This weekend brings the first Players Tour events in both Europe and Asia, and it has sent the market into a frenzy.
Exploring Magic Memorabilia
When people discuss Magic finance, our minds immediately go towards the cards. They are the game pieces, after all, so the game can’t exist without them. However through Magic’s 27 year history, there are a number of ancillary products that can be quite collectible…and valuable.
MTGO: Modern is On the Horizon!
It’s a new year, and that calls for an MTGO market check-in! Kyle examines the MTGO Modern market in a post-Mox Opal world, and what cards you’ll want to keep your eye on in Modern’s lull period.
How to Reduce Risk of Receiving Counterfeits
Enough warning can never be given when it comes to counterfeits–they will always be a risk to Magic economy’s health. By being more savvy when shopping for high-end cards, and avoiding certain traps, one can avoid much of the counterfeit risk that haunts Magic.
Old School: Cautious Optimism for 2020
2019 has been a tough year to be holding Old School cards, to put it mildly. As prices equilibrate, Sig is slowly making new acquisitions for his collection. Will this be a brighter year for card prices? Or will they continue to stagnate? This week, Sig shares his take.
Time Walk: Is This the New Era of MTG Finance? (2018)
Sigmund is out for the week! In the meantime, please enjoy this unlocked Insider article from 2018 regarding Springtime Reserved List buyouts.
Facing Reality: A 2019 Look Back
At the start of 2019, Sig made three predictions for what the year may bring in MTG finance. Twelve months later, he reflects back on these predictions. The results may surprise you; with greater respect for the unknown, Sig looks ahead to 2020.
A Guide to Renting on MTGO: Part III
Part III is here! Kyle goes beyond the basics and explores a few more “advanced” applications of renting, strategies useful to both investors and players alike.
A Homage to the Tournament Illegal
Tournament Magic will always have its place. But when it comes to game play hours, kitchen table Magic dwarfs the tournament scene. This explains why so many non-tournament legal cards are valuable. This week Sig explores some of the most desirable, which may make for good long-term investments.
Spread Analysis on TCGPlayer (Part 1)
Malcolm talks about several important TCGPlayer metrics and how they can be used to analyze card prices by comparing there spreads to one another.
A Guide to Renting on MTGO: Part II
Welcome back folks, In my last article, I covered the basics of renting: what renting on MTGO is, how to go about doing it, what companies you can rent cards from, and how much renting generally costs. Today, I’d like to go a little more in-depth and discuss the pricing and perks of the plans that […]
On the Hunt for Deals
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.
Three Lessons Learned from 2019
2019 was a fantastic year for David in the MTG finance realm. Here are three major lessons he learned this year, and how you can benefit from his experience.