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GremCards Member	posted June 13, 2012 08:25 AM I'm thinking about buying a booster box, and then sitting on it for awhile and sell it when the value of it goes up. What set do you guys feel would be the best investment this way?
AlmostGrown Member	posted June 13, 2012 08:28 AM If you're really set on this, New Phyrexia. BTW this is just a strictly worse idea than investing in the stock market or mutual funds or something like that.
paragondave Member	posted June 13, 2012 09:32 AM I keep getting emails from some guy selling Alpha, Beta and Unlimited booster boxes cheap!! Those sound like a great investment! Seriously, any Innistrad block boxes are cheap and should go up. [Edited 1 times, lastly by paragondave on June 13, 2012]
Soldier Boi Member	posted June 13, 2012 11:52 AM quote: Originally posted by AlmostGrown: If you're really set on this, New Phyrexia. BTW this is just a strictly worse idea than investing in the stock market or mutual funds or something like that. ++
Zeckk Member	posted June 13, 2012 03:21 PM quote: Originally posted by AlmostGrown: If you're really set on this, New Phyrexia. BTW this is just a strictly worse idea than investing in the stock market or mutual funds or something like that. Strongly disagree with this statement. Aside from gitaxian probe and sword of war and peace, there isn't a group of cards in NPH that has exhibited eternal playability or casual appeal. You want to sit on a box? Sit on Zendikar or Worldwake. Might be a little late to jump on the worldwake ship, but both boxes guarantee 36 full-art lands, and in ZEN's case you have the fetch cycle, lotus cobra, some modern boros cards, and a few other decent playables that could retain value if they don't see reprint in the next 2 years.
CrazyBones Member	posted June 13, 2012 03:32 PM I have to disagree with the stock market idea. From your post, it sounds like you only have enough money for a box ($100-$125) and that isn't enough to consider typical investment strategies. Besides, not only is investing money on a company and its performance more risky than the return on a magic booster box, buying stock actually costs you money! I have to side with Zeckk on this. Zendikar wouldn't be a bad option. Heck, Avacyn Restored has turned out to be a decent $ set and you should be able to get the boxes for a very reasonable price. [Edited 1 times, lastly by CrazyBones on June 13, 2012]
Bagbokk Member	posted June 13, 2012 03:34 PM NPH would have been a good short-term investment a few months ago, but for buying boxes to sit around, meh. ZEN/WWK might eventually hit Rav block type prices (might) but will take a while, their prices have already gone up for now. INN/AVR aren't bad but you'll be sitting on those for years before they go up enough for you to want to sell them too. [Edited 2 times, lastly by Bagbokk on June 13, 2012]
Zeckk Member	posted June 13, 2012 05:01 PM quote: Originally posted by Bagbokk: NPH would have been a good short-term investment a few months ago, but for buying boxes to sit around, meh. ZEN/WWK might eventually hit Rav block type prices (might) but will take a while, their prices have already gone up for now. INN/AVR aren't bad but you'll be sitting on those for years before they go up enough for you to want to sell them too. Innistrad might be the cheapest and most-viable option, now that I think about it. Snapcaster, delver, liliana, possibly garruk for modern, geist of saint traft, and a few commons/uncommons have seen a bit of eternal play. Still doesn't beat ZEN for average pack value, but as was said earlier, ZEN and WWK boxes have already jumped in price.
psrex Member	posted June 13, 2012 06:10 PM I would get a box of Innistrad or Avacyn Restored.
