mtgfinance | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:40:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png mtgfinance | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Introducing: Your New QS Insider Community Manager! https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/09/introducing-your-new-qs-insider-community-manager/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/09/introducing-your-new-qs-insider-community-manager/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:44:36 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=95986

Quiet Speculation has a new Community Manager! Joe Davidson joins the fold as part of our content production and Discord community team.

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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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Last week, alleged Modern Horizons leaks led to a spike in Flusterstorm. This sparked controversy within the community, with much of the blame falling upon "MTG finance". This week Sig examines the history of MTG finance and shares his stance on how it does (or doesn't) impact card prices.

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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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So much value this week! Eddie goes deep on the implications of UMA. Plus, a giveaway!

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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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Standard is nearing rotation but that doesn't mean we're lacking for action. Eddie covers the cards to hold and fold this week, including key foils, promos, and Pauper staples.

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Eddie presents the latest price movements and advises on what to hold, what to get rid of, and the reasoning behind it.

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Edward covers the latest shifts in the wake of Pro Tour 25th Anniversary, including a new section that highlights major targets he missed in earlier articles.

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In this article, Eddie puts reader feedback into action. He also provides a new section to give us real-time insight to reflect on previously mentioned cards.

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Thank you to everyone for all the feedback on my first article. I hope this one is even better. I originally drafted this article on Thursday, July 12 and wanted to get this out to you before the weekend. Now we’ve seen two copies of Sneak & Show in the top of SCG Worcester. But […]

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Eddie makes his QS debut with a new series aimed at tournament players. Which cards should the tournament grinders be picking up or trading away?

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The MTG market is much quicker to react than in past years. Corbin Hosler explains why, and how this has modified his approach.

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Corbin Hosler looks at some of the major changes that took place in Magic finance this year, and extrapolates for 2014.

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Mistaking hype for a legitimate, sustainable spike in price can be disastrous. Corbin Hosler discusses the difference and why it matters.

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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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Corbin Hosler looks at the movement of some--what else?--Merfolk staples, and explains how a slow holiday season creates opportunities.

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