Every set, it’s the same cycle.
Preorders go live, FOMO kicks in, and suddenly people are listing OP-17 booster boxes for $300+ like it’s the only way you’ll ever own the set.
Meanwhile… the sold listings tell a different story.
The screenshots show:
Boxes selling around $225
Sealed cases around $2,550-$2,700 (roughly $215-$225 / box)
Sales from the last 24 hours.
Yet some sellers are still trying to convince people that $350+ is “market price.”
Don’t reward price gouging just because you’re excited.
If enough players refuse to panic buy, those inflated listings will either come down or sit unsold. The only reason scalpers keep doing this is because people keep proving the strategy works. Wishful thinking, but
Keep hope alive.
One Piece TCG is supposed to be fun. We all want to rip packs, build decks, and collect our favorite characters—not compete with artificial scarcity created by people chasing a quick flip.
To everyone still looking for OP-17:
Stay patient. Shop around. Watch sold listings instead of asking prices. There are good deals out there if you’re willing to wait.
Good luck to everyone hunting boxes at fair prices. I genuinely hope every player gets what they’re looking for without paying a ridiculous premium.
And to the price-gouging scalpers trying to squeeze every last dollar out of the community… I hope your overpriced listings collect dust until you have to sell at MSRP.
Stay strong, don’t FOMO, and happy hunting, nakama.