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Insider: Sifting for Specs #2

David Schumann — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:00:09 +0000

In the next part of his Sifting for Specs series, David sets his sights on Ice Age for potential wins in picking bulk.

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Insider: Insights into Throne of Eldraine

David Schumann — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:00:09 +0000

David reviews some of the key spoilers from Throne of Eldraine, as well as a thorough overview of the new set mechanics.

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A Deep Dive into Ice Age

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 13 May 2019 11:00:01 +0000

Ice Age isn't exactly known for its endless value. Just because there are no $100 cards in the set doesn't mean its terrible to pick through. This week Sig shares his appreciation for Ice Age and highlights why its bulk may be worth more than it seems.

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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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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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Pay Less for Magic in Only Four Hours a Month

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:00:31 +0000

Let's rewind the clock this week: back to April 2014. Sig wrote a popular article about spending less time on MTG finance. Many of those concepts still apply today!

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Insider: Selling on TCGplayer 102 – Advanced Tips & Tricks

Douglas Johnson — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:59:22 +0000

Welcome back! As most of my regular readers are aware, I sell a decent number of singles on TCGplayer.com. I vastly prefer the customer support and locally-owned business aspect of TCGplayer over eBay (I live an hour away from their headquarters, and it's a pretty sweet place), and I have several close friends who are […]

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Insider: Year-End Review and Strategy for 2017

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:00:28 +0000

After a year of ups and downs in Magic finance, Sig has new optimism for a profitable 2017. He looks back at valuable lessons from 2016 and strategies for the new year.

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Insider: Picking Timeframes in the New MTG Finance

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:15:39 +0000

Sigmund has scaled back his recent bearishness, allowing for some strategic purchases...but only if the time horizon is specifically defined.

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Insider: Commander 2016 – Partner Commanders

David Schumann — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:31:44 +0000

Following up on his review of the four-color commanders, David delves into the other exciting side of the new Commander 2016 product---the two-color partner commanders.

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Insider: Long Shots #2

David Schumann — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:30:40 +0000

David presents some more picks in his Long Shots series, cards with very low buy-ins and potential as Commander, Modern, or casual hits.

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Insider: Conspiracy Theories

David Schumann — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:30:55 +0000

Today David Schumann looks at the financial implications of Conspiracy. How much will this set's chase rares drop, and when is the right time to start picking them up?

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Insider: Pay Less for Magic in Only Four Hours a Month

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:00:31 +0000

Even if you can't read every article and listen to every podcast, you can still benefit from MTG finance. Sigmund shares a few tips on how to make Magic less expensive on a time budget.

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All I Want To Do is (Battle) Cry

David Lee — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:10:33 +0000

Who doesn't love attacking with creatures in Commander? This week, David explores a Legend who will certainly help you do just that!

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