The Reserved List isn't going anywhere. Could Wizards modify the list so they can have their cake and eat it too? Paul shares his thoughts on the subject.

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Joe aka "Beardy" examines how modern Commander decks have evolved into stale slabs of staples. But as a longtime EDH player, can he really give it up for good?

The post I’ve Stopped Playing Commander, and So Should You first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Joe aka "Beardy" examines the critical timing in a Commander game when one player takes a big lead. If the table unites against you, can you still win?

The post How to Win When the Table Unites Against One Player… You! first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Which Double Masters 2022 rares are worth speculating on? David S. assesses the trajectories of previous Masters reprints to draft a juicy list of potentials.

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With the strengthening US dollar, Sig sees more arbitrage opportunities ahead. He shares some sites that should be on your radar when shopping overseas.

The post Currency Swings and Arbitrage first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Sig shares some cards he has come across over the years that are signed by someone other than the original artist. How do they affect the value of the cards?

The post Unusual and Uncommon Signatures first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Francesco explores flavor text citations that flesh out black's ghastly character within Magic's color pie.

The post Real-World Flavor: Black’s Philosophy in Citations first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

After receiving a Twitter question about Collectors' Edition, Sig shares his most recent take on the set.

The post Are Collectors’ Edition Prices Stable? first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

The value of Revised is deeper than Dual Lands and Wheel of Fortune. This week Sig explores the depths of financial value within this underappreciated set.

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Art is an essential part of Magic: The Gathering. This week Paul looks at the history and collectability of Magic's original artwork.

The post Insider: Collecting Magic: The Gathering Original Art first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Sometimes uncommons go from bulk to a dollar. David investigates.

The post Insider – Uncommon Report #1 – Kaladesh Block first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Paul examines the value of silver-bordered cards, with a focus on the collectability and fun factor of the Un-sets.

The post Un-Covering the History of Silver-Border Cards and Their Value first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

With in-store play coming back all across the country, Kai examines the importance of Judge Promos, and why they are likely to gain newfound interest soon.

The post Judge Promos: Judge for Yourself. first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Strixhaven spoiler season is here and the Quiet Speculation team is hyped! Joe takes a look at the highlights from each day of spoilers and helps you prepare for release day.

The post Strixhaven: Spoilers and More! first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Sig has been very active with ABUGames trade credit arbitrage lately. The once-defunct strategy has become live once again thanks to some recent market trends. This week Sig shares his secrets--with some time and patience, anyone can leverage this same approach to make MTG cheaper.

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In June 2013, WoTC released the first of the paper "Masters" sets, simply called Modern Masters. David examines the line of Masters sets, and the effects of a yearly reprint set on the game at large.

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The unthinkable has happened: MagicFests for all of 2020 have been cancelled. When Sig predicted this possibility 3 months ago, he didn't seriously think it would happen. He's dusting off that article and updating his predictions for Commander card prices going forward.

The post The Impact of No MagicFests in 2020 first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

You may be tempted to walk away from Magic finance during this time of uncertainty. Sig doesn't think that's the ideal strategy. This week he shares creative ways he's engaging in this soft market in order to refresh his collection and maintain liquidity.

The post Continue to Buy and Sell Despite a Soft Market first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Ice Age isn't exactly known for its endless value. Just because there are no $100 cards in the set doesn't mean its terrible to pick through. This week Sig shares his appreciation for Ice Age and highlights why its bulk may be worth more than it seems.

The post A Deep Dive into Ice Age first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David does a cross-store comparison of retail prices for three formats to see where the best trade-in values lie.

The post A Look at Retail Prices by Format first appeared on Quiet Speculation.