Yeah, it's certainly 'to each their own'. I used to be 'mono-promo foil' but that has changed as I realize I want the cards to look as good to my eyes as possible. That means that I will likely upgrade cards to 'pimper' languages when possible without much trouble, and if I like foils better than regular versions, I'll do that too (I recently changed my Japanese Rolling Earthquake to the foil one, not only to eliminate a language barrier but to also save wear on the more expensive version), so I've realized that I have no rhyme or reason and that it's just on an individual card basis.
If I like the way the new Ravages looks, I'll try to trade for it, but at this point I need to acquire other cards before 'upgrading' my English P3K, ya know?
-AA
P.S. Appreciate but would never play expensive Summer cards. Had a Summer Demonic years ago and was scared to death to play it and damage it.
A friend opened some Russian boxes, and managed to spike these two for me!
The Rings of Brighthearth isn't for Cube, but the rest is. The lands are part of my basic land project, and the Rings and Rancor were at an amazing price and look AWESOME. FNM Rancor is leaving VERY soon...
Wanted to try another mono blue card, so picked this one up for cheap along with some other INSANE cards for Legacy/Tiny Leaders:
I happened to catch an INSANE sale on Facebook, as someone was looking to liquidate Japanese foils to raise money for another purchase. I feel like I got a SMOKING deal, at $53 total, shipped!
Nice to see other people doing the foiling! Nice work!
Unfortunately for me, I have not attended a Magic tournament since the FRF prerelease, and I have zero - ZERO - cards for my Cube from this set so far!!
This might be the longest I've ever gone since a set release without a new addition
-AA
P.S. On the bright side, a friend opened a foil Russian Kolaghan for me...
I remember at a SCG Open in Atlanta, I had finally found a foil Ral Zarek in someone's binder (it was about 3-4 months after release) and he was OVERJOYED that someone finally wanted it. Apparently he had opened it at his prerelease, and since it was so high for so long, he held onto it because no one wanted to pay the high price tag. And held onto it. And held. And by the time I said I wanted it, he was so happy to unload it he even gave me a discount on it (which is about what it is worth today).
Sometimes you just have to ask for it, and they love to trade it!
Should have asked me! I actively pick up extra Cube foils in order to trade to other Cubers, and have had an extra Scarhide since the first week after release
Foil pack Ugin for me; I like the art better, plus foil etc. Just might take a while to find one...
Out of 130 players at my midnight release, I got exactly...0 cards for my Cube!
Not all of these are keepers, but I am trying them all.
I figured the Sign in Blood was worth a closer look!
Enjoy!
-AA
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Sweet tribute! *high5*
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
If I like the way the new Ravages looks, I'll try to trade for it, but at this point I need to acquire other cards before 'upgrading' my English P3K, ya know?
-AA
P.S. Appreciate but would never play expensive Summer cards. Had a Summer Demonic years ago and was scared to death to play it and damage it.
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
Finally!
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
A friend opened some Russian boxes, and managed to spike these two for me!
The Rings of Brighthearth isn't for Cube, but the rest is. The lands are part of my basic land project, and the Rings and Rancor were at an amazing price and look AWESOME. FNM Rancor is leaving VERY soon...
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
Also, literally haven't been to a LGS since the prerelease...
-AA
P.S. But I did just get a Japanese foil Urza's Legacy Rancor for my Cube! Pics when it arrives...
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
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I happened to catch an INSANE sale on Facebook, as someone was looking to liquidate Japanese foils to raise money for another purchase. I feel like I got a SMOKING deal, at $53 total, shipped!
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
Unfortunately for me, I have not attended a Magic tournament since the FRF prerelease, and I have zero - ZERO - cards for my Cube from this set so far!!
This might be the longest I've ever gone since a set release without a new addition
-AA
P.S. On the bright side, a friend opened a foil Russian Kolaghan for me...
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
Sometimes you just have to ask for it, and they love to trade it!
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
Foil pack Ugin for me; I like the art better, plus foil etc. Just might take a while to find one...
Out of 130 players at my midnight release, I got exactly...0 cards for my Cube!
-AA
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029