Vesuvan Doppelganger | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:38:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Vesuvan Doppelganger | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Reserved Judgement: Some Thoughts on the Reserved List https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/07/reserved-judgement-some-thoughts-on-the-reserved-list/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/07/reserved-judgement-some-thoughts-on-the-reserved-list/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=100853

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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"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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Sig shares some cards he has come across over the years that are signed by someone other than the original artist. How do they affect the value of the cards?

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Another week, another set of Reserved List buyouts. Now speculators are really reaching for the bottom of the barrel. This week Sig reminds readers not to chase after the unplayable stuff, and instead focus on more productive picks.

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Don't Panic! This catchphrase will be important to repeat to yourself over and over again as we navigate another era of rampant buyouts. This week Sig shares a few strategies to remain disciplined in the face of soaring Magic prices.

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While it's true the Old School market has been particularly soft this season, some vendors have overdone their price cutting. The result: many deals are out there on major retailer sites...if you know where to look and can catch a restock.

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ABUGames is making waves yet again. Despite having written about their strange buylist strategy not long ago, Sig felt an update was in order along with a time-sensitive call to action.

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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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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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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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Just one week after writing about dropping buylists, Sig noticed another drastic move at ABUGames. He explains the scenario and thinks through the implications of such a move.

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Brian lays down what to expect with regards to the upcoming release of Dominaria, including how we can capitalize on the inherent nostalgia of the set.

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These days every Magic investment is working, whether it's an Alpha common or a Masterpiece. Sig takes a closer look this week and shares his perspective on the trend and potential pitfalls.

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The top-moving card last week on MTG Stocks was…Revised Shivan Dragon! Why are Revised cards suddenly rising in price? Sig does some digging to find out.

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Do you want to make more money selling or trading Magic cards? Today Brian provides a great breakdown of common pitfalls that might be getting in your way.

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Sakashima impersonates a solid artifact deck in Carlos Gutierrez's deck in today's article.

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Magic 2012 is almost here! Anthony's back with his acerbic wit for a spin down the lanes of the latest Core Set, dishing up a Cube review worth reading.

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