Magic The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth vs March of the Machine: The Aftermath Collector Booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth comes closer: its cards are worth 73% of its price after selling costs, against 31% for March of the Machine: The Aftermath.
Side by side
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Collector Booster box | March of the Machine: The Aftermath Collector Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $1,715€1,530 | $216€192 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $1,251€1,116 | $68€61 |
| Cards ÷ price | 73% | 31% |
| Boxes that lose money | 81 of 100 boxes | 100 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $1,044€932 | $66€59 |
| Rarest pull | Special foil: 9 of 100 boxes | Special foil: 89 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 12 packs of 15 cards | 12 packs of 6 cards |
| Released | June 23, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
The two boxes
How we work this out
Both boxes are worked out the same way: today's card prices, selling costs taken off, and simulated boxes to see how often one loses money. Read the full method