Hey mate 😄
I think you are doing great!
Have fun on your way through the Splinterlands.
Here are a few little tips:
Shopping is best done through "external" sites (the links at the top of the marketplace page).
I buy through https://monstermarket.io , there I get 60% of the fees back on HIVE Engine.
This is definitely worth it over time. 😁
Otherwise, maybe try to buy Summoner cards first.
The monster cards on higher levels only bring you something if you have summoners on a corresponding level.
Therefore, it is not always worth combining the cards.
Hey thanks for the tips!! I will get some Summoner cards as I've seen the rewards are much greater when using your own. I will definitely look into those markets