Can MTG shops open cards early?
Nope, MTG shops gotta wait like the rest of us. They're supposed to follow the official release dates set by Wizards of the Coast. Opening them early could get them in hot water, maybe even risking their ability to sell MTG products in the future. Patience is a virtue, even in the quest for that mythic rare!
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Actually, my local game shop does a midnight release for new sets. Technically, they're opening cards 'early' if you consider it's the very start of the release day. It's all about how they coordinate with the official release schedules. Always a blast!
Def not allowed. Release dates are release dates for a reason.
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