Havoc Demon Member	posted June 13, 2012 06:35 PM Seems pointless if you are just planning to buy a single box. I would just try to flip a collection if you could. __________________ Most References in Massachusetts 80th All-time Support my friend's store: http://www.tabletoparena.com
MeddlingMage Member	posted June 13, 2012 06:37 PM 1. Zendikar 2a. Innistrad 2b. Avacy Restored ~MM __________________ I am MeddlingMage...YOUR Motl Survivor 11 Champion, 2007 Captain N award winner, 2010 Marlboro award winner, and 2011 Champion Tournament Pick'em MOTL NCAA Bracket Challenge winner! CM Punk "OMG Kevin Nash WTF, thought he was dead, LOL" New keeper of the Logout button
TimeBeing Member	posted June 13, 2012 06:39 PM one argument for NPH is that the free cards always have a chance of suddenly becoming really good and price spike some time down the road. Free spells tend to do that. That being said ZEN is good too for the lands (see unhinged) and the fetches for long term value.
sigfig8 Member	posted June 14, 2012 05:33 AM Although the price has risen some already, I'm surprised no one mentioned Unhinged yet. Unglued boxes sell for in the 300's nowadays, and Unhinged boxes are in the low 200's. Considering how Unhinged lands are more expensive and and come in foils, I could see Unhinged boxes increasing further. At least, if you're looking for something less traditional.
coolio Member	posted June 14, 2012 06:52 AM I love these posts.. where the OP thinks they can do what they've seen some people try- that it's easy to turn around and profit on the game, but has no clue, and thus ask for help from the community with the answers coming from a bunch of people who thinks they have a clue.. haha © __________________ Since it is obviously inconceivable that all religions can be right, the most reasonable conclusion is that they are all wrong. -Christopher Hitchens Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. -Seneca the Younger
GremCards Member	posted June 14, 2012 09:15 AM If you don't have anything productive to add to this discussion, I would kindly ask you to **** off. Everyone else, thanks for the input. [Edited 1 times, lastly by GremCards on June 14, 2012]
keywacat Member	posted June 14, 2012 02:39 PM quote: Originally posted by coolio: I love these posts.. where the OP thinks they can do what they've seen some people try- that it's easy to turn around and profit on the game, but has no clue, and thus ask for help from the community with the answers coming from a bunch of people who thinks they have a clue.. haha © It is easy. Buy a box of something and sit on it, the price is bound to go up as long as the game doesn't die. I'd say buy Avacyn Restored, or rather 36 Cavern of Souls lottery tickets. That will definitely keep a high price if not reprinted over the long term. The Planechase 2012 decks, at least Night of the Ninja, is something else you might consider holding. As with other respondents, I would caution you not to consider it an investment, but another element of playing the game. Cheers; keywacat
harbingerofthevoid Member	posted June 14, 2012 03:00 PM quote: Originally posted by keywacat: It is easy. Buy a box of something and sit on it, the price is bound to go up as long as the game doesn't die. yep. It doesn't really matter. It soundsliek you don't have the funds to buy enough to actually make real money so just buy Return to Ravnica on pre-sell when it's cheap. You can at least do what I seem to do. Buy several boxes. Draft out of two and leave the other one alone. Sell it when it goes up to pay for the next boxes you get.
GremCards Member	posted June 14, 2012 04:37 PM Well how much do you think I need yo make "real money?"
flophaus Member	posted June 14, 2012 07:05 PM People arguing with Coolio is always funny... because they are alwasys wrong! Heh... If I were going to sit on a box right now... I'd do the AVR. Seems solid enough. That, or INN. I personally like the "larger" sets, because there always seems to be more money cards in a larger set... (just basic math here) and when you get a pack it could theoretically contain anything from that set, so that's why I like the larger sets in this regard.
Zeckk Member	posted June 14, 2012 08:11 PM quote: Originally posted by flophaus: People arguing with Coolio is always funny... because they are alwasys wrong! Heh... If I were going to sit on a box right now... I'd do the AVR. Seems solid enough. That, or INN. I personally like the "larger" sets, because there always seems to be more money cards in a larger set... (just basic math here) and when you get a pack it could theoretically contain anything from that set, so that's why I like the larger sets in this regard. To expand upon that point - When looking at the average value of a set, it really helps if the set has a cycle of playable rares/mythics, sometimes even uncommons if they make a large enough impact on an older format.

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