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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Everyone has their favorite formats. In his first article, Mapson tells us why Modern and Legacy are his. He also gives us his lists for the weekend.

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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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Joe aka "Beardy" looks back at 2022, and talks about where Commander and Magic are heading in 2023. Will Magic even be recognizable given the way it's going?

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With the strengthening US dollar, Sig sees more arbitrage opportunities ahead. He shares some sites that should be on your radar when shopping overseas.

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

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This week Mauro dives into Revised and foreign language dual lands, and explores the price differences between the languages and printings.

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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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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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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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