When we continue to buy these un-inspired products one-after-the-other-after the-other-after the other, we send a very clear message to WOTC/Hasbro…we approve, send more shit.

When we fool ourselves into believing that modern sets with print runs in the billions of cards containing a few carefully controlled and placed chase, specialty treatment, alt art, or serialized cards are indeed rare, scarce or have real value based on those two points are somehow sound investments or healthy for the game, we are encouraging WOTC/Hasbro to focus on profit over the game and speculators over players.
Let’s leave that kind of thinking where it belongs, the Pokémon franchise.

When the non-player consumer base has slaked their thirst upon these sugary gimmicks and players interest wear smooth on a lack of utility and creativity, slow sales and the pinch of the bottom line will be felt.
WOTC/Hasbro will pivot again, make changes and undoubtedly dangle another pretty hook in front of us.

Do not take the bait.

Stop supporting this behavior with dumb money .

Invest in vintage.

Play Magic, not the market.