#4 i wasted about close to $400 on pokemon cards
The easiest way to get basic lands, whether youre a new player or just running out, is to order them in bulk from places like Amazon and eBay where you can get one hundred of each color for about $25
Sealed products never expire, but they can rotate out of the Standard competitive format as new products and sets come out
Massive pile of cards in a cupboard/under your bed I know some players who use this method, I think because it takes no time or effort at all
A notable point is that it does not replace clue discovery, so it is possible to save actions by setting up assets and discovering clues at the same time, and it is also possible to conduct a detour investigation by selecting a low-cost asset such as a magnifying glass in a place with high tent value
But thats when I realized that rats were an okay and viable creature type to build around, and they usually want to be around other rats