I'm personally amazed how well things are holding up for ultra-modern releases considering the cost of the buy-in.
It's been gambling for a long time. Hell, you can't economically put together a base set from packs for at least 10-15 years.
There's the hardcore boutique products that bring many 100s to 1000s per box as a suggested retail price.
No matter what one thinks of this state of the hobby, it exists and it's thriving.
Myself, I'm out here buying singles. I don't have the appetite for the gamble at the buy-in price.
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