While the quest for The One Ring may be over, Sig doesn’t believe that means a death knell is merited for Tales of Middle Earth collector boosters just yet.

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Tales of Middle Earth is not Standard-legal, but its power level is low like that of a Core Set. With that in mind, how much should draft booster boxes cost?

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Do you know the odds of opening the serialized 001/001 The One Ring? They’re quite long, so is the gamble itself why the ring tempts Sig so much?

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Sig shares pet cards he uses to add a personal touch to Commander games. They don’t increase his win rate, but they make games with friends more entertaining.

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Standard bannings are exciting for two reasons: an improved gameplay experience and a shakeup of the Standard market. Sig examines the latter this week.

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This week, Sig looks at the rapidly proliferating Secret Lair cards that Wizards of the Coast has printed. You may be surprised by how many already exist!

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This week Sig talks about gameplay improvements he's made in March of the Machine Limited. What changes to his approach allowed him to start winning more?

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This week Sig examines the impact of the new Standard rotation schedule on booster box prices. He is optimistic recent upward price trends may continue.

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It appears serialized cards are here to stay, and every time Sig opens social media, he sees more of them. This week he explores the future of these novelties.

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Sig remains a net seller, and this week he considers selling some cards at a loss. Selling at a loss isn't always bad if the reasons for doing so are sound.

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Magic is constantly reinventing itself—it's Sig's favorite characteristic of the game. This week he shares his beginner's mindset in exploring new avenues.

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Sig shares his naive investigation of the Magic original art market as someone with no experience, highlighting stumbling blocks as he learned about this area.

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While Sig sold his Alpha cards shortly after Magic 30 Las Vegas, he's continued monitoring pricing trends. Lately, a few eBay auctions have piqued his interest.

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"Everything is bigger in Texas." Sig's Spring Break family vacation offered new inspiration for this week's article: a look at valuable oversized cards.

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Sig has fond memories of playing Magic as a kid. One of them is his perspective on nonbasics, AKA "weird lands." This week he shares some of his favorites.

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Sig isn't sure he could ever leave Magic altogether, even though he does respect those who do. This week he shares five reasons why he remains engaged.

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Last weekend, a friend declared that he sold out of Magic. Sig's first reaction was...envy!? He explores five reasons selling out of Magic can be net positive.

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Sig went viral on Twitter! Okay, maybe that's hyperbole, but why did his recent tweet comparing prices of Revised and Magic 30 Tundra get people talking?

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Sig is a fan of nostalgic Magic, so it's no wonder recent rumblings about PreDH, Commander before 2011, have caught his eye. This week Sig explores this concept.

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Dual Lands are back in style. This week Sig shares his history with the coveted cards and provides the reasons he thinks these are once again a good buy.

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