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Stop and Sell Something Already

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:43 +0000

As many once-forgotten cards skyrocket in price, now could be a great time to consider selling. But Sig doesn't recommend selling just anything. This week he shares guidelines on how to approach this volatile, sellers' market.

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Stocks vs. Magic Card Investing (Part 3: Short Selling)

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:19 +0000

In the third installment of this series, Sig discusses the advanced trading options available to stock market investors, which are absent from the Magic market. Short selling in particular is a commonly used strategy on Wall Street that Magic players can't leverage...or can they?

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Time Walk: Is This the New Era of MTG Finance? (2018)

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:00:43 +0000

Sigmund is out for the week! In the meantime, please enjoy this unlocked Insider article from 2018 regarding Springtime Reserved List buyouts.

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Ravnica Allegiance: Spoilers, Facts, Specs & More

Edward Eng — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000

The sequel to Guilds of Ravnica and the 80th expansion set in Magic: The Gathering's history is due to release on January 25, 2019. Here's what we know about Ravnica Allegiance (RNA) so far, including any cards in the spoiler, the guilds represented, and cards to speculate on before the full spoiler is released. The Guilds […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #26

Edward Eng — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:43 +0000

Eddie takes a look at some cards to pick up during the winter lull, and prepares us for more Ravnica Allegiance spoiler speculation.

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MTG Metagame Finance #24

Edward Eng — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:05:52 +0000

Ultimate Masters is still in full bounce back mode, and the last World Magic Cup has come to a finish. Plus, some sweet Ravnica Allegiance spoilers have hit the market so there’s gonna be a nice mix of things to talk about again in this piece. Owing to the spoilers, this might be a little […]

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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 Arena Has Been Framed! Who Is the Real MTGO Killer?

Kyle Rusciano — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:44 +0000

Magic Online has a problem. A card value problem. In a recent Channel Fireball article, Florian Koch showed just how much card prices have fallen over the past few years: That's right. To own a playset of the cheapest version of every Magic card ever printed on MTGO would have cost you roughly $28,000 in […]

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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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Daily Stock Watch – Vivien Reid

Jamie Robertson San Juan — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:18:51 +0000

Hello, everybody and welcome to a new week of the Daily Stock Watch! Standard cards are starting to move in the wake of new brews with cards from Guild of Ravnica, and we're all but ready to see which deck will be the new Black Red Midrange (arguably the best deck from last season) of […]

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Insider: Rivals from the Commander Viewpoint

David Schumann — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:30:38 +0000

Last week David covered Rivals of Ixalan cards for Vintage and Legacy play. Today he dives into the set's much more numerous contributions to Commander.

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Insider: More Market Manipulation

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:00:52 +0000

The market manipulators are at it again, this time targeting Bazaar of Baghdad. Rather than get upset, Sig considers the practical implications and how we can respond.

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Insider: Hidden Expenses to MTG Finance

Sigmund Ausfresser — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:13:51 +0000

It's easy to forget the costs of MTG finance besides simple card prices, but they can be substantial. Today Sig brings some of these dangerously hidden costs to the foreground.

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Insider: Three Psychological Effects That Can Cause Bad Financial Decisions

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:22:49 +0000

In Magic finance as elsewhere, people tend to fall into psychological traps involving emotions and bias. Sigmund highlights some of these tendencies to help improve your decision making.

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Insider: The Last Ship to Rise?

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:00:42 +0000

Sigmund highlights some movements that have taken place in the prices of high-end staples and discusses what it may mean for the Power 9.

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Tiny Tuesday- Lin Sivvi Life

Ryan Overturf — Tue, 12 May 2015 10:00:02 +0000

Blasts from the past are abound in this Lin Sivvi Life Combo Tiny Leaders build!

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Insider: Top 10 Tiny Leaders

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 07 May 2015 09:00:49 +0000

Mike Lanigan presents a swath of interesting and powerful decks in Tiny Leaders as an introduction to the format. You'll have to be prepared to face these staple generals.

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Insider: Financial Guide to Masters Edition Events on MTGO

Matthew Lewis — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:00:23 +0000

Master's Edition is returning briefly to MTGO for the holiday weekend. Matthew provide all the information you need to get the most value out of these high-profile and rare sets.

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Skullbriar, Innistrad’s Bestest Buddy

Neale Talbot — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:02:05 +0000

Neale lines up a howling good time without laying a finger on a Werewolf. It's new-school Commander all the way!

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