From:	Tony Glinka <glinka@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:	Re: Where to find...
Date:	Mon, 29 Sep 1997 15:40:24 -0700

Nemein wrote:

> >--">>>>> Axlrose - ... <<<<<"
<axlrose@**********.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Overall, what is the better deal when it comes to buying the cards -
> > through starters or through boosters? And which of the two offers a
> > better distribution of runners, gears, etc.
>
> After opening 2 boxes (+12 or so) of boosters, and a box (+4) starters
> I would say the starters are the better deal. This is based on the
> fact (that with 3 boosters = 1 starter, pricewise) you get more cards
> for your money (45boosters, 70starters). You are guaranteed some
> Objectives. The number of rares should be equal (3 each). Plus you
> get the "stylish" rule card and a nifty box to cart your decks around
> in ;-) Also I think the distribution problems are more prevalent in
> the boosters than the starters. Atleast if there were problems in the
> starters, it wasn't as obvious to me.

What I did was split a box of starters and a box of boosters with a
friend and then got another box of boosters for myself. You do get more
cards with the starters, but most of these are commons, with a slightly
more uncommons. If you are buying a bunch of cards, you will end up with
more than enough commons and uncommons, at least that is the case with
me. I now have 20+ of some commons.
One drawback to the starters is the problem with the missing rare card
in some packs. 4 out of 10 starters I have bought came with only 2
rares. I will not buy any more starters just because there is that chance
of a missing rare. But again I have more than enough of the commons and
uncommons and so I am really only buying sets to get rares.
If you aren't going to buy a whole lot of cards starters may be the
way to go. But if you plan on buying a bunch of cards, buy more boosters,
but do get some starters so that you get all of the objectives.
Just my own slightly twisted two cents worth.

Tony