The Messenger — Loose vs Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new): which is worth more?
The Messenger value — Loose $23 vs Complete (CIB) $24. Complete (CIB) sells for 1.04× Loose (+4%). Prices updated July 2026.
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ConditionSold medianvs Loose
Medians of real sold listings per condition, updated July 2026 — how we compute values.
Loose vs Complete (CIB)
$23→$24
Complete (CIB) sells for 1.04× (+4%) the Loose price — a $1 difference per game.
Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new)
$24→$32
Sealed (new) sells for 1.33× (+33%) the Complete (CIB) price — a $8 difference per game.
Is complete worth it?
Complete (CIB) $24 vs Loose $23 — a $1 premium (+4%). If you're holding the box and manual, completing a loose copy pays when that premium beats what the missing pieces cost you.
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