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 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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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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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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After receiving a Twitter question about Collectors' Edition, Sig shares his most recent take on the set.

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This week, Andrew dives into state-based actions (SBAs). What are SBAs, and what do they do in the game? How many of them are there? Andrew shares the details.

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The value of Revised is deeper than Dual Lands and Wheel of Fortune. This week Sig explores the depths of financial value within this underappreciated set.

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This week Mauro explores the history of Reserved List foils, their prices, and some current opportunities for investment.

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With in-store play coming back all across the country, Kai examines the importance of Judge Promos, and why they are likely to gain newfound interest soon.

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This week, Kai puts the market under a microscope in preparation for the release of Modern Horizons 2, with a focus on Modern.

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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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WOTC must have had success with their crossover Magic cards from The Walking Dead, Godzilla, and My Little Pony franchises, because we're about to get a lot more! This week, Sig speculates on the long term financial impact of these crossovers.

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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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Sig has been very active with ABUGames trade credit arbitrage lately. The once-defunct strategy has become live once again thanks to some recent market trends. This week Sig shares his secrets--with some time and patience, anyone can leverage this same approach to make MTG cheaper.

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eBay's completed listings can provide a reasonable look at old, rare card values. Data from other sources may be insufficient. However, one should not trust eBay completed listings blindly. This week, Sig shares some watchouts when using eBay completed listing data in negotiations.

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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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This week, Sig returns to Collectors' Edition cards, examining how these have responded to recent Reserved List buyouts. Specifically, he points out an interesting gap developing between market pricing and retailer pricing. The trend could make you a little profit.

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With all the Reserved List chatter of late, Sig turns introspective and examines his own history with the RL while making his case for its preservation.

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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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