Which box to buy?

Economics forum

Posted on Sept. 5, 2013, 7:23 p.m. by Dalektable

I know that we don't know what all awaits us in theros yet, but i still want a general idea. My birthday is coming up at the end of october and i am debating over whether i want a box of Return to Ravnica or Theros. Now, i know we can't have an accurate answer to this without knowing what theros has in store for us, but based on the spoilers what do you think? (Another thing to note is that i mainly play standard)

perrin515 says... #2

Both will be good choices but with RTR you get shocklands

September 5, 2013 7:48 p.m.

SharuumNyan says... #3

Considering the price some of the Theros cards are already listed at, I would take Theros. Sell/trade those awesome cards you don't need at the premium price while they last.

September 5, 2013 7:52 p.m.

perrin515 says... #4

Really cant go by what the prices for Theros cards are right now. They will drop once it is actually released.

September 5, 2013 7:54 p.m.

HarbingerJK says... #5

I personally love Gatecrash

September 5, 2013 7:55 p.m.

SharuumNyan says... #6

Yes, they'll drop, but not overnight. You'll still be more likely to get extra value from a month-old set than RtR.

September 5, 2013 7:57 p.m.

Epochalyptik says... #7

Moved to Economics because this will invariably turn into an economic debate.

Depending on the spoilers, preorder Theros for cheap. It's a strong option, whether you're a prerelease week trader or just want to crack some packs.

September 5, 2013 10:22 p.m.

I'd wait till a couple weeks after Theros hits so card prices adjust and whatnot. If you don't wanna wait get one now, but depending on the kind of deck you wanna build will determine which one you should get. As of right now RTR has the most money cards last I checked.

September 6, 2013 12:31 a.m.

Epochalyptik says... #9

@KnightsBattlecry001: Prerelease and release weeks are the best times for a new set. You can open preordered boxes (for which you paid less than market) and trade cards at their hype prices.

Spoilers will determine just how much value is in Theros, though. The dual lands were spoiled, and they're sorely lacking in the power necessary to make them money rares, so that hurts Theros's EV a bit.

September 6, 2013 12:34 a.m.

Dalektable says... #10

Return to Ravnica is great simply for the shock lands alone, i wouldnt be surprised if their price went up a bit.

September 6, 2013 11:20 a.m.

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