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So Wrong It’s Right: Are Misprints Undervalued… or Overpriced?

Joe Mauri — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Beardy outlines the common types of Magic misprints and offers tips on how to turn a profit from that knowledge... but not all misprints are worth collecting!

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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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Insider: How to Profitably Spend Store Credit

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:00:54 +0000

Obtaining trade credit when shipping buylist orders can be valuable, but finding the best way to spend it is tricky. Sig shares some specific strategies for maximizing trade credit.

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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 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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Insider: A Look at Reprinted Classics

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:00:05 +0000

The Reserved List has been a hotbed of activity over the past couple months, overshadowing other cards not on the sacred list. Sig identifies some movers and recommends what to watch.

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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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The Slowest Way Possible to Win a Game of Magic

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:00:37 +0000

I know this is something we may grumble to ourselves when we get paired against the Control deck, but it's not something that we usually actually encounter. Until now. Reddit comes through again, and in an odd subgame of finding the slowest possible way to win the game, they have determined a clear winner. In […]

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Insider: Collection Buying 101

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:00:02 +0000

As a man of many hats, I am more than just a competitive player. Playing in Grand Prix and PTQs will always be amazing but I also am passionate about the financial side of the game. One of the reasons I was able to start attending these competitive events was because of the work I […]

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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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Introducing a New Format Called The Danger Room

Douglas Linn — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:01:52 +0000

What if you could play hundreds of the best cards in Magic and not worry about mana? Isn't it cool to think about drawing off the top of a giant deck and playing what comes up?

The Danger Room is a new way to play Magic. It uses a shared box of cards, meaning that you can play it with everyone, and it is very simple to learn.

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Insider: Researching Ravnica

Douglas Linn — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:01:35 +0000

This week, we dig into Ravnica! The City of Guilds brings a huge pile of big monsters, expensive lands and power uncommons. Join me and find out what cards are secretly worth money, what chase rare has been losing value, and what card pushed big design challenges!

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