Not long ago, it seemed everyone was clamoring for cheaper Magic cards. They're here, but everyone isn't thrilled? This week Sig investigates this trend.

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Given Sig's interest in Magic's earliest sets, it's no surprise that he's excited about the recent Lost Legends announcement. But what exactly does it entail?

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Sideboards dominate Constructed gameplay but are often overlooked in Limited. This week Rob discusses how sideboards can swing match-ups in Limited.

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Sig reviews data indicating that we're now in a buyers' market. What is on his radar, and what cards should you be looking out for?

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Has anyone else noticed how older booster box prices are through the roof? Why is that?

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This week Isaac breaks down the most powerful Control deck of all time. what lessons from Keeper, AKA The Deck can we bring to our Commander builds?

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Introspection has led Sig to the realization that he's become disengaged with Magic finance lately. This week he shares his reasons, and touches upon what needs to happen to "wake him up" and reinvigorate his interest in the hobby.

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David tackles the uncommons of value from RTR block.

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Returning from a well-deserved vacation, Sig takes a wider look at the Magic finance landscape, examining Modern Horizons 2, Reserved List staples, and more.

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It's no surprise some older cards have peaked and are now pulling back. What DOES surprise Sig is that some cards are back on the climb and nearing previous highs. Why the split? This week, Sig looks at the numbers.

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Players, Vendors, and WOTC are all anxiously awaiting the time for MagicFests to resume. What will happen to the market once this happens? This week, Sig speculates on the format that stands to gain the most from the re-opening trade.

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"History repeats itself." We hear this phrase time and again to describe all sorts of socioeconomic phenomena. But does it apply to the Magic market this time? This week, Sig examines the market-moving forces of 2020-2021 and compares back to 2017-2018.

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As Reserved List prices continue to climb, Sig is noticing some aggressive buylisting from Card Kingdom. Perhaps a little...too aggressive? This week he shares his strategy for what he's looking to sell to the vendor, citing specific examples.

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Despite the huge rally we've seen in Magic prices so far, Sig doesn't believe it's over. Not just yet. This week, he shares the factors that could drive prices even higher, including support from major vendors via aggressive buylists.

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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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Sigmund is out for the week! In the meantime, please enjoy this unlocked Insider article from 2018 regarding Springtime Reserved List buyouts.

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While it's true the Old School market has been particularly soft this season, some vendors have overdone their price cutting. The result: many deals are out there on major retailer sites...if you know where to look and can catch a restock.

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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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Sig has recently accepted the fact that he has a problem: he's spending too much time on his smartphone, ignoring the world around him. This week, Sig uses Jeremy's Grab Bag sale as a case study as he explores ways to cut down on time wasted on MTG finance.

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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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