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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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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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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Sig dives into the vendor dynamics at Magic 30: pictures of hotlists, high-end cards for sale, and insights from his interactions with some vendors.

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Today Sig launches a series of Magic 30 post-event coverage articles, starting with overall takeaways from the convention, and teasers of many topics to come.

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What does the uber-expensive Magic: 30th Anniversary Edition spell for the future of reprints, proxies, and the Reserved List? David S. brings a hot take!

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30th Anniversary will upend Commander as we know it. Or it won't because it already kind of existed. Beardy explains why it might just not be worth the worry.

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Sig has been researching card prices to prepare for Magic 30. This week he shares a few insights and explains why he already shipped some cards to buylists.

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This week Tony looks at situations that may cause issues with your Magic game, providing some suggestions on how to weather the storm and keep the fun alive.

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

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Sig is playing Magic again! This week he provides an update on how he's progressing toward his Magic goals for 2022.

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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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"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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