I was around when Base Set was here. Infact, I was already in my teens when it was around.
So I had collected about 8 of them. I could have bought more DCE's online for $2 each, but I figured,
I already have 8, and I specifically want the new artwork ones from HGSS. So I'll just wait...
The 2nd day after HGSS came out, base set DCE jumped to $4, and HGSS DCE was being sold for $8.
LOL... No thanks.
I'm honestly not really interested in this set. The TCG has died down again for me...
something about this set and the new change with the card templates kinda killed it for me.
Btw, I refuse to buy boosters or booster boxes now. Since I'm more of a player than a collector, I see no
reason to waste money like that. Buying singles is always more efficient if you're hunting for specific cards.
Infact, even if you were collecting, if you spent $200+ on two boxes, your set would probably be more complete
if you used that $200 to shop for specific cards individually. I know places that sell basics for 25 cents,
uncommons for 50 cents, many (unusable) rares for only a dollar... and maybe $2-3 for the better rares.
The only part that breaks you is the Primes, but you would have spent a lot on boosters just to get the ones
you need anyway.
People like boosters because they just like to be surprised (it's like opening a bday present),
even if it's not the best way to buy cards.