David Schumann discusses some casual staples with unexpectedly high prices that you may still be able to find in binders or “bulk boxes” at stores.
Finance
Financial articles focus on buying, selling and trading Magic: The Gathering cards for fun and profit!
Angus Mackenzie sold out at $79.99! Adun Oakenshield and Rasputin Dreamweaver sold out at $49.99! This isn’t the Twilight Zone, these cards have really moved lately. But is this jump merited? This week Sigmund tackles this debate and shares his own feelings.
Mathieu offers a model for balancing your Magic investment portfolio, including some valuable strategies for the coming months.
Matthew Lewis outlines his MTGO strategy for the next three months, drawing attention to several unanswered questions that will be especially worth keeping an eye on.
Liliana of the Veil has recently undergone a huge price bump. Corbin examines the causes of the rise and predicts the card’s future trajectory.
David Schumann explains how our playstyle preferences can affect how we evaluate new cards. Being aware of your own blinders can make you more attentive to cards in spoilers you may be passing over.
Matthew Lewis discusses when to sell an investment you’ve made on MTGO, based on overarching price cycles and other factors.
Corbin finds himself in the unenviable position of still holding Modern staples likely to appear in Modern Masters. He describes how to minimize losses in this situation.
Many people are already gearing up to out their Innistrad stock before rotation. Jared looks at the future metagame and asks what we should be acquiring in exchange.
David Schumann describes a method for encouraging casual players in your local area to trade for some low-velocity cards: play a deck that features them.
After a crazy Modern PTQ season, things have suddenly become quiet. This lull won’t last, so now is the time to reevaluate portfolios and identify gaps. Sigmund provides a slightly different way when considering balance of risk / reward.
Between now and the release of Dragon’s Maze, speculation opportunities may be sparse on MTGO. Matthew Lewis suggests looking to boosters in the meantime.
Corbin discusses a recent surge casual prices and looks at several cards from newer sets that may experience similar spikes down the road.