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About Author: Matthew Lewis

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Matt Lewis currently lives in Ottawa, Canada and is a long time player and PTQ grinder who now speculates and plays exclusively on MTGO. He's always ready to discuss ideas and investment strategies, so drop him a line in the comments, the forums or on modo, username mattlewis.

Posts by Matthew Lewis

  • Matthew Lewis looks at the MTGO market in the wake of <em>Dragon's Maze</em> release events and the change to Constructed prize payouts.

    Insider: MTGO Recent Events

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    May 17, 2013     2 Comments
    Matthew Lewis looks at the MTGO market in the wake of Dragon's Maze release events and the change to Constructed prize payouts.
  • The surest bets for profit on MTGO are long-term specs based on the basic principles of the market. But today Matthew Lewis explains how a short-term strategy can also bear fruit if you put in the requisite time and analysis.

    Insider: Short-Term Trading on MTGO

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    May 10, 2013     23 Comments
    The surest bets for profit on MTGO are long-term specs based on the basic principles of the market. But today Matthew Lewis explains how a short-term strategy can also bear fruit if you put in the requisite time and analysis.
  • Transitions to a new client have traditionally been a tumultuous time for the MTGO market. Matthew Lewis examines how the upcoming move to the new beta might affect prices.

    Insider: The Wide Beta Spotlight

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    May 3, 2013     5 Comments
    Transitions to a new client have traditionally been a tumultuous time for the MTGO market. Matthew Lewis examines how the upcoming move to the new beta might affect prices.
  • Gearing up for <em>Dragon's Maze</em> prerelease events on MTGO, Matthew Lewis describes which cards are worthy of attention from speculators.

    Insider: Initial Look at Dragon’s Maze

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    April 26, 2013     6 Comments
    Gearing up for Dragon's Maze prerelease events on MTGO, Matthew Lewis describes which cards are worthy of attention from speculators.
  • Matthew Lewis explains how the concept of cognitive bias applies to the MTGO market and how it enables savvy speculators to profit.

    Insider: Why Does Speculating on MTGO Work?

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    April 19, 2013     0 Comments
    Matthew Lewis explains how the concept of cognitive bias applies to the MTGO market and how it enables savvy speculators to profit.
  • Matthew Lewis revisits the MTGO-to-Paper metric, and explains how it should inform your buying and selling right now.

    Insider: MTGO Market Report for April 12th

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    April 12, 2013     12 Comments
    Matthew Lewis revisits the MTGO-to-Paper metric, and explains how it should inform your buying and selling right now.
  • Matthew Lewis outlines his MTGO strategy for the next three months, drawing attention to several unanswered questions that will be especially worth keeping an eye on.

    Insider: Three Months of Magic and MTGO

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    April 5, 2013     18 Comments
    Matthew Lewis outlines his MTGO strategy for the next three months, drawing attention to several unanswered questions that will be especially worth keeping an eye on.
  • Matthew Lewis discusses when to sell an investment you've made on MTGO, based on overarching price cycles and other factors.

    Insider: When to Sell on MTGO

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    March 29, 2013     14 Comments
    Matthew Lewis discusses when to sell an investment you've made on MTGO, based on overarching price cycles and other factors.
  • Between now and the release of <em>Dragon's Maze</em>, speculation opportunities may be sparse on MTGO. Matthew Lewis suggests looking to boosters in the meantime.

    Insider: Looking Out to Dragon’s Maze

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    March 22, 2013     36 Comments
    Between now and the release of Dragon's Maze, speculation opportunities may be sparse on MTGO. Matthew Lewis suggests looking to boosters in the meantime.
  • Matthew Lewis provides a general update of the MTGO market, from the Paper-to-MTGO ratio to the rebound in prices of the ZEN fetchlands.

    Insider: MTGO Grab Bag

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    March 15, 2013     10 Comments
    Matthew Lewis provides a general update of the MTGO market, from the Paper-to-MTGO ratio to the rebound in prices of the ZEN fetchlands.
  • Matthew Lewis examines the price behavior of Zendikar block staples in the wake of the extra supply from ZZW queues, and asks where they are headed.

    Insider: Impacts of ZZW Queues

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    March 8, 2013     0 Comments
    Matthew Lewis examines the price behavior of Zendikar block staples in the wake of the extra supply from ZZW queues, and asks where they are headed.
  • Matthew Lewis looks over each <em>Gatecrash</em> mythic in turn and evaluates its potential for gains at current prices.

