a while back i created a thread asking why the cost of these hobby boxes have increased drastically over a short amount of time. At that time I never thought it was inflation, but rather, I assumed it was due to the rookies that you had a chance to get. I have always stayed within $200 or less for a hobby box. a couple years ago, some of my norms were well over $200 and some even in the $300 range. so once they hit the $200, i was out. now i really think it has to do with inflation. yes and no for me. it doesn't affect my buying, cause i still buy the hobby boxes as long as they're in that $200 or less range. but on the other side, the card prices have gone up, pushing the boxes out of that price range im after. so i could also play the yes card.