Preconstructed | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:58:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Preconstructed | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 A Look at Set-Themed Commander Decks https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/06/a-look-at-set-themed-commander-decks/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/06/a-look-at-set-themed-commander-decks/#respond Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=98440

Sig has seen the set-themed Commander decks at his local Meijer and Target for a while now, but he never really investigated them. Then he received one for his birthday, and it triggered some research on these inexpensive entries into the format.

The post A Look at Set-Themed Commander Decks first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/06/a-look-at-set-themed-commander-decks/feed/ 0
Insider: Tales From the Floor – SCG Dallas https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/11/insider-tales-from-the-floor-scg-dallas/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/11/insider-tales-from-the-floor-scg-dallas/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:27:28 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=33532

Corbin Hosler just returned from the SCG Open in Dallas. Read as he recounts his experience and shares what cards were in demand on the trade floor.

The post Insider: Tales From the Floor – SCG Dallas first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/11/insider-tales-from-the-floor-scg-dallas/feed/ 7
The Revenue Review – What We Learned in Cincinnati https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/10/the-revenue-review-what-we-learned-in-cincinnati/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/10/the-revenue-review-what-we-learned-in-cincinnati/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:00:34 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=32528

Corbin examines what we can take from the SCG Open in Cincy, and it's not all about the cards in the Top 8! Read on to find out what lessons we learned from this particular Open.

The post The Revenue Review – What We Learned in Cincinnati first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/10/the-revenue-review-what-we-learned-in-cincinnati/feed/ 2
Musings on Magic 2013 Predictions https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/09/musings-on-magic-2013-predictions/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/09/musings-on-magic-2013-predictions/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:15:09 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=31164

Corbin Hosler reviews his predictions from Magic 2013 with an eye on how things will shake out with Return to Ravnica!

The post Musings on Magic 2013 Predictions first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/09/musings-on-magic-2013-predictions/feed/ 2
Insider: The Pros and Cons of Bulking https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/08/insider-the-pros-and-cons-of-bulking/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/08/insider-the-pros-and-cons-of-bulking/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:15:17 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=30843

Corbin Hosler examines all the sides of the concept of "bulking," explaining how it can benefit everyone involved!

The post Insider: The Pros and Cons of Bulking first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/08/insider-the-pros-and-cons-of-bulking/feed/ 3
Insider: Making the Most out of “The Dead Zone” https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/07/insider-making-the-most-out-of-the-dead-zone/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/07/insider-making-the-most-out-of-the-dead-zone/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:15:49 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=29824

Corbin Hosler explains why now isn't a great time for Magic Finance, but how you can use that to your advantage!

The post Insider: Making the Most out of “The Dead Zone” first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/07/insider-making-the-most-out-of-the-dead-zone/feed/ 4
The Top Five (Plus Two) Preconstructed Decks of Innistrad Block https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/the-top-five-plus-two-preconstructed-decks-of-innistrad-block/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/the-top-five-plus-two-preconstructed-decks-of-innistrad-block/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:05:33 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28596

With Innistrad Block now firmly in our rear-view mirror, it's time to look back and pick the best of the best of its crop of precon decks!

The post The Top Five (Plus Two) Preconstructed Decks of Innistrad Block first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/the-top-five-plus-two-preconstructed-decks-of-innistrad-block/feed/ 4
Insider: Bans and Spoilers, Some Snap Thoughts https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-bans-and-spoilers-some-snap-thoughts/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-bans-and-spoilers-some-snap-thoughts/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:15:04 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28711

Corbin Hosler examines the how the unbanning of Land Tax and the lack of bannings everywhere else will affect the market! What does it all mean?

The post Insider: Bans and Spoilers, Some Snap Thoughts first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-bans-and-spoilers-some-snap-thoughts/feed/ 1
Insider: Grading My Avacyn Restored Predictions https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-grading-my-avacyn-restored-predictions/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-grading-my-avacyn-restored-predictions/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:54:36 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28522

Corbin Hosler grades his predictions from Avacyn Restored, see what cards he correctly predicted doubling up in price!

The post Insider: Grading My Avacyn Restored Predictions first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-grading-my-avacyn-restored-predictions/feed/ 14
Insider: Digging up the Dark Ascension Set Review https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-digging-up-the-dark-ascension-set-review/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-digging-up-the-dark-ascension-set-review/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:05:26 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26689

Corbin Hosler looks back at his Dark Ascension review and examines how his predictions paid off!

