As we begin the exciting discussion of UR reprints, I've been mulling something over that I wanted to put forward.
The below only pertains to
non-URTE tokens, URTEs have their own challenges, but I don’t consider them relevant to immediate discussion as the printing schedules for URTEs is set through at least 2020. So let the remainder of this discussion refer to
non-URTEs UR reprints.
Overview of Problem
The topic of reprinting Ultrarares brings a few reasonable player perspectives into direct conflict:
- Newer collectors want access to some of the best tokens ever printed
- Longtime collectors don’t want to see the value of their older UR tokens drop substantially
This conflict primarily exists due to True Dungeon’s “Ultra Rare Value Pack” where any current or prior year ultra rare may be acquired as a purchase bonus for the $250 price tier, and the secondary market which has put around a $95 price point on reselling PyP URs.
Diagnosis
This current system
ensures that any time a valuable token is reprinted its market value immediately goes to ~$95, where it stays for ~2 years, before may begin to appreciate again, if ever.
This system also inhibits secondary market appreciation of older tokens, because many buyers are aware of the potential for reprints and won’t consider buying a non-URTE for more than $200 or so.
Goals and Ideas
I’d like to discuss some ideas that achieve the goal of:
Allow new collectors access to older tokens, without periodically crashing the value of existing collections most valuable tokens.
If you don't agree with this goal, I'd also be curious to hear what you think a good goal of a reprint policy would be.
Idea 1 - UR Only Random Reprints
Tokens could be reprinted, but not available as a Ultra Rare of your choice selection for $250 at all - only as a randomly found token in 10 packs or treasure generators.
Idea 2 - UR Reprints "Cost" Multiple PyP Selections
Reprinted tokens could be set to require 2, or even 3 or 4 UR selections. For example, a reprint of Charm of Brooching could be made that requires three $250 orders worth of PyP selections in order to receive one Charm of Brooching.
Idea 3 - UR Reprints Selections are Limited to One Per 1/2/4/8k Order
:
A reprinted token would still count for only one PyP selection, but buyers would be limited to one reprint selection per 1k/2k/4k/8k order. For example, Charm of Brooching could be reprinted, but no more than 1 could be selected as a UR selection per 2k order.
My Preference
To varying degrees all of these options would increase the amount of older, highly desirable UR tokens while also reducing the chance that their values would drop to ~$95 upon reprinting.
I like Idea 2 the best. It’s direct and flexible, it allows True Dungeon to adjust things easily - e.g. a reprint of Girdle of Hill Giant strength could cost 1 pick, Gloves of Glory 2, and Charm of Brooching 3.
I don’t think Idea 1 would introduce enough new supply to meet the demands of new collectors.
I think Idea 3 is interesting - but might add a bunch of complication and not really solve the problem of values of existing tokens dropping - as even with this restriction there might be enough supply to meet all demand and still crash the prices down to ~$95 for reprinted tokens.
What are your thoughts?
I've put up a poll to solicit votes towards these options, "no change", and some "none of the above" options, feel free to vote there, I'll announce the results once new submissions slow down.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/62XNRZM