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Reserved Judgement: Some Thoughts on the Reserved List

Paul Comeau — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

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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Newer Options for Shopping Damaged Cards

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Did you know there are other options outside TCGplayer for purchasing damaged cards? Sig shares some recent observations in this space.

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Insider: Speculating on Kalamax, the Stormsire

David Schumann — Fri, 22 May 2020 11:00:30 +0000

David puts Kalamax, the Stormsire under the microscope and gives us the scoop on what cards pair well with it in Commander.

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Old School: Cautious Optimism for 2020

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:00:57 +0000

2019 has been a tough year to be holding Old School cards, to put it mildly. As prices equilibrate, Sig is slowly making new acquisitions for his collection. Will this be a brighter year for card prices? Or will they continue to stagnate? This week, Sig shares his take.

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Three Significant Changes at ABUGames

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:00:26 +0000

The glorious days of ABUGames trade credit arbitrage are over! Or are they? While ABUGames has been making significant changes to their grading system and pricing, there may still be deals out there if you know how to avoid the pitfalls.

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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 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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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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Insider: The Tide Rises Yet Again

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:00:28 +0000

These days every Magic investment is working, whether it's an Alpha common or a Masterpiece. Sig takes a closer look this week and shares his perspective on the trend and potential pitfalls.

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Insider: Commander Value in Hour of Devastation

Jim Casale — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:00:16 +0000

In his first article for Quiet Speculation, Jim Casale covers Commander cards from Hour of Devastation that may end up holding a significant portion of the set's value.

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Insider: Commander Cards in Eternal Masters, Part 1

David Schumann — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:00:32 +0000

David looks at the notable cards from Eternal Masters he expects to impact Commander prices, with an accompanying explanation for each.

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Insider: An Early Look at Dragons of Tarkir

Ryan Overturf — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:00:02 +0000

Ryan is excited for Dragons of Tarkir, and is ready to start talking spoilers. Find out which cards he thinks are hits and which are hype!

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Bad Financial Advice from 1995

Danny Brown — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:42:47 +0000

A history lesson for the Youngs and a time warp for the Olds.

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Insider: The Legacy of Khans of Tarkir

David Schumann — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:00:30 +0000

David Schumann reviews Khans of Tarkir for potential diamonds in the rough for Legacy. Eschewing the obvious contenders, he considers some fringe cards that may make an impact nonetheless.

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Is Khans of Tarkir Supposed to Be a Nostalgia Set or What?

Danny Brown — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:23:06 +0000

So many of these new cards seem to allude to older cards. Check out some of these comparisons.

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Insider: Looking for Staples in Khans of Tarkir Spoilers

Adam Yurchick — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:00:34 +0000

Adam Yurchick covers some Khans spoilers, looking beyond the fetchlands and gold cards towards the single-colored staples that will help define the Standard format for years to come.

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KTK Limited Focus: An Early Look at Raid

Danny Brown — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 10:42:44 +0000

The raid mechanic looks promising for limited play. Here's some early impressions on the Mardu's ability.

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