Build Modern or wait
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Posted on March 6, 2015, 3:45 a.m. by cr14mson
Hey, guys. So I'm itching to build a Green Tron modern deck but having second thoughts if I should wait for Modern Masters 2. Do you think Green Tron pieces will be included in MM2? I know Emrakul, the Aeons Torn will be there, what about other Eldrazi?
Also, I barely missed MM when it was released (started playing back in Theros) so I didn't see how the market was then, and the fluctuations of prices, if any.
Best time to build modern would be in winter, after all the tournaments and well after MM.
March 6, 2015 5:08 a.m.
I guess I can start with the cheaper cards and buy the rest after MM2 release. Thanks!
March 6, 2015 7:52 a.m.
JexInfinite says... #5
You could probably save around $50 by waiting until modern season is over, but if you want to start playing now, go for it. You could easily make up the money you lose from prizes.
March 6, 2015 8:02 a.m.
JexInfinite says... #6
$50 is the best case scenario. Usually it wouldn't be more than $20.
March 6, 2015 8:02 a.m.
what season is modern season? previously stores had to run ptqs at a certain format each time of the year, the new pptq system allows stores to run standard/modern/sealed whenever they want so seasons arn't really a thing anymore as far as that goes. the modern PT was/is in winter, and theres MM2 sealed GP in summer.
dont forget to weigh costs of not playing modern, if you spend an extra $100 now, but over the next 2-3 months win $200, then its good you didnt wait.
Nemesis says... #2
Honestly, the super expensive cards didn't really change much. They dipped a little bit, for a short period of time, then went up past what they were before.
What really got affected were the commons and uncommons. Those things fell and stayed pretty low.
March 6, 2015 3:49 a.m.