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Five Under-The-Radar Reserved List Cards

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:00:20 +0000

Reserved List buyouts are back, with Ancestral Knowledge disappearing from the internet last weekend. The FOMO is real with this one, and Sig regrets not buying a copy for his collection earlier. This week, he examines other Reserved List cards he may prioritize in light of the buyout.

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Three Rules to Spend Less Time on MTG Finance

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:00:22 +0000

It's easy to get distracted by the constant news and rumors surrounding Magic. Sig shares three simple rules to help you remain focused and avoid sinking excess time into Magic finance.

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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 #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 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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Insider: A Trial Run in Cash Flow

David Schumann — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:15:32 +0000

Following up his article on cash flow analysis, David put his calculations to work in the real world by tracking his sales and purchases for the month of March. He shares the results.

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Insider: A Rare Window of Opportunity

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:54 +0000

The Reserved List spikes have quietly generated a rare opportunity in the high-end market. Sig shares some concrete examples of how to exploit these recent trends.

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Insider: No Offense Taken

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:32:36 +0000

Years ago, Wizards of the Coast printed some arguably offensive cards. It's these cards that seem to transcend the Reserved List – WOTC would be crazy to print these cards again. Is there room to make money on such cards? Sig takes a closer look...

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Insider: The Intelligent Investor (Versus Speculator)

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:00:03 +0000

While the thrill of speculation can be intoxicating, investing may be a better way to make bank consistently. This week Sigmund shares some insight from The Intelligent Investor written by Benjamin Graham, making his case for also becoming a Quiet Investor.

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Autographs: My Next Level Collection

Jay Kirkman — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:05:46 +0000

Everyone seems to collect something in Magic. This week Jay Kirkman sets his sights on a collection other than preconstructed decks!.

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Celebrity Great Designer Search – Meet the Finalists!

Dr Jeebus — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:05:41 +0000

Who are the five finalists for Celebrity Great Designer Search?

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