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The Numbers That Killed Draft Boosters (cardboardbythenumbers.com)

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Incredibly comprehensive overview of the sales figures and other considerations that went into WOTC replacing draft and set boosters with the new play boosters.

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[–] Evu@mtgzone.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you really paying $90 for a draft booster box? I've already been paying more like $120 or $130, not including tax or shipping.

If we assume prices are going up by 50%, I guess that means I'll be paying $180 - $200 now. Steep, to be sure. But I buy three or four boxes a year, and I'm mostly doing it to support my LGS, so the actual price is sort of a secondary concern. I don't love it, but I don't think it'll break the bank.

[–] mike@mtgzone.com 2 points 1 year ago

I was actually still getting them for $92 shipped as a pre-order a few sets ago, but I think you could still get them for $100 in the last set.

You're right that it's a good way to support the LGS but it's going to definitely reduce my spending.