Problem You rotate more so less packs of say Khans is opened than would have been . But the fetches are legal for longer so demand goes up . Less cards more demand Wildly expensive prices . Wizards sidestepped the issue , cost is a problem they can ' t control so chose to not be involved in any of that . They sell boosters . What happens to the contents after is nothing to do with them . If an unregulated market chooses to inflate prices then they do . and its in the sellers interest for it to be affordable or they won ' t sell . Capitalism at its finest . Is it good ? No its horrible . And destroys the experience for brank new players . But the alternative is selling individuals , which would mean limited , draft and standard their MAIN money earners are played just a fraction of what they currently are .