by ras2124
Your situation is not the same for two reasons. First you have the powers for the old monsters and you didn't have to rebuy content to get them so you already have the primary content. Second Iello can't sale the monsters you are missing so you are limited to the second hand market regardless.On the other hand Iello could EASILY release the content that 1st edition owners need. We know that they distribution is no problem because the are releasing monster packs that are exactly the same, not to mention the art and cards are already ready to go.
So we are in agreement that it would be nice if they released them, and as I just discussed it would be trivial for them to do so. It is clear that not releasing these packs makes them more money and is objectively worse for the consumers, particularly 1st edition owners. So why do people keep acting like Iello is looking out for their customers? Upgrade kit are a very common practice in gaming, especially when the changes are so small so let's not act like they aren't. It is no conspiracy, just Iello screwing over their customers.