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? asked in Games & RecreationCard Games · 7 years ago

Why do people buy Pokemon booster boxes/packs instead of full sets?

Hello.

I want to start collecting some of the older Pokémon cards, probably the first 2-3 generations. I have been looking around at prices and noticed full sets are being sold for 1/3-1/2 the price of a booster box.

Why are the sets cheaper than the boxes themselves? I understand the boxes are no longer in print, but surely if you were collecting the cards you would buy a set rather than a box??

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Boxes are awesome! I get really happy when I pull something rather than buying the individual card. As Forest Gump's mom always said, "You never know what you're gonna get!"

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