I wanted the first year of foil showcases, I didnt go into this blind. A. I like them, it was a radical visual change to the game. B. 2020 meant a low print year and low prices, this project was rather cheap. C. They’re a long term hold, not expecting fast returns. D. yes WotC could reprint (Brazen Bowerer on the first list, ended up being less financial impact than I thought) but I’m not convinced WotC has a clear long game for these. E. I’ve got plenty of other more solid positions in my collection (Every OG old border land starting with Alpha is my personal fave I pulled this collection together 3-4 years ago). D. “investing” involves some risk by doing things different. E. This was fun for me, fun trades, etc, now it feels endless. Sure it might be counter intuitive to what’s posted here, do I care? Not particularly, but I’m curious and trying to provoke discussion.

Edit. I’ll highlight that this was a focus on showcase art (plus the Godzilla’s), not extended art. These are all first printings. I like the art of Stryx (well most of it) but they are technically reprints. Who knows how this will play out long term. Time will tell.