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The Case Against Power

David Schumann — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:00:20 +0000

Today's article subject spawned from a discussion that began in the QS Discord chat. One of our members was contemplating stepping away from the game for a while and wanted to know the best place to park his money and/or what to trade into. As expected, a lot of people immediately jumped to Power. The general […]

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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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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: Scalping Spikes for Easy Profits

Adam Yurchick — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:49:55 +0000

Cards spiking creates opportunity to quickly flip cards for a profit, and today Adam explains how he does it.

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Daily Stock Watch – Hall of the Bandit Lord

Jamie Robertson San Juan — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 18:57:33 +0000

Rob loves this legendary land from Kamigawa. See more about it here!

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Insider: Las Vegas Is a Great Place for MTG Finance

Douglas Johnson — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:30:14 +0000

DJ breaks down some of the top selling and buying experiences he had at 2017's GP Vegas.

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Insider: An Eternal Look at Eldritch Moon (Mythics and Rares)

David Schumann — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:15:00 +0000

With Eldritch Moon almost on the shelves, David turns to examine its impact in eternal formats. These are the cards to watch for Modern, Legacy and Vintage.

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EMN Spoiler – The Meld Mechanic- Brisela and Hanweir

Chaz V — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:25:47 +0000

A new flip mechanic has been revealed, and it's something else. Chaz breaks down the new meld mechanic of Eldritch Moon.

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Unlocked Insider: Can the Market Be Moved?

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:00:34 +0000

Splinter Twin's recent spike has elicited accusations of market manipulation. Corbin Hosler explains why he he believes these claims are misplaced.

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Insider: Do I Leave the Last 10% to the Next Guy?

Corbin Hosler — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 09:00:02 +0000

A recent debate has arisen in the forums about how to time sales of a spiking card. Corbin Hosler lays out his philosophy and the reasoning behind it.

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Jason’s Article: Champions of Avacyn

Jason Alt — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 09:00:07 +0000

Jason Alt compares Theros to several embattled sets of yore, and explains why he diverges from mainstream opinion on shocklands.

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Insider: Speculating 201

David Schumann — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:00:29 +0000

Today David Schumann returns to some speculation basics, explaining the profit-to-effort ratio and reasons why cards may appreciate or depreciate.

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Insider: The Next Modern Spike: Will It Last?

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:00:42 +0000

Corbin Hosler examines the aftermath of the last few prominent Modern spikes, and explains what it means for future Modern speculation.

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Jason’s Archives: Who Likes Modern, GP Wrap-Up & Something Worthwhile Actually Found on Reddit

Jason Alt — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:00:08 +0000

Jason Alt guides us through his usual whirlwind of dry observations, impassioned opinions and old-fashioned reporting. Read on to hear about this week in Magic.

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