When buying a legacy deck is it worth getting the most expensive cards NM?
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Posted on Feb. 3, 2016, 8:13 p.m. by Coinman1863
Sorry if this is in the wrong section but anyway.
I'm about to buy into Death and Taxes and wondering if I should get the ports, wastelands, Karakas, and other high end cards NM to help retain the value of the deck. Or since the cards are expensive enough anyway, does it really matter if they are going to be double sleeved anyway?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
For high end staples it depends. If you think you will eventually sell or trade the deck, buying LP/NM is the best way to retain most of your value. If you plan to never sell or trade the deck, MP are just fine. Although cards like Wasteland, Port and Karakas, you might as well just buy LP/NM, the price differences aren't that much.
February 3, 2016 8:48 p.m.
Lastdaysgunslinger says... #4
Depends whether or not you plan on reselling in the future.
February 3, 2016 10:12 p.m.
I actually prefer slightly played/damage cards for Legacy because damage is harder to fake on counterfeits. This is especially true if you're picking up something like ABUR duals or Force of Will that are easily resold.
If it's not on the reserve list or played in more niche decks (Ancient Tomb and Goblin Lackey come to mind), near mint is a better option because these cards can be harder to move if you decide you don't need them anymore.
sirtrinium says... #2
Generally id recommend getting them in no worse shape than lightly played. Just because if you do want to ever sell them you don't want to take too much of a loss. Anything below lightly played is opened up to a wide range of meanings so... Be careful if you find a deal that's too good to be true.... It probably is.
If you have the money though for near mint, then by all means get them. Just realize that depending on how often you play they will likely become lightly played just from normal shuffling and such after awhile.
Sorry I'm so long winded... Basically if you plan to play the cards for more than 50 games then id suggest just getting solid lightly played. If your unsure of the deck being your new go to then get nm.
February 3, 2016 8:47 p.m.