[taffster74]

In regards to getting cards that exceed the value of the box - it's a pot-luck draw. Some people seem to have nothing but luck in getting the high value cards/players all the time, some get no luck at all, others .... it varies. Basically, it's a hit and miss league. See it as gambling - sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don't. For me personally, i see it as a safe gamble regardless of what i get or don't get out of a box re big-price cards as i know that i am still getting value out of a box based collective price of the individual cards.

If you're getting into the hobby purely to make money (i.e investment-purposes only), then you have understand that you won't always be getting what you want. However, if you're getting into it purely for the joy of collecting ... you'll get enjoyment out of it regardless of what you get in boxes.

As to where to purchase your boxes - i say go with Dave and Adams. Why? Customer service that is well above par, biggest range of products, better prices and they're the only store that gives you freebies when you spend over a certain amount in their online store - freebies you get to choose. I also recommend getting your shipping with them via UPS - USPS has proven themselves to be pathetic.