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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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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Joe aka "Beardy" talks about his modern-day trade for a Revised Edition dual land. Is it still possible to get chase reserved list cards on the cheap?

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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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This week Sig shares his thoughts on Double Masters 2022 preorder prices and his optimism for the secondary market. Where are preorder prices headed?

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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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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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I started playing Magic in 1994. From those days of poring over printed price guides assembled weeks earlier, to having practically up to the minute prices at our fingertips digitally today, Magic finance has evolved considerably in the past twenty-seven years. Regardless of the decade, some Magic finance lessons are timeless and many of us […]

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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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There has been some heated discussion lately on whether or not it's okay to purchase Magic cards with your economic stimulus payment. MTGJoeD weighs in with his opinion, offering some MTG Finance investment tips in the process.

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"History repeats itself." We hear this phrase time and again to describe all sorts of socioeconomic phenomena. But does it apply to the Magic market this time? This week, Sig examines the market-moving forces of 2020-2021 and compares back to 2017-2018.

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Despite the huge rally we've seen in Magic prices so far, Sig doesn't believe it's over. Not just yet. This week, he shares the factors that could drive prices even higher, including support from major vendors via aggressive buylists.

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When buyouts occur, strange pricing trends can result. But a few trends in particular are causing Sig to scratch his head. This week he shares the discrepancies and tries to explain why his observations stand out.

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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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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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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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