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Exploring Magic Memorabilia
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 27th, 2020
When people discuss Magic finance, our minds immediately go towards the cards. They are...MTGO: Modern is On the Horizon!
By Kyle Rusciano on January 23rd, 2020
It's a new year, and that calls for an MTGO market check-in! Kyle examines...QS Insider Cast – Theros: Beyond Death, Modern Bannings, and More!
By Christopher O'Berry on January 21st, 2020
Welcome back to the QS Cast! Chris O’Berry and Sam Lowe discuss Theros: Beyond...How to Reduce Risk of Receiving Counterfeits
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 20th, 2020
Enough warning can never be given when it comes to counterfeits--they will always be...Insider- MTG Business Models (Part 1)
By David Schumann on January 16th, 2020
David analyzes the LGS business model, and explains the golden rule that every singles...Emerging Pioneer Staples
By Adam Yurchick on January 15th, 2020
The Pioneer metagame is on the move, and Adam has a report on what...Old School: Cautious Optimism for 2020
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 13th, 2020
2019 has been a tough year to be holding Old School cards, to put...Time Walk: Is This the New Era of MTG Finance? (2018)
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 6th, 2020
Sigmund is out for the week! In the meantime, please enjoy this unlocked Insider...QS Insider Cast: Beyond Death and the New Year
By Christopher O'Berry on January 3rd, 2020
Welcome back to the QS Cast! Join Chris Martin, Chris O’Berry, and Sam Lowe...Pioneer and Other Trends Heading Into 2020
By Adam Yurchick on January 2nd, 2020
A changing Pioneer metagame, new Modern developments, and Theros Beyond Death spoilers all make...NEWS
Exploring Magic Memorabilia
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 27th, 2020
When people discuss Magic finance, our minds immediately go towards the cards. They are the game pieces, after all, so the game can't exist without them. However through Magic's 27 year history, there are...MTGO: Modern is On the Horizon!
By Kyle Rusciano on January 23rd, 2020
It's a new year, and that calls for an MTGO market check-in! Kyle examines the MTGO Modern market in a post-Mox Opal world, and what cards you'll want to keep your eye on in...QS Insider Cast – Theros: Beyond Death, Modern Bannings, and More!
By Christopher O'Berry on January 21st, 2020
Welcome back to the QS Cast! Chris O’Berry and Sam Lowe discuss Theros: Beyond Death, recent Modern Bannings, Promo Pack reprints, and the Pioneer road ahead. This cast was originally broadcasted live to Insiders in...How to Reduce Risk of Receiving Counterfeits
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 20th, 2020
Enough warning can never be given when it comes to counterfeits--they will always be a risk to Magic economy's health. By being more savvy when shopping for high-end cards, and avoiding certain traps, one...Insider- MTG Business Models (Part 1)
By David Schumann on January 16th, 2020
David analyzes the LGS business model, and explains the golden rule that every singles dealer should follow.Emerging Pioneer Staples
By Adam Yurchick on January 15th, 2020
The Pioneer metagame is on the move, and Adam has a report on what new cards have emerged and are on the rise.Old School: Cautious Optimism for 2020
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 13th, 2020
2019 has been a tough year to be holding Old School cards, to put it mildly. As prices equilibrate, Sig is slowly making new acquisitions for his collection. Will this be a brighter year...Time Walk: Is This the New Era of MTG Finance? (2018)
By Sigmund Ausfresser on January 6th, 2020
Sigmund is out for the week! In the meantime, please enjoy this unlocked Insider article from 2018 regarding Springtime Reserved List buyouts.QS Insider Cast: Beyond Death and the New Year
By Christopher O'Berry on January 3rd, 2020
Welcome back to the QS Cast! Join Chris Martin, Chris O’Berry, and Sam Lowe as they close out the year and look ahead to Theros: Beyond Death. This cast was originally broadcasted live to...Pioneer and Other Trends Heading Into 2020
By Adam Yurchick on January 2nd, 2020
A changing Pioneer metagame, new Modern developments, and Theros Beyond Death spoilers all make for an exciting time in Magic finance heading into 2020.Store Trends of 2019
By David Schumann on January 2nd, 2020
David follows up on his previous article, highlighting more lessons learned in 2019. This time, he shows off why it's important to organize your sales data and what you can learn from it.Facing Reality: A 2019 Look Back
By Sigmund Ausfresser on December 30th, 2019
At the start of 2019, Sig made three predictions for what the year may bring in MTG finance. Twelve months later, he reflects back on these predictions. The results may surprise you; with greater...A Guide to Renting on MTGO: Part III
By Kyle Rusciano on December 26th, 2019
Part III is here! Kyle goes beyond the basics and explores a few more "advanced" applications of renting, strategies useful to both investors and players alike.A Homage to the Tournament Illegal
By Sigmund Ausfresser on December 23rd, 2019
Tournament Magic will always have its place. But when it comes to game play hours, kitchen table Magic dwarfs the tournament scene. This explains why so many non-tournament legal cards are valuable. This week...Anxieties About Unscheduled Bannings
By Sam Lowe on December 18th, 2019
Bans! Sam is less than thrilled with WotC's new approach to the Banned and Restricted announcements!