    Insider: Finding Value in Gatecrash

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    March 1, 2013     5 Comments
    Matthew Lewis looks over each Gatecrash mythic in turn and evaluates its potential for gains at current prices.
  • Matthew Lewis examines some of the traps in online speculating that are easy to fall into, and how to avoid them. An important article for anyone serious about profiting on MTGO.

    Insider: Avoiding Losses on MTGO

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    February 22, 2013     4 Comments
    Matthew Lewis examines some of the traps in online speculating that are easy to fall into, and how to avoid them. An important article for anyone serious about profiting on MTGO.
  • Matthew Lewis checks in with the MTGO-to-Paper metric to see where set prices are trending and to prepare for the next opportunity.

    Insider: MTGO Market Report

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    February 15, 2013     9 Comments
    Matthew Lewis checks in with the MTGO-to-Paper metric to see where set prices are trending and to prepare for the next opportunity.
  • Wizards dropped a bombshell this week with their announcement about higher redemption fees. Matthew Lewis walks you through the precise implications this change has for the MTGO speculator.

    Insider: Changes to Redemption

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    February 8, 2013     8 Comments
    Wizards dropped a bombshell this week with their announcement about higher redemption fees. Matthew Lewis walks you through the precise implications this change has for the MTGO speculator.
  • Cube is back paying out ZZW and Wizards has announced the imminent release of more shocklands in <em>Dragon's Maze</em>. Matthew Lewis explains what all this means for MTGO prices.

    Insider: MTGO Current Events

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    February 1, 2013     3 Comments
    Cube is back paying out ZZW and Wizards has announced the imminent release of more shocklands in Dragon's Maze. Matthew Lewis explains what all this means for MTGO prices.
  • Brewers can impact markets even when their pet deck does not revolutionize the metagame. Matthew Lewis describes why and examines some potential speculation targets.

    Insider: Clues to Gatecrash Standard

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    January 25, 2013     6 Comments
    Brewers can impact markets even when their pet deck does not revolutionize the metagame. Matthew Lewis describes why and examines some potential speculation targets.
  • Matthew Lewis outlines a method for squeezing out a little extra value from those last couple tickets you have lying around.

    Inside: Hunting for Value on MTGO

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    January 18, 2013     7 Comments
    Matthew Lewis outlines a method for squeezing out a little extra value from those last couple tickets you have lying around.
  • Matthew Lewis examines the price behavior of dual lands from past years, and offers a detailed analysis of how the pattern will apply to shocklands this year.

    Insider: What to Expect from Shocklands

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    January 11, 2013     7 Comments
    Matthew Lewis examines the price behavior of dual lands from past years, and offers a detailed analysis of how the pattern will apply to shocklands this year.
  • Matthew Lewis outlines his thoughts on the next couple months of MTGO speculation, discussing what cards to sell and buy and when to make your move.

    Insider: The Months Ahead

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    January 4, 2013     0 Comments
    Matthew Lewis outlines his thoughts on the next couple months of MTGO speculation, discussing what cards to sell and buy and when to make your move.
  • Finding himself in a reflective mood this week, Matthew Lewis considers the ways in which he can improve as a speculator and offers up a few resolutions for the new year.

    Insider: New Year’s Resolutions

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    December 28, 2012     6 Comments
    Finding himself in a reflective mood this week, Matthew Lewis considers the ways in which he can improve as a speculator and offers up a few resolutions for the new year.
  • Which cards may be undervalued right now by the MTGO market? Matthew Lewis analyzes results from Block Constructed to see what may be ripe for gains.

    Insider: Flying Under the Radar

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    December 21, 2012     7 Comments
    Which cards may be undervalued right now by the MTGO market? Matthew Lewis analyzes results from Block Constructed to see what may be ripe for gains.
  • Matthew Lewis checks in on the recent market trends on MTGO, and analyzes Return to Ravnica specifically.

    Insider: Timing the Market

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    December 14, 2012     10 Comments
    Matthew Lewis checks in on the recent market trends on MTGO, and analyzes Return to Ravnica specifically.
  • The approaching Holiday Cube is set to inject <em>Urza's</em> and <em>Masques</em> block boosters into the MTGO market. Matthew Lewis discusses the resulting financial opportunities.

    Insider: Holiday Cube on MTGO

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    December 7, 2012     1 Comments
    The approaching Holiday Cube is set to inject Urza's and Masques block boosters into the MTGO market. Matthew Lewis discusses the resulting financial opportunities.
  • Matthew checks in on the MTGO market to see how the prices for complete sets have changed recently and what they indicate for future speculations.

    Insider: MTGO Market Report

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    November 30, 2012     10 Comments
    Matthew checks in on the MTGO market to see how the prices for complete sets have changed recently and what they indicate for future speculations.
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