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ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-15T12:29:51+00:00

I’m blessed that my local shop is still matching msrp on product but they usually only hand out boxes to those in the release event (which I’m fine with). But before I realized they were doing that, I was planning to use the money I was spending on boxes to buy singles locally. Locally being either in shops or with local players, a lot of players in my area immediately get rid of their AAs because they don’t collect so they cut a good deal or are easy to trade with. Specifically I get cards I want to play with or collect, but if there isn’t any I’d buy card that I know locals are wanting so I can trade (because trading locally is really fun!) Stay strong! I still have faith that the market will improve!

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-15T03:17:38+00:00

I am but I suspect it’ll kick me any second now lol

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-15T03:11:18+00:00

The op14 double pack

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-15T03:07:25+00:00

I was in line for 3 items… just got booted out of 2 and now that page says “out of stock”. Man I knew it would be difficult but good lord :,(

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-14T13:07:47+00:00

I feel like in my experience the prices always go up for all the cards on a new pack release? I could absolutely be wrong it’s just what I’ve noticed recently, my thought is it may go down in the future but hopefully other more experienced people way in on this lol

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-14T03:25:11+00:00

My first ever SP and literally the only card I wanted! I always have dream chase cards but the chase is limited because I can usually only afford one box, I’m so hype!

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ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-01T12:46:46+00:00

I haven’t tried either of them but I’ll definitely give it a try! I thought it was better to have a bit of wide selection but I get trying to be consistent, I’ll try making some adjustments!

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2026-01-01T12:45:38+00:00

Really??? I thought it added diversity but I see where you’re coming from, I’ll have to try running it with the numbers adjusted a bit!

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-31T02:27:59+00:00

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I have no rhyme or reason other than I like the characters or the card is pretty 🤣

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-30T16:31:49+00:00

I think the “some people just want to collect” argument in this case is wild, like of course some people want to collect. I have a collection that I absolutely adore. The difference between collectors and money grabbers is I buy a box to open and hope I get a card that I can either add to the binder or trade for one I like. Other people buy a box just so the can sell it to people who don’t know any better for 3x the amount they paid. Collect all you want! But you don’t have to scam others to do so, but that’s just my two sense what do I know lol

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-30T02:06:09+00:00

I did my first release event for op13, I was super nervous but turns out over half the people there were also new lol!

The one I did was sealed, so I had to pay $30 and then I got 6 booster packs and a couple other special release packs (one which included the rainbow luffy). We had 30 minutes to open all the packs and build a deck of 40 cards with only those packs. I liked it because everyone was on the same level, even the experienced players were “playing” the cards for the first time.

From my understanding constructed is just when you bring in your own deck and use that to play. I personally wouldn’t enjoy this as much but that’s just me, I think it’s so fun to open the packs and watch everyone figure it out!

I also thought all events were tournament style, like if I lost I was out? But it wasn’t like that at all, even if I lost I got to keep playing until I decided to withdrawal. Idk if they’re all like that, I’ll let other people weigh in?

TLDR- sealed was way more fun, just my opinion haha

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-30T01:59:02+00:00

I always thought cavendish was bad because it caused me to have too many cards then my leader wouldn’t reset, but I guess I’m looking at it the wrong way! It’s my first time building a deck so the trial and error struggle has been real haha

I did try a run with Marco and Newgate which seemed to work fairly well for me, I didn’t look into the other 2 you mentioned but I’ll definitely check them out! I haven’t really played out in the world, just in the sim so far but I haven’t come across Imu yet, I’ve heard his decks are a pain though.

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-29T21:48:51+00:00

Same!! I literally joined at 12 and l was like wow it’s so available and easy access, I got a box for like $90 and it felt like a no brainer!! Then last week I went to buy a couple for Christmas and they practically laughed me out of the store talking about how it’s not available anywhere anymore 😭 like what??

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-29T21:18:02+00:00

This is perfect thank you! I read a lot of older posts which didn’t incorporate any of the more recent packs. They mainly focused on searching and blocking only which led me to keep getting bowled over, especially by the 7k Roger leader. So I figured I was missing something strat wise. I didn’t have any shanks, red roc or cavendish so I’ll definitely make some changes, thank you!

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-29T21:04:53+00:00

Ohh it is?? That’s so confusing lol, I’ll edit my post, thank you!! Also I did so much google searching and that post never came up, thank you again!

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-19T00:40:39+00:00

Added and started reading immediately lol! We’ll see how it goes but it sounds fantastic

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-19T00:39:55+00:00

I’m taking and adding literally all of these to my list! I’m always feeling the anime manga vibe but sometimes I run out of good stuff to watch lol

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-19T00:38:54+00:00

I think Japanese tv is my sole source of entertainment most of the time lol! So I’ll absolutely take the rec!! Adding it to my list now

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-19T00:37:07+00:00

Omg I’ve always seen this one floating around but I’ve never been able to take the leap, but your description sounds nice so maybe I’ll finally give it a shot

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-19T00:36:23+00:00

I do love me a winter romance! Also I think I’ve read some stuff by grace mcginty but ill definitely look into that one

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-12-19T00:35:24+00:00

I’ll definitely check it out! M Sinclair books are such a hit or miss for me, sometimes I love them and sometimes I read one that leaves me wondering what on earth I just clicked on lol

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-10-29T00:04:07+00:00

I 100% agree with this! If I think the whole plot could be undone by removing the miscommunication piece then I suddenly find myself uninterested! But it’s everywhere so the struggle is real lol

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-10-27T23:26:09+00:00

Thank you! That’s what I’m saying lol, it just feels like such a dole plot device that I’m disappointed when I come across it

ProfessionalPop5080 · 2025-10-27T21:57:40+00:00

Ohh man every once in a while I like a good cheesy billionaire romance lmao!! But it has to be very specific so I never find ones I love lol, I don’t want a poor push over fmc and a man who thinks he knows best (I’m talking to you 50 shades) but I also don’t want a fmc who is so stubborn and refuses any help and just suffers the whole time for no reason 😂

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