Prof Emmeline Taylor, a criminologist at City St George's, University of London, told the BBC amid a "retail crime epidemic", criminals were operating with an "increased precision focus" on items they can steal in bulk "relatively easily" and sell on for profit
Being both a dork and an effect is always nice too as you get something you want with a bonus something thrown in
What that says about the greater Magic: The Gathering ecosystem can be left to wider discussion since this article exists to answer the question I started this article with from a financial perspective rather than to make a value judgment based on said answer
Add the Lillie SAR (one of the most collected Supporter cards of any era) and you get a box that serves collectors on two fronts: the trophy pull and the fan-favorite pull
there has already been an uptick in players interest in Guardian of Faith, as the card has started to creep up in price
The main purpose you want to abuse the beginner decks is because they are useful at giving your rewards, primarily the daily quests that need you to complete certain tasks
