Need some advice on how to spend my Magic Money
Economics forum
Posted on Feb. 25, 2015, 6 p.m. by kintighd
I'm in a predicament. The store I'm near will be selling MM2015 boxes for mrsp. I have the money right now to buy one. My problem is I like building decks, too, I've been working on a modern elf ball deck that is a ton of fun to play, and I think it can compete at an fnm (the only level I play at). it will cost about the same a box of MM2015 for me.
Would it be better to build a deck i want to build, or wait until May and buy a box of MM2015 to crack and draft with my friends?
ducttapedeckbox says... #3
The box comes with risk but also the possibility of making some money, along with acquiring trade fodder to trade for the deck you want to build. If you want to be guaranteed a playable deck, I'd go for the deck.
February 25, 2015 6:09 p.m.
brandontraps says... #4
The safe thing to do would be to buy the singles and build the deck. However we don't know the value of a box of mm2 yet so you might get a ton of value at MSRP.
February 25, 2015 6:12 p.m.
ZooGambler says... #5
Well, in the 2 months time you'll probably be able to save up enough money again to buy a box anyways. I'd say build and finish that deck so you don't miss out on 8 FNMs and much more casual play! With the box you buy/draft later you can put the singles toward another deck you plan on making.
I just realized I told you to go buy both. Haha, personally, if you're casual friends don't mind you proxying until you finish your deck (you obviously wouldn't be able to play in FNM) I'd save for the box then put the singles you crack as trade fodder to finish up your elf deck. A sort of win win.
February 25, 2015 6:15 p.m.
VinierSpark018 says... #6
I've been "working" on a kithkin EDH deck for 3 months now, and stuff keeps coming up that I spend my money on. Finish the deck.
February 25, 2015 10:05 p.m.
mathimus55 says... #7
I don't think many stores will be selling mm2015 for msrp for long, you might want to take advantage of that. That's my take at least
February 25, 2015 10:22 p.m.
VinierSpark018 says... #8
I hadn't considered that. Modern as a format is getting more recognition with MM, so you might get one while you can
Fro780 says... #2
Well if your looking for an investment to make money by selling the cards or trading them for cards you need I would go with the box of MM2015, if you get some good pulls you could probably trade a few cards for your entire elf ball deck. But whats the point of magic if you dont have a deck to play and have fun, so if it was me go for the deck, play now!!
February 25, 2015 6:04 p.m.