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Reserved Judgement: Some Thoughts on the Reserved List

Paul Comeau — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

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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Magic 30: A Retrospective

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In his final look back at Magic 30, Sig covers seven tips to help players get the most out of future events--it all boils down to planning and prioritization.

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Real-world Flavor. Magic Quotations From a Collection of Middle Eastern Folk Tales

Francesco Spagnol — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Having explored Greek and Latin quotations, Francesco turns his attention to examining the six quotes from Arabian Nights in Magic flavor text.

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Are Reserved List Cards Rebounding Already?

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:11:06 +0000

Sig's not sure, but it looks like certain pockets of Reserved List cards are on the rebound. This week, he takes a close look at the market and speculates as to why there may be movement in these key cards after a brief sell-off.

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Facing Reality: A 2019 Look Back

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:00:40 +0000

At the start of 2019, Sig made three predictions for what the year may bring in MTG finance. Twelve months later, he reflects back on these predictions. The results may surprise you; with greater respect for the unknown, Sig looks ahead to 2020.

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A Homage to the Tournament Illegal

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:23 +0000

Tournament Magic will always have its place. But when it comes to game play hours, kitchen table Magic dwarfs the tournament scene. This explains why so many non-tournament legal cards are valuable. This week Sig explores some of the most desirable, which may make for good long-term investments.

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Mystery Booster Playtest Cards: A Deep Dive

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:00:52 +0000

What cards are still in print yet are currently rarer than Alpha rares? This week Sig examines the unprecedented set of Mystery Booster playtest cards, highlighting pricing inconsistencies and trying to predict the future market for these casual favorites.

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Three Tips When Shopping Around For Deals

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:02 +0000

It's certainly a buyer's market out there, as prices have pulled back significantly from their highs. But you've got to know where to hunt for deals. This week Sig shares three tips on how to find great deals from some of the largest vendors.

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Modern Horizons: Spoilers and More!

Christopher O'Berry — Sat, 25 May 2019 11:28:26 +0000

Modern Horizons spoilers officially start May 19th. Be sure to check back with Quiet Speculation as the info rolls in!

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Ravnica Allegiance: Spoilers, Facts, Specs & More

Edward Eng — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000

The sequel to Guilds of Ravnica and the 80th expansion set in Magic: The Gathering's history is due to release on January 25, 2019. Here's what we know about Ravnica Allegiance (RNA) so far, including any cards in the spoiler, the guilds represented, and cards to speculate on before the full spoiler is released. The Guilds […]

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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 #24

Edward Eng — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:05:52 +0000

Ultimate Masters is still in full bounce back mode, and the last World Magic Cup has come to a finish. Plus, some sweet Ravnica Allegiance spoilers have hit the market so there’s gonna be a nice mix of things to talk about again in this piece. Owing to the spoilers, this might be a little […]

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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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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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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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Daily Stock Watch – Vivien Reid

Jamie Robertson San Juan — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:18:51 +0000

Hello, everybody and welcome to a new week of the Daily Stock Watch! Standard cards are starting to move in the wake of new brews with cards from Guild of Ravnica, and we're all but ready to see which deck will be the new Black Red Midrange (arguably the best deck from last season) of […]

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Unlocked: Don’t Panic!

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:00:33 +0000

There's been concern over the market's health lately, but is a correction really bad for the market? Sig explores why panicking is not the best strategy in this environment.

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Insider: An Intriguing Observation at GP Columbus

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:00:54 +0000

Last weekend Sig had an opportunity to attend Grand Prix Columbus. Despite being a Limited event, he still made some valuable observations regarding the high-end market worth being aware of.

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Insider: Attempting to Explain Risk

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:36:03 +0000

What does it mean to be "risk-averse?" Is it based on the Magic cards you buy, or if you're willing to buy Bitcoin? Today Sig attempts to tackle the meaning of risk in a much broader context.

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Insider: More Market Manipulation

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:00:52 +0000

The market manipulators are at it again, this time targeting Bazaar of Baghdad. Rather than get upset, Sig considers the practical implications and how we can respond.

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