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There still are lots of classic boxes of "normal" pieces:

It’s even better now than it was, since now you can get those basic bricks from IKEA for cheap: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bygglek-201-piece-lego-r-brick-...

That's not cheap. Ebay bulk buys are cheap. And they come with the free surprise factor too. Why not recycle?