"Everything is bigger in Texas." Sig's Spring Break family vacation offered new inspiration for this week's article: a look at valuable oversized cards.

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Francesco wraps up the Tempest set's new creatures with some more forgettable types and the unforgettable Slivers, unveiling the history of this classic tribe.

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A sales post for Mirage starters transported Sig back in time. What do picnic table battles in the '90s have to do with Magic today? More than you'd realize.

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This week, Sig looks back at SCGCON Indianapolis and highlights noteworthy cards on posted hotlists.

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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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Players, Vendors, and WOTC are all anxiously awaiting the time for MagicFests to resume. What will happen to the market once this happens? This week, Sig speculates on the format that stands to gain the most from the re-opening trade.

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The unthinkable has happened: MagicFests for all of 2020 have been cancelled. When Sig predicted this possibility 3 months ago, he didn't seriously think it would happen. He's dusting off that article and updating his predictions for Commander card prices going forward.

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When asked to write about COVID-19's impact on Magic, Sig did his best to speculate on potential outcomes. Now, two weeks later, the pandemic's impact has come more into focus, and Sig has a clearer viewpoint on how this is likely to unfold in the world of Magic finance.

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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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Buyouts will never cease to exist; it's inherent to the game's economy. But after last week's column on the backlash of MTG finance, Sig expands upon this series by sharing a strategy to help combat these buyouts.

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MTG finance has been on the receiving end of some backlash recently after rampant buyouts catalyzed by Modern Horizons spoilers. But is it deserved? This week Sig examines this nefarious buyout behavior and explains how it could be harming the broader community.

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

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With the Mythic Championship is this weekend and Modern Horizons around the corner, Adam examines Modern trends and the specs he's identified from them.

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Sig has noticed some cards becoming quite expensive, especially considering their absence from the Reserved List. Sig explains the trend and highlights his favorite picks.

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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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