The Illusion Of Value
When it comes to repacks, the “buy back” model is one of the most deceptive mechanics in the hobby today—and unfortunately, it’s becoming more and more normalized. At first glance, it might seem harmless, even generous. You don’t hit? No problem—you’ll get some store credit or a lesser card “back” so it doesn’t feel like a total loss. But that’s exactly what makes it so dangerous. It mimics gambling psychology almost perfectly: risk, near-miss, small