The one-week rule is handy when trying to navigate buyouts on newer cards. But what about the much older, rarer Reserved List cards? MTG finance buyouts can disrupt an RL card’s price for months. Fortunately, Sig has some good news to share in this week’s edition of “Beating the Buyouts”.
Beating the Buyouts: The One-Week Rule
Buyouts will never cease to exist; it’s inherent to the game’s economy. But after last week’s column on the backlash of MTG finance, Sig expands upon this series by sharing a strategy to help combat these buyouts.
The Flusterstorm Controversy: A History of MTG Finance
Last week, alleged Modern Horizons leaks led to a spike in Flusterstorm. This sparked controversy within the community, with much of the blame falling upon “MTG finance”. This week Sig examines the history of MTG finance and shares his stance on how it does (or doesn’t) impact card prices.
Sales Tax on Magic – Reacting to Increasing Costs
Several stores online have begun charging sales tax on Magic singles, with major implications for speculators. Christopher discusses his strategy to address the cost increase.
The State of MTGO Speculation
MTGO took a hit with the introduction of Arena, but the economy seems to be stabilizing. Kyle surveys the broad contours of the new landscape to start forming an investment strategy.
A Look at Retail Prices by Format
David does a cross-store comparison of retail prices for three formats to see where the best trade-in values lie.
Learning from One Year of Online Sales Data
David has a year of tracked data to cover. What insights can we get from this?
Studying the Market Cap of Magic
It’s easy to calculate the market cap of a publicly traded company such as Hasbro. Sig explains how the same principle can be applied to the Magic market, and what it reveals.
Why Magic Arena Makes Me Optimistic About the Market in 2019
Magic Arena is the future of Magic, but Adam argues that the growth of the digital game means great things for the paper market as well.
Insider: Not All Price Drops Are Created Equal
Price drops due to reprints can vary greatly in size. David lays out the factors at play before considering where the Guilds of Ravnica shocklands are likely to land.
Three Different Approaches to MTG Finance
This week Sig examines budget, time, and enjoyment as three vectors of Magic finance that dictate how you should set priorities to get the most out of the hobby.
Essential MTG Finance Information Sources
Your speculations are only as good as the information behind them. Adam shares the key sources he uses to evaluate the Magic market and inform his decisions.
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