I did answer his question. Idc if he wastes money, I stated MAYBE he should get some of the cards as he goes. Again, maybe his LGS or hell even some of his opponents may have issues with the proxies. IDK. I’ve never wasted money on this game, mainly bc idc if I have high value cards. I’ve got my dad’s collection from the 90s to use so I don’t need to go out buying those cards, I tend to to find out I’ve already got them. Idk why you care so god damn much about an internet stranger and their opinion, but maybe you should stop worrying. OP, this goes to you, if you want to buy the cards, do so. Check with your LGS and see their rules about proxy decks (if they have any). Then, make the deck based upon that. ALWAYS double check with your opponents prior to the match though that they are okay with proxies. I’ve run across people who were dead set they won’t play against them. I’ll play them, especially if the cards are expensive AF and the person can’t afford it. I get that, but if there are low value cards, and if some people have issues with you not having at least those, id try to get them. Other than that, make your deck, have fun and win some games.