The Reserved List isn't going anywhere. Could Wizards modify the list so they can have their cake and eat it too? Paul shares his thoughts on the subject.

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David S. experimented with buying bulk rares on TCGPlayer. The experience yielded some unexpected results, exposing an issue with how TCG sets shipping prices.

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Sig went viral on Twitter! Okay, maybe that's hyperbole, but why did his recent tweet comparing prices of Revised and Magic 30 Tundra get people talking?

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Dual Lands are back in style. This week Sig shares his history with the coveted cards and provides the reasons he thinks these are once again a good buy.

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Joe aka "Beardy" attends an ultra-competitive Two-Headed Giant Commander tournament with high stakes. Some commanders, and cards, were clearly above others...

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'Tis the season! Joe aka "Beardy" discusses three of the best gifts for Magic players in this product-saturated time, as well as one to steer clear of.

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30th Anniversary will upend Commander as we know it. Or it won't because it already kind of existed. Beardy explains why it might just not be worth the worry.

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Sig shares three tips when considering speculation on the new OP announcement.

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This week Mauro dives into Revised and foreign language dual lands, and explores the price differences between the languages and printings.

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Sig's records aren't perfect, but he has recently just passed his 500th MTG finance article--nearly ten years of writing! This week Sig reflects back on his MTG finance journey, the key decisions along the way, and what makes Magic the greatest game in the world.

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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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In response to The Professor at Tolarian Community College's recent video on the Reserved List, David provides his perspective on the subject and why he disagrees.

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There was a brief couple weeks at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in America, when I didn’t track Card Kingdom’s buy prices. They had to put a pause on their selling, so they dropped their buy prices dramatically. The reduction in buy prices moved in tandem with the selloff in the stock market. Since […]

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Every 18-24 months, certain cards go through a period of growth. The next cycle is happening now, and we're seeing pockets of strength in the market. This week, Sig highlights a few cards that may be overheated and could be sold into strength to raise cash.

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Sig goes off script, eschewing Old School Magic to discuss his experiences learning the value engine of Magic Arena. With a month of play, Sig realizes he may have misplayed with a key deck-building choice, and he wants to help other newcomers avoid the same pitfall.

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It's unavoidable: the Coronavirus is all over the news. Things can become quite dire, and Magic is far from important in the grand scheme of things. However, this is a Magic website--this week Sig explores the virus's potential impact to MTG finance from both an optimist's and a pessimist's lens.

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Enough warning can never be given when it comes to counterfeits--they will always be a risk to Magic economy's health. By being more savvy when shopping for high-end cards, and avoiding certain traps, one can avoid much of the counterfeit risk that haunts Magic.

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While the stock market breaks records, many components of the Magic market are well off of their highs. This has created some real buying opportunities. This week Sig shares some of his favorite pick-ups as well as where to buy them at the best price.

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Last Friday Sig drove to MagicFest Indianapolis, where he experienced inconsistent results in trying to move some Old School cards. One vendor did come to the rescue, but Sig's strategy going forward is going to be a little different.

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War of the Spark broke the Planeswalker rarity barrier, including an unprecedented set of uncommons. What will happen to prices over time? This week Sig takes a look at recent, popular uncommons to inform his predictions for War of the Spark's uncommon Planeswalkers.

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