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Preparing to Sell at MagicFest Indianapolis
By Sigmund Ausfresser on August 19th, 2019
Sig is planning on attending a Magic Fest next month, where he hopes to...Insider: Lessons Learned From Commander 2019
By Adam Yurchick on August 16th, 2019
Commander 2019 has offered incredible speculation opportunities, and Adam shares how he made the...Dominaria: The Truth about Nostalgia
By Christopher Martin on August 15th, 2019
Chris continues his series on soon-to-rotate sets, this time with Dominaria. Sit back as...Insider: The Value of Inaction
By David Schumann on August 14th, 2019
It's a well-known fact that every speculation target carries an associated risk, and sometimes...Gen Con 2019 Legacy Cube Tournament Report
By Sam Lowe on August 13th, 2019
Join Sam for the lowdown on one of the coolest tournaments ever held: The...Being the Motivated Seller
By Sigmund Ausfresser on August 12th, 2019
Sometimes a quick flip doesn't go exactly as Sig plans. In these cases, he...The Changing Landscape of Foils
By Kyle Rusciano on August 6th, 2019
The way we'll be getting foils from packs will undergo some change with the...Insider: Important Tips on Selling Your Collection
By David Schumann on August 5th, 2019
This week, David takes us through some of the finer points of selling a...The Modern Horizons Pullback
By Sigmund Ausfresser on August 5th, 2019
Recent history has disproved the community hypothesis that Modern Horizons singles had bottomed. Prices...Insider: Speculation Opportunities Besides Recent Releases
By Adam Yurchick on August 2nd, 2019
With so many new set releases to keep track of, there's hardly time to...NEWS
Preparing to Sell at MagicFest Indianapolis
By Sigmund Ausfresser on August 19th, 2019
Sig is planning on attending a Magic Fest next month, where he hopes to sell cards to vendors. But one can't just jump in blindly and expect to maximize value. This week Sig shares...Insider: Lessons Learned From Commander 2019
By Adam Yurchick on August 16th, 2019
Commander 2019 has offered incredible speculation opportunities, and Adam shares how he made the most of them - and the mistakes he made along the way.Dominaria: The Truth about Nostalgia
By Christopher Martin on August 15th, 2019
Chris continues his series on soon-to-rotate sets, this time with Dominaria. Sit back as he takes us on a nostalgia trip to Magic's premier plane and outlines his picks for Commander.Insider: The Value of Inaction
By David Schumann on August 14th, 2019
It's a well-known fact that every speculation target carries an associated risk, and sometimes it's better to hold off on a purchase because of it. David gives his perspective on buying, selling, and how...Gen Con 2019 Legacy Cube Tournament Report
By Sam Lowe on August 13th, 2019
Join Sam for the lowdown on one of the coolest tournaments ever held: The 2019 Gen Con Legacy Cube Championship! Warning: Memes ahead!Being the Motivated Seller
By Sigmund Ausfresser on August 12th, 2019
Sometimes a quick flip doesn't go exactly as Sig plans. In these cases, he follows a strategy to sell these failed specs to maintain liquidity. This week Sig shares his strategies and why he's...The Changing Landscape of Foils
By Kyle Rusciano on August 6th, 2019
The way we'll be getting foils from packs will undergo some change with the introduction of Theme Boosters with Throne of Eldraine. Kyle breaks down the new distribution levels of foils, focusing on how...Insider: Important Tips on Selling Your Collection
By David Schumann on August 5th, 2019
This week, David takes us through some of the finer points of selling a large collection, and what you as a seller should know before approaching a buyer.The Modern Horizons Pullback
By Sigmund Ausfresser on August 5th, 2019
Recent history has disproved the community hypothesis that Modern Horizons singles had bottomed. Prices on all but the most desirable foils have pulled back considerably from recent highs. Sig ponders whether he should hold...Insider: Speculation Opportunities Besides Recent Releases
By Adam Yurchick on August 2nd, 2019
With so many new set releases to keep track of, there's hardly time to look at the rest of the market. Adam shares a few trends that present some alternative spec opportunities.Rotating Cards Part 2: Rivals of Ixalan
By Christopher Martin on August 2nd, 2019
Chris follows up on his article covering Ixalan's best opportunities nearing rotation. This week he shows us the potential in several cards from the second set of the block, Rivals of IxalanInsider: QS Cast #129 – Eldraine, and all the News! [Unlocked]
By Chaz V on July 31st, 2019
Eldraine, Commander 2019, Mythic Champ IV, Historic - and more! ALL the news on this episode!Insider: QS Cast #128 – Core 2020 and MTG Arena Influence [Unlocked]
By Chaz V on July 31st, 2019
Has MTG Arena gained influence on paper Magic? Core 2020 may indicate that. Tune into the QS Cast!The Grinder’s Guide to Tournament Finance
By Sam Lowe on July 30th, 2019
Join Sam on his deep dive to get the best bang for your buck on the tournament floor! A few simple tips make grinding much easier on your wallet.Magic Finance is NOT Magic
By Sigmund Ausfresser on July 29th, 2019
Magic finance and Magic play are two separate hobbies nowadays. They are frequently in tension with each other--an optimal choice in one may be suboptimal in the other. This week Sig reflects on this...