Derek talks about the effect Dragon's lukewarm reception will have on prices and commiserates on the general lack of standout rares.

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Derek takes a look at the remainder of Dragons of Tarkir's mythics, and isn't terribly excited about what he's found.

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Derek takes a look at the announcements from the PAX convention and the first wave of spoilers from Dragons of Tarkir.

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With much of the Magic markets in a calm period, Derek looks to Dragons of Tarkir for inspiration.

The post Insider: Speculating on Dragons of Tarkir first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Derek introduces the concept of the Compost Box and digs through a box of bets to see which have panned out and which haven't.

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Derek talks about why now is the time to sell, and why waiting will cost you money.

The post Insider: Time to Think About Selling Out first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Derek recaps the results of his Fate Reforged box opening project and points out some potential winners from the lukewarm Modern metagame being established this last weekend at Pro Tour Fate Reforged.

The post Insider: Cracking Boxes and Pro Tour Fate Reforged Insights first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Derek covers a variety of topics straight from the trade floors of SCG Indianapolis, including the disturbing appearance of fake dual lands on the trade floor.

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Derek shares some ideas for cards may get caught in the wake of Grave-Troll's unbanning as well as a few cards he's found to work well with Modern graveyard strategies from his own brewing experience.

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Derek shares his calculations on whether or not it's worth it to open sealed booster boxes of Fate Reforged.

The post Insider: Intentional Savagery – The Subtle Art of Cracking Boxes first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Derek takes a look at the cards in and around Fate Reforged that will have the most room for growth after the set is released.

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This week Derek evaluates the challenges of spoiler seasons and offers some advice on how you can be a responsible speculator.

The post Insider: The Impossible Science of Evaluating Cards in a Vacuum – How to Have a Responsible Spoiler Season first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Derek recaps some of the most significant changes to Magic in 2014, with an eye on what's to come in 2015.

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Derek shares his recent experience vending at a 72 person PTQ.

The post Insider: Confessions of a PTQ Booth-Babe, or The Truth About Vending at Low Turnout PTQs first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Derek applies lessons learned in a decade of retail experience to Magic finance.

The post Insider: Merchandising Your Collection – Applying Retail Principles to Your Binder and Store first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Derek explains how and why you should be using Pucatrade to round out your MTG Finance experience.

The post Insider: You Should Be On Pucatrade – An Introduction to Maximizing This Trade Outlet first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

With the likely banning of Treasure Cruise, where should we be looking in Modern for profit opportunities? This week Derek examines which cards are likely to see a resurgence.

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Foil cards present a great opportunity to protect and grow your Magic investments. But how do you choose?

The post Insider: Dem Holo Cards – How to Properly Invest in Foils first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

This week Derek prognosticates Magic's final days.

The post Inside: Götterdämmerung – The Story of Magic’s End Times first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

There seems to be a lot of cheating going on lately. Maybe even more than you think.

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