Which booster to buy?
Economics forum
Posted on Dec. 14, 2014, 7:27 a.m. by The_Raven
Ok, so for christmas, I want a booster box as a present. But the thing is, I don't know which one that has the most value!
I'm mostly thinking about Khans, Theros and M15. Khans has of course all the fetches, which can be quite good and expensive. But there aren't really any other card that is worth a lot though.... I do think, that Theros has some of the more expensive non-lands cards, Like Thoughtseize, Stormbreath Dragon and so on. But, it will be the first set that falls out of standard. Therefore, I thought that M15 could be pretty good. It has some dual lands, which is not that cheap (of course, they are cheaper than the fetches...). M15 has a lot of planeswalkers and some pretty good rares (Goblin Rabblemaster)....
So, what to wish for Christmas? I can't have my parents to buy some singles...
I looked through TCG's prices, and saw, that many Khans cards are pretty low right now... Do you think they are going to stay this low? I mean, MANY of these are really strong....
December 14, 2014 7:45 a.m.
Will they stay this low? Hell no.
The real question is 'how long will they stay this low for?'
Obviously those seeing little play like Sorin will fall, not recover. Those that DO like Siege Rhino and fetches will probably go up and up. Expect prices to increase AFTER christmas. Around this time people are going to be receiving packs as gifts which will flood the market. After this period they may start to creep up.
December 14, 2014 7:59 a.m.
Keep in mind also that Theros and M15 rotate out at the same time, if you don't want rotatoes, go for Khans
December 14, 2014 8:42 a.m.
M15, the good stuff is really only seem in standard. Rabblemaster sees fringe play in modern or legacy goblins but still...not worth it.
Theros...I only see Thoughtseize being a value retainer. You may get 1 in your box...or 2....or 0. I have opened 3 boxes of Theros and only actually pulled 1.
Khans...well the Fetches will only go up and I know people jave been pulling 3, 4, 5 in a single.box. if value is your goal then Khans is your choice.
December 14, 2014 10:13 a.m.
Kahns without a doubt is the value box in standard, as long as you can be patient and hold onto the cards
December 14, 2014 10:49 a.m.
Okay, thanks guys! Didn't knew that M15 and Theros rotated out at the same time.... :)
I'll go with a Khans then!
December 14, 2014 10:53 a.m.
Nigeltastic says... #10
Actually, I'm pretty sure all 3 rotate together. Part of the new thing that they're doing with the 4 blocks a year thing.
December 14, 2014 12:22 p.m.
I think that's happening starting with M16 Nigeltastic but I'm not 100%
December 14, 2014 12:26 p.m.
Nigeltastic says... #12
I'm a little wrong, khans rotates next spring, in the slot that usually is the third set.
ChiefBell says... #2
Khans has the 5 fetches, sarin is pretty high right now, siege rhino, treasure cruise, dig through time, monastery swiftspear. Lots of goodies to be had. Some, admittedly, cheap but may not stay that way for long.
December 14, 2014 7:37 a.m.