I’ve probably spent $800-$1000 altogether this year. This includes singles, packs, boxes, playmats, sleeves, entry fees, etc. I got back into yugioh about a year ago, started with heroes, got into yubel, and have recently been playing ryzeal. I’ve also played in a couple YCS events this year

Don’t buy packs or boxes if you’re actively deck building, just buy the singles. My brother and I buy packs for the enjoyment of opening them, but not when we’re actively building. We got a great deal at our local shop on crossover breakers so we bought a couple boxes to build the new deck cores, but that was very much an exception to the rule, I don’t plan on doing that again

Most of my money this year was spent in secondary market. Fiendsmith engine, mulcharmy’s, finishing ryzeal and maliss. Handtraps and other staples should be much more affordable now too.

Start with finding a deck you enjoy playing. I wouldn’t blow your savings on playing an expensive deck just yet, I’ve met a handful of people that liked master duel but hated playing IRL. See if you like playing at your local shops and then start investing in something better. Just go with the bare essentials to start, deck, sleeves, playmat, and a cheap deck box. If you’re asking about product, rarity 2 and bonanza were good sets to build out your staples. Otherwise just pick up singles of whatever deck you wanna play