The post Insider: Digging up the Dark Ascension Set Review first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-digging-up-the-dark-ascension-set-review/feed/ 1
Insider: Tales from the Floor – GP Nashville https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-tales-from-the-floor-gp-nashville/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-tales-from-the-floor-gp-nashville/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:05:04 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26541

Corbin Hosler recounts his experiences from Grand Prix Nashville, both on and off the trading floor!

The post Insider: Tales from the Floor – GP Nashville first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-tales-from-the-floor-gp-nashville/feed/ 3
Insider: State of the Modern Staple https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-state-of-the-modern-staple/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-state-of-the-modern-staple/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:05:44 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26239

Corbin Hosler breaks down the price changes to Modern staples since the turn of the year, delivering some interesting results!

The post Insider: State of the Modern Staple first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-state-of-the-modern-staple/feed/ 6
A Gallery of Horror: The Intro Packs of Dark Ascension https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/a-gallery-of-horror-the-intro-packs-of-dark-ascension/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/a-gallery-of-horror-the-intro-packs-of-dark-ascension/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:05:40 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26082

Using classic horror movies as a guide, Jay looks to find you the right fit from amongst the latest crop of Intro Pack precon decks! Also announced is the winner of the Innistrad Booster Battle Packs contest!

The post A Gallery of Horror: The Intro Packs of Dark Ascension first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/a-gallery-of-horror-the-intro-packs-of-dark-ascension/feed/ 3
Insider: Checking in on Innistrad Predictions https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/insider-checking-in-on-innistrad-predictions/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/insider-checking-in-on-innistrad-predictions/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:05:12 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=25991

Corbin Hosler reviews his financial predictions for Innistrad and breaks down how he did!

The post Insider: Checking in on Innistrad Predictions first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/insider-checking-in-on-innistrad-predictions/feed/ 7
Presenting the Innistrad Booster Battle Packs! https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/presenting-the-innistrad-booster-battle-packs/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/presenting-the-innistrad-booster-battle-packs/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:05:42 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=25678

The gateway to Limited play, Jay gives the M12 Booster Battle Packs a fresh coat of Innistrad paint. And there's a (free to enter!) giveaway to boot!

The post Presenting the Innistrad Booster Battle Packs! first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/presenting-the-innistrad-booster-battle-packs/feed/ 50
Insider: Why You Should Love Casual Magic https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/insider-why-you-should-love-casual-magic/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/insider-why-you-should-love-casual-magic/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:28:09 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=25611

Corbin Hosler explains why he targets Casual cards and why you should too!

The post Insider: Why You Should Love Casual Magic first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/02/insider-why-you-should-love-casual-magic/feed/ 5
Insider: Dark Ascension Prerelease Primer https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/insider-dark-ascension-prerelease-primer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/insider-dark-ascension-prerelease-primer/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:14:56 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=25507

Corbin Hosler provides his usual Prerelease Primer, complete with everything you need from Dark Ascension!

The post Insider: Dark Ascension Prerelease Primer first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/insider-dark-ascension-prerelease-primer/feed/ 0
Ertai’s Meddling: Repel the Dark (INN) https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/ertais-meddling-repel-the-dark-inn/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/ertais-meddling-repel-the-dark-inn/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:05:04 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=25330

With the darkness or Dark Ascension closing in, now more than ever the Humans of Innistrad need a helping hand. Join Jay as he looks to beef up the Repel the Dark intro deck, featuring the up and coming Mentor of the Meek.

The post Ertai’s Meddling: Repel the Dark (INN) first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/ertais-meddling-repel-the-dark-inn/feed/ 38
CommanderCast S4E7, Feat. Vincent Price https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/11/commandercast-s4e7-feat-vincent-price/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/11/commandercast-s4e7-feat-vincent-price/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:43:54 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=22718

CommanderCast, now with 10% more sound clips (among other Halloween stuff)!

The post CommanderCast S4E7, Feat. Vincent Price first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/11/commandercast-s4e7-feat-vincent-price/feed/ 0
The Precons of Innistrad https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/the-precons-of-innistrad/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/the-precons-of-innistrad/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:02:20 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=20272

Based on recent releases, Jay looks at what we might expect for the precons coming up for Innistrad.

The post The Precons of Innistrad first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

]]>
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/the-precons-of-innistrad/feed/ 6