Very disappointing. After reading the other reviews I took a chance. I got a few in nm condition but most were medium to heavy played. Out of the two repacks I bought I got one uncommon and that was in the worst condition of them all. On top of that the factory sealed starter I bought arrived squished. I don't think I will buy from this place again

  -- By S Caringer from californina on February 24, 2011

Out of 2 my packs I have gotten more Alpha(23) = (20C and 3U) cards vs Beta(17) = (11C and 6U). 1st one had more Alpha cards 2nd one had more Beta. Most of my cards are Excellent +. Will give a try again.

  -- By Terentiy S. from El Cajon, CA USA on July 29, 2010

Got my two ordered packs today. Very happy with overall of the cards. Of course, the most of the cards were from Beta (and 12 uncommons from them) but I was happy to have cards like "Feedback" (art by Quinton Hoover, which is my favorite artist) and Raise Dead out in its original glory. None the less, some of them appeared to have been never played, and just directly taken from recently opened boosters! Of course, if you expect cards like "Demonic Tutor" or "Sinkhole", this is not your pack, due they high single-card value.

  -- By Kadai from Chetumal, México on July 02, 2010

First off, congradulations Jim, if you really did just pay only $20 for six loutuses and yourn't making it up. Second, aside from Jim's case, you obviously were smart about it, Troll and Toad. For example, I didn't recieve any banes (ex. dark ritual ). None the less, this still was pretty fun opening this up.

  -- By matt from Conneticut on June 23, 2010

They sent me 6 of some card called black lotus...what a rip, i wanted different cards, not the same one over and over. [admin edit: This is sarcasm people. He is being funny]

  -- By Jim slawson from seattle, WA on March 09, 2010

A very good purchase ,TrollAndToad is the best ! I always order from them and they did not dissapoint me so far. Do not miss to own a piece of Magic history with these rare but affordable lots.

  -- By John Rage from United Kingdom on June 07, 2008

This is a good deal. I got good color diversity and most cards were near-mint.

  -- By Anonymous from Bendigo, Australia on December 23, 2007

I bought 3 sets and received 3 sets of the same cards. Not "some" duplication. All duplication. Still, a Beta is a Beta so I was fairly satisfied.

  -- By Alan Martinsen from Japan on March 06, 2006

I ordered a few of these. I have to say i was very surprised at the condition of these cards. Most of them looked as if they were straight out of the booster pack! The only down side was there was only 8-10 or each color. then i got a few repeats on the tradable pile. All and all i think its a good deal.

  -- By Hammish Stallone from Somewhere, out there on February 09, 2006

This could be a very nice deal, I am just wondering if each and every common in the beta series could be included, dark rituals, disenchants, lightning bolts, etc.

  -- By Alex from Netherlands, Europe on May 11, 2004

It is a nice chance to get some cards from a pretty old set I think.

  -- By Ladislav Loucka from Hulin, Czech republic, Europe on May 11, 2004

The cards were pristine and add style to my decks.

  -- By David Thomason from Oregon on October 10, 2003