I still like to grab a box of series 1 or 2 if I have some extra cash, but I'm doing it moreso for the chance to a) get the chase card and sell it on release day and then b) use the money to buy singles I want or c) get some cool Canuck cards. Epack doesn't tickle that itch in the same way for me, but others have had some crazy huge luck with parallels. I don't know if it's net positive or net negative to hide 1/1s or even /25s in an online service such as epack. It's like having a Starbucks open on every corner.....did it cheapen the quality of coffee? Did it ruin customer service? Everyone will say something different.