With the Magic market heating up this spring, Sig is motivated to speculate more than usual. This week he shares his favorite pick-ups and some key resources for finding ideas.
Three Current MTG Finance Trends that Confuse Me
Magic is a hobby riddled with trends and data—sometimes baffling ones. Sig shares three observations that may make sense on the surface, but are perplexing underneath.
Tales from the Buylist #8 – Commander Moves the Needle
We’re awash in information and spoilers from War of the Spark, and that means price movements in response. Christopher looks at the notable trends to recommend some pickups.
Standard vs. Non-Rotating Formats
As of Sunday morning, prices really hadn’t reacted to MC Cleveland at all. Is Standard speculation dead? This week Sig investigates, offering some alternate options to park your Magic money.
Chris’s Commander Corner: 2019 Edition
Chris reflects on the new year with a new scale for evaluating Commander specs. He lays out the approach he’ll be using moving forward and applies it to several cards.
Ravnica Allegiance EDH Spoiler Impact, Part 1
Chris is excited about the new generals emerging from Ravnica Allegiance and has some ideas on capitalizing on their printings.
Insider: Office Hours #4
Join Edward Eng and Sig Ausfresser for the 4th installment of Quiet Speculation’s Office Hours. This week we touch on Ultimate Box Toppers, Dual Lands, Standard, and EDH REC.
A Look at Old Foils
A certain class of cards keeps appearing on MTG Stocks: old foils. But are these moves for real, or are they artifacts of the system? This week Sig investigates.
Patience & Capital: An Investment Strategy
In a bear market, being prepared to pick up cards at their floor is ideal. Chris lays out his approach to the winter months and how he’s preparing for the holidays.
Eureka, it’s Yuriko!
There’s a new Commander in town that’s making a particular tribe a lot more relevant in Commander.
Rotating Standard into Commander Riches
Chris is back to identify some cards with real potential for short- and long-term gains as we approach rotation.
Unlocked: Four Pockets of Strength
Prices are soft as we enter the thick of summer, but there are a few pockets of strength out there. Sig examines four trends and discusses whether they are worth chasing.
Insider: Fallen Empires Appreciation
Fallen Empires has always been neglected due to its large print run and lack of power. But is the set really so irrelevant? This week Sig takes a closer look and shares his appreciation for this classic.