Uh, Griggle, remove the leaves
This phenomenon is a small part of a larger trend driven by a mismatch between an item's original cost and its value on the second-hand market
Why Buying from Independent Sellers Can Save You Money: Lower Markups: Independent sellers or hobbyists often have lower overheads compared to larger retailers, meaning they can offer cards at more competitive prices
This was preferred in combo based decks as, though it only got you two cards, it lets you pick from 7 cards
It's where you land after you've built all the Constructed decks you want to or when your life has changed to be less accommodating to playing a ton of Magic , like when you get a full-time job, have children, etc
Initiative decks dominated tournament scenes after the printing of White Plume Adventurer, to the point of putting a white creature deck in the Vintage scene