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How To Decide When To Sell for a Loss

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

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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Personal Reflection: Fading Interest

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Sig is feeling a bit apathetic towards Magic to begin 2023; inspiration is running low. Don't fret, though, as he's been through this cycle many times before.

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It’s a Buyers’ Market Out There

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Sig reviews data indicating that we're now in a buyers' market. What is on his radar, and what cards should you be looking out for?

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Sig’s Top Three MTG Priorities for 2022

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Sig sets out his top three priorities for Magic in 2022 and how he's holding himself accountable. What are your Magic-related resolutions for the year?

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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 #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 #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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Preparing for the December 6th Announcement

Kyle Rusciano — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:37:50 +0000

Welcome back, folks. It's been a while since I last wrote an article, in large part because I've been unwilling to make any financial moves on MTGO before reading the December 6th announcement about competitive play on Arena. What is announced there could have major ramifications for investing on MTGO, and so I've been very […]

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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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Bull, Bear, or Somewhere in Between?

Christopher Martin — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:37:25 +0000

For investors, the majority of the last 18 months has been a magical ride. Picking stocks on Wall Street in 2017 was easier than picking ripe avocados at the supermarket, and economic optimism was as high as I have ever seen in my lifetime. There was growth across nearly every sector and the major Wall […]

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Unlocked: ABUGames’s Aggressive Store Credit Move

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:00:31 +0000

Just one week after writing about dropping buylists, Sig noticed another drastic move at ABUGames. He explains the scenario and thinks through the implications of such a move.

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Unlocked: The Market Forces at Play

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:43:58 +0000

On older cards, Sig has observed how a single vendor's actions can be the catalyst for price shifts. Today he looks at the recent history and makes predictions for corrections to come.

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Unlocked: MTG Finance on a Budget

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:34:28 +0000

Not everyone has the bankroll to engage in transactions with duals and Power. Today Sig considers some specific strategies for grinding value while on a budget.

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Unlocked: Yet Another Under-Appreciated Set on the Rise

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:39:16 +0000

In the past Sig has watched under-appreciated sets closely, and it has paid dividends. Today he wants to flag the latest set with rising prices no one is talking about: Fourth Edition.

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Insider: Spikes in Third-Tier Old School Cards

Brian DeMars — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:00:11 +0000

Several months ago Brian laid out a scheme for classifying Old School cards by tier of playability. Today he discusses the price movement we're starting to see in the third tier.

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Insider: Savvy Shopping for Old School Cards

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:15:23 +0000

Sigmund spends a lot of time shopping around for deals on Old School cards. This week he shares his strategies for buying key collectibles while trying not to break the bank.

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Insider: Investing in a Long-Forgotten Set

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:00:53 +0000

Over the past couple months, various cards from a certain set have been quietly hitting all-time highs while no one was watching. Sig investigates.

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Insider: Getting Down to Specifics

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:00:17 +0000

In both stocks and Magic, Sig usually prefers the big-picture approach. This week he zeros in on the details, identifying specific cards he has eyes on for profits.

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Insider: Why You Should Be Investing in Old School

Brian DeMars — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:40:59 +0000

Brian keeps hammering on the Old School drum, but for good reason. He explains why he thinks the format is priced to grow and where he'd look to invest.

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