Sealed Box or Buying Singles?

 

Sealed Box

VS.

Buying Singles

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       This is a topic that comes up in the JH Community and I'm sure in other trading card communities as well. So what is better?

    It really depends on the person. Some people prefer knowing what they are going to get for their money. Sealed boxes are a gamble as you might get a good box or a bad box.

    Here are some Pros and Cons for Sealed Boxes:

     Pros:

• The thrill of opening the box and packs
• The possibility of getting a really good rare card without competition and for a good deal.
• Good for collectors who collect base and SP cards.

    Cons:

• You might overpay for your box.
• Your rares are random so your pulls might not be good.
• Incomplete base card and SP card set (if you buy one box).

    For buying Singles:

    Pros:

• You can get what you want.
• You can get more than what you get from a Sealed Box.
• Find deals.

    Cons:

• Good rares can go for insane prices and you might have to pay more to ensure you get the card.
• Competition for cards in auctions can be intense.
• Chances are less to get a very rare card for a good price.

 

    Both have goods and bads, I prefer open boxes due to how fun they can be! One of my best boxes was my second Juicy Honey Plus #09 box. I was on my second to last sealed pack, and inside was a Yua Mikami Kaisyo Autograph. Only 10 of them exists. However, my second Juicy Honey Plus #02 box was quite poor: Only receiving an AIKA Honey Costume Type B (which I already had), a Kana Momonogi Honey Bikini, and a JULIA Honey Lingerie Type A. It didn't help that I already had most of the base cards.

    So, it can be a huge gamble for sealed boxes despite liking opening them. Buying Singles is more of a safe way to know you are getting a good card but you end up paying more. As I said before, it depends on the person. If you like mystery and gamble then sealed boxes are the way to go. If you like to be sure on what you get and don't mind paying more, then buy singles.