The article discusses the controversy surrounding the legibility of the borderless poster artwork from the Lord of the Rings Special Edition release, as well as the significant price increases for these cards. The cards, while visually appealing, are difficult to read, making them unpopular among some players. However, despite the legibility issues, the artwork has gained a significant number of admirers, leading to skyrocketing prices for many of the cards.
The article also highlights the price increases for specific cards, such as Radagast, the Brown, Glamdring, Storm of Saruman, and Tom Bombadil, with foil versions of these cards experiencing the most aggressive price increases. Sauron, the Dark Lord, in particular, has seen a staggering increase in price, with nonfoil variants costing between $80-90 and foil variants costing over $100.
However, not all borderless poster cards have experienced significant price increases, with some, such as Gandalf, the White and Witch-King of Angmar, seeing minimal changes in price. The One Ring remains the most expensive card, with nonfoil variants selling for between $120 and $140, and foil versions selling for between $220 and $230.
The scarcity of these cards, which can only be found in Special Edition Collector Booster packs, is cited as a reason for the price spikes. Overall, fans of these cards may need to pay a premium to purchase them due to their popularity and limited availability.
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