What's the difference between the grabbag and mystery box?

[Darth Terem]

I'm sure this has been asked and answered a dozen times but I can't find it.
What's the difference between the grab bag and the mystery box? Which is better if I just want a somewhat non-generic hilt with a blue blade? (By non-generic I mean not one of the solid color hilts that look like big flashlights)
Thanks in advance!

[Karmack]

The biggest difference is that the grabbag is almost exclusively going to be something in the Initiate/Apprentice lineup, v2, v3 or v4.   The Mystery Box is guaranteed to be worth at least $75, which means if you do get an Initiate or Apprentice it usually has upgrades like windows, premium color, or AV switch (or all three).   And folks have pulled some really nice hilts from MBs, even with sound and/or emerald drivers on the $75 box, though they are rare. 

There's more randomness to the MB, but you also have a chance at something really special.  If you're truly just looking for a random hilt, they're the way to go.

[Malik Thanewulf]

Agreed

[Darth Terem]

It seems like the mystery box is just all around the better option

[chalion]

differences are:

Grab Bag, stunt only, but you can choose the LED color, if desired (for a price) and can elect to NOT have a blade with the order (for reduced cost). But, you can choose the grade of blade if you want it, but not the length.

Mystery Box: Can be anything under the rainbow. Can't choose LED color, but can choose blade length and grade, but cannot opt out of the blade.

Each has their benefits: GB you know you only can get a stunt, but at least you have the option to choose the LED color. The MB has the chance at a better value for the cost. I have not been disappointed with my MB buys. But all of this is up to you. You may decide to do a 3rd option: price out a saber that is low cost but with the setup you want. Yes, it will cost more, but it will leave all the randomness behind.