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A Much Needed Break from MTG Finance

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:32:34 +0000

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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The Mental Mindset for Buylisting

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:40:14 +0000

It's impossible to time the market perfectly. This can lead to a feeling of disappointment when watching a buylist constantly fluctuate. This week Sig shares his strategies--both financial and emotional--that help him buylist confidently in a volatile market.

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Clipped Beta vs. Alpha: A Cautionary Tale

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:00:58 +0000

Last weekend, Sig received some very unfortunate news regarding an eBay sale he made of an Alpha card. It turns out, the card may have been clipped Beta. This begs the question: how can one detect the difference? This week Sig investigates.

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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 #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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Daily Stock Watch – Spellskite

Jamie Robertson San Juan — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:20:19 +0000

Hello, everyone and welcome to a new edition of the Daily Stock Watch! Pre-release weekend is near and everyone's hyped for Assassin's Trophy Guilds of Ravnica. The return of fair decks in Modern is coming as they say, so everyone who will be trying to take care of their prized possessions from the hottest thing […]

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Daily Stock Watch – Diabolic Intent

Jamie Robertson San Juan — Tue, 29 May 2018 05:13:41 +0000

Rob returns this week with one of his favorite picks from Battlebond!

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Insider: My Booster Box Investment’s Flaw

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 19 May 2014 09:00:12 +0000

Sigmund has always advocated sealed Booster Boxes as safe MTG investments, and this week he reflects on his recent experiences trying to unload some of these boxes.

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Insider: Tallying Time Spiral, Pt. 2

Douglas Linn — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:59:05 +0000

Welcome back to another week of financially-minded set reviews. This week, we are finishing our look at Time Spiral, an incredible set for players and collectors. Like I said before, Time Spiral was a set that rewarded long-time players.

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How to Really Live: My Life as a Traveling Backpacked, Cardboard-Dealing Degenerate

Mike Hawthorne — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:05:48 +0000

Mike Hawthorne begins his upcoming weekly Legacy-focused Insider series by introducing himself and responding to the most recent tournament results, noting which cards deserve speculative attention.

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Commander Release Analysis (Part 5)

Ryan Abcede — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:04 +0000

Ryan wraps up his week-long Commander series with a recap of prices, closing out with notable reprints and some value projections. If wheeling and dealing Commander boxes is your game, let Ryan's advice weigh in for you!

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Observing Odyssey

Douglas Linn — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:20:18 +0000

Odyssey came off the heels of the fan-favorite Invasion Block. While Invasion's theme was gold cards, Odyssey's theme regarded the graveyard as a resource. Wizards R&D designed cards to exploit two previously-neglected ideas – benefits when one discards a card (the Madness mechanic) and the number of cards in the graveyard (Threshold). Although both mechanics […]

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