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Grab Bag Question/Tips for re-entry
« on: April 28, 2017, 03:59:26 PM »
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First, I just want to say: I hope this is the right place for this question, and I apologize if it's not! It's been around 7 years since I've been on this forum.

I'm considering getting back into the game at a non-competitive level (at least at first), and I have a few questions.

1.) Are the I/J starter decks the best starter decks to buy to re-learn the game?
2.) Is the Grab Bag a good place to start as far as getting back into the deck-building groove (Not necessarily for competitive decks, but to advance the game from the starter decks and possibly find a few tournament-level cards)?
3.) Are there any economical options to start working my way towards collecting cards that will build more competitive decks?

Any tips are so appreciated!

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Re: Grab Bag Question/Tips for re-entry
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2017, 04:14:17 PM »
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Hey brother!

Welcome back to the game!

To answer your questions:

1. Yes, the I/J starter decks are definitely the best starter decks to get. The G/H are actually out of print recently and you'd have to find a retailer to purchase them, but regardless the I/J are the best ones.

2.  The grab back is a good value overall but honestly not the best option. They are older cards that don't see much play and are just not in demand like the newer cards are.

3.  The best economical way is to buy a display box or two of one of the newer sets, such as Early Church or Cloud of Witnesses...maybe even Revelation of John when that's available around next week. You'll get 360 cards in one of those display boxes and most of the cards in Cloud are rares and or ultra rares from the older sets with four newer cards from Cloud. With Early Church you'll get cards from Rock of Ages, Faith of our Fathers, Kings and five Early Church cards. Those are great sets and you could also get lucky and pull a valuable ultra rare called Shipwreck from the Early Church set, or The Second Coming from Cloud. 

If you're interested in any product, whether a display box, packs, individual cards or bundled cards shoot me a message and we can discuss.

Derek
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Re: Grab Bag Question/Tips for re-entry
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2017, 04:59:24 PM »
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Welcome!  I am a newer returner myself!  I can vouch that Watchman492 is an excellent help when it comes to getting back into the game a long with many others on the boards!  Look forward to seeing you enjoy the game.

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Re: Grab Bag Question/Tips for re-entry
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2017, 08:04:59 PM »
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I agree with Watchman as well!  If you buy packs Early Church, Cloud and probably RoJ are the way to go.  I as well have a ton of cards that I'm going through right now to send to two people so it wouldn't be an issue to include some for you too, depending on what you are looking for and prices you are looking for.

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Re: Grab Bag Question/Tips for re-entry
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2017, 09:27:07 PM »
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I really appreciate the responses! Definitely changed my view on what I would likely buy starting out. Watchman, you will probably be the first I come to if and when I decide to jump in again! And crashfach2002, I'll send you a PM. Again, thank you. It's good to see this community still going. I never realized it, but playing Redemption while I was growing up was actually foundational in my introduction to the Bible itself. :)

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Re: Grab Bag Question/Tips for re-entry
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2017, 09:46:50 PM »
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I'm glad you're back into the game as it's more than a game, as you attested by sharing with us that it actually helped lay a biblical foundation in your life. What a great testimony to your life and to the game! And I truly appreciate your business. Whenever you're ready just holler and I'll set you up, brother. And whatever questions you have about game play and such feel free to ask here as there are many great brethren on the forum who are here to help!

In Messiah,

Derek
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