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Owning Magic History on the Cheap

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Do you want to own a card from one of Magic's oldest, most valuable sets, without spending an arm and a leg? Sig shares where to find the cheapest options.

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A Resurgence in the Alpha Market

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:11 +0000

Nine years ago, Sig wrote his first article describing the collectibility of Alpha rares. At the time, he had no idea just how much the Alpha market could explode. This week, he revisits the topic, updating his view on the set and sharing tips on where to buy.

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Staying Productive with Magic During this Pandemic

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:00:32 +0000

For many, there's a lot less to do nowadays thanks to COVID-19. Luckily, Magic is an excellent way to stay distracted. This week Sig shares three ways he has tapped into Magic to grind a little value and pass excess time more productively.

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On the Hunt for Deals

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:57:56 +0000

While it's true the Old School market has been particularly soft this season, some vendors have overdone their price cutting. The result: many deals are out there on major retailer sites...if you know where to look and can catch a restock.

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MTG Metagame Finance #25

Edward Eng — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 17:44:01 +0000

The holidays are in full swing and the new year is right around the corner. And as some of you may know, the stock market has been a bit shaky in the last month or so. But it seems Magic is still doing pretty well during this slightly volatile time. I think a good portion […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #23 (Free Giveaway #2!)

Edward Eng — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:16 +0000

Ultimate Masters has hit the market and there’s already been a lot of movement. The prices of the reprints dropped as they usually do when a set first hits the market. But it seems like the prices have started to rebound a lot quicker this time around. There’s a slight possibility they could drop again […]

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MTG Questions: What’s an Easy Way to Sell Bulk?

Edward Eng — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:42 +0000

This is the first article from my new series, MTG Questions. You might be familiar with the Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em series (rebranded as MTG Metagame Finance), which takes a tournament-oriented perspective. I decided to start this series to focus on more general aspects of MTG finance. The two series will work together, as when […]

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #20

Edward Eng — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:15:32 +0000

Many people have been saying there’s been a little less movement regarding Magic finance during the past few weeks or months. Some people are saying there’s a slowdown. Others are saying it’s normal because the holidays are around the corner and players have less money to spend on Magic cards. Regardless, Magic continues to move […]

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Unlocked: Can Magic Investing Scale?

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:30:45 +0000

A recent debate on the Insider Discord got Sig thinking about the scalability of Magic. Can Magic be an investment vehicle for the rich and famous?

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Insider: Looking Domestically for Arbitrage

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:00:34 +0000

Domestic arbitrage gets less press, but opportunities are available if you know where to look—the more obscure the card, the better. Sig looks at some that may be overlooked.

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Insider: My Pessimistic Take on Pro Tour Kaladesh

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:23:38 +0000

At first glance, speculators appeared to profit on breakout cards from Pro Tour Kaladesh. A deeper look, focusing on more realistic scenarios, reveals a different picture.

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Hitting the Wall: How to Renew Deckbuilding Inspiration

Carlos Gutierrez — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:05:06 +0000

Everyone gets Deckbuilder's Block sometimes, regardless of what formats you play. In this article, we discuss some ways to force yourself to start thinking laterally, look at things differently, and, hopefully, figure out where you want your deck to go.

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Happy Holidays from QS!

Kelly Reid — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:33:52 +0000

Her'es a quick biography of some of our writers, along with their favorite articles from 2011! Our Insider subscribers received postcards with custom art done by MTG artist rk post, as shown in the title image of this post! Check out each writer's favorite articles below! Carl Szalich Carl Szalich Originally educated as a computer […]

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Reap What You …Lace?

Carlos Gutierrez — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:11:36 +0000

Fire up your Magic card finder off choice. Look up Reap and Deathlace. Whether you're intrigued or terrified, you need to see what Carlos has cooked up for a Commander deck!

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