Corbin Hosler reviews his predictions from Magic 2013 with an eye on how things will shake out with Return to Ravnica!
Finance
Financial articles focus on buying, selling and trading Magic: The Gathering cards for fun and profit!
Chad goes over Legacy and some Ravnica spoilers, filling you in on things he talked over with others at his LGS this past holiday weekend.
Chances are, you’re going to make a lot of money from RTR because you’re going to be actively reading and trading all through the next month or so. However, you have got to avoid losing money along the way, too! You don’t want to be stuck with Magic cards that you could have sold a few weeks ago for double the value.
Sigmund buys cards with the hope of profiting on them. But what some people may overlook is the fact that the majority of his purchases are not based solely on speculation. Learn more about the angle Sigmund has successfully pursued.
Corbin Hosler shares some of the most unexpected, but profitable, gems you’ll find in everyday collections!
First peek at Return to Ravnica Spoilers bring some unexpected winners for Standard as well as a peek at EBay and Legacy
We’ve got a lot to go over this week! First, I want to talk to you about quirks of the collector market in Legacy and Vintage. I’ll also touch on a pop-up card and some out-there picks in anticipation of Return to Ravnica.
As Standard rotation nears, many cards in Innistrad and Scars block prices will reach new lows. Sigmund talks about where he’s putting his money, as well as reveals a few personal takeaways from GP Boston.
Corbin Hosler examines all the sides of the concept of “bulking,” explaining how it can benefit everyone involved!
When to sell what to who and why…
Staying engaged in the Magic community is a very valuable aspect of the game, but sometimes life can get in the way of attending FNM’s and premier events. Sigmund discusses other avenues to stay up to speed on the latest and greatest in the world of Magic.
I had a blast at GenCon this past weekend, mainly because I get to spend a lot of time with the larger-than-life personalities of QS. We played a lot of Danger Room and we were casually trading the whole time. This week, I’m going to share what I picked up on the language of how we trade cards from watching dozens of trades happen. This is fundamental stuff but in a way, it’s not a task for freshmen. Like in poker, either your personality sets you to playing the cards or playing the people, and this is for the readers who want to work with people to make trading easier and less tedious.
Redemption is a key part of the MTGO economy and market, subtly supporting the prices of in print cards while driving up the price of others. Matthew details how it’s possible to reap consistent profits with little to no risk.