Sourcing inventory for cheap can be tough
If its a permanent card, they put it onto the battlefield. Sure, its a little hard to predict, but that also makes for better Commander games, in our opinion
What Makes a Card First Edition
"Based on the competitive bidding when Heritage Auctions sold a similar set in November, we expected the interest in this set to be even higher, and our collectors did not disappoint. Offered in its original shrink wrap, the First Edition Base Set Sealed Booster Box broke the previous world record for an auction sale, set when Heritage Auctions sold a similar booster box in November 2020 for $360,000
For 2 mana, you get a 2/1 that flips the top card of your library every upkeep, adds it to your hand, and makes you lose life equal to its mana value