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Dominaria United Legends Throwbacks

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Sig loves all the Legends callbacks in Dominaria United's Commander set. This week he reminisces about all of the Old School characters and their modern takes.

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State-Based Actions

Andrew Villarrubia — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

This week, Andrew dives into state-based actions (SBAs). What are SBAs, and what do they do in the game? How many of them are there? Andrew shares the details.

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Modern Horizons 2 and Summer Regressions

Sigmund Ausfresser — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:07:13 +0000

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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A Dichotomy in Old Card Prices

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:59 +0000

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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Time Walk: Is This the New Era of MTG Finance? (2018)

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:00:43 +0000

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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Modern Horizons: The Next Rising Tide

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:34:39 +0000

Modern reprint sets have often led to price increases by sparking newfound interest in the format. Sig explains why Modern Horizons may have an even larger impact on prices this year.

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The Case Against Power

David Schumann — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:00:20 +0000

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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MTG Metagame Finance #26

Edward Eng — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:43 +0000

Eddie takes a look at some cards to pick up during the winter lull, and prepares us for more Ravnica Allegiance spoiler speculation.

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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 Arena Has Been Framed! Who Is the Real MTGO Killer?

Kyle Rusciano — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:44 +0000

Magic Online has a problem. A card value problem. In a recent Channel Fireball article, Florian Koch showed just how much card prices have fallen over the past few years: That's right. To own a playset of the cheapest version of every Magic card ever printed on MTGO would have cost you roughly $28,000 in […]

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Preparing for the December 6th Announcement

Kyle Rusciano — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:37:50 +0000

Welcome back, folks. It's been a while since I last wrote an article, in large part because I've been unwilling to make any financial moves on MTGO before reading the December 6th announcement about competitive play on Arena. What is announced there could have major ramifications for investing on MTGO, and so I've been very […]

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #20

Edward Eng — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:15:32 +0000

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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Sig’s Current Approach to the MTG Market

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:00:22 +0000

Sig has discussed the macro-level interaction between the stock market and Magic, but he's personally invested as well. This week he shares his latest movements and the motivations behind them.

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Unlocked: Four Pockets of Strength

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:00:18 +0000

Prices are soft as we enter the thick of summer, but there are a few pockets of strength out there. Sig examines four trends and discusses whether they are worth chasing.

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Insider: Tiers of Value in Old School Magic

Brian DeMars — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:28:13 +0000

Cards tend to break down into "tiers" of value, based on the formats they're played in. Brian explains how this theory can inform potential picks in the Old School format.

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Insider: MTG Finance’s Triad of Desirability and Achieving a More Fulfilling Experience

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:00:31 +0000

MTG Investing has a balance, and sometimes we can't have it all. But knowing which factors are most important to you will ensure your experience will be fulfilling.

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Insider: The Legend of Legends Legends

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:00:17 +0000

Angus Mackenzie sold out at $79.99! Adun Oakenshield and Rasputin Dreamweaver sold out at $49.99! This isn't the Twilight Zone, these cards have really moved lately. But is this jump merited? This week Sigmund tackles this debate and shares his own feelings.

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Insider: Valuable Takeaways From Last Week

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:00:30 +0000

This past week was an insightful one for Sigmund. He captures his ah-ha moments regarding pre-ordering on eBay, Standard metagame shifts and crazy speculation phenomena.

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Insider: How MTG Finance Differs From Wall Street

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:00:38 +0000

Gyre Sage has tripled in price this past week. How often does this happen on Wall Street? Sigmund describes why the two differ in this regard and provides some insights into how the market can behave.

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