Instead of buying a booster box for At Least $130 and get Nothing of use for Any of my 13 decks.. Unfortunately.
Crackin Packs is Exciting... But Not Theese days... 🍻