Sig’s “sell” call last week on Ophiomancer was premature. This wasn’t his first error in MTG finance nor will it be his last. This week, Sig recalls some of his previous mistakes and extracts valuable lessons from each one.
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.
MTG Finance Predictions for 2019
2018 was a wild year in MTG finance. This week Sig summarizes his optimism for 2019 and the areas of the market he thinks will strengthen as the year unfolds.
Have Ultimate Masters Reprints Already Bottomed?
Given the impact of past Masters sets, the most recent rebound in Ultimate Masters prices is perplexing. Aren’t they supposed to stay lower, for longer? Sig investigates.
Insider: The Tide Rises Yet Again
These days every Magic investment is working, whether it’s an Alpha common or a Masterpiece. Sig takes a closer look this week and shares his perspective on the trend and potential pitfalls.
Insider: A Deeper Look at Masterpieces
After a few years, we have some concrete data to compare and contrast the Masterpieces. David breaks down what we know to see which are attractively priced.
Insider: Avoiding the Largest Reprint Risks
Sometimes a card can reach surprising highs by dodging reprint time and again, despite not being a format staple. This week Sig looks at cards you should be aware of because they are climbing to new highs while increasing risk of crashing upon reprinting.
Insider: The Masterpiece Controversy
Masterpieces have been getting a lot of media coverage on Twitter lately. But what’s really moving the price? This week Sig dives into this controversial topic to find out.
Insider: PGET15OFF
What’s up with this article title? Could it be a…code of some sort? How can it save us money on Magic cards?
Insider: Top 20 Masterpieces to Collect
Brian looks to the Masterpieces for the cards offering the best value at this time. Here are his picks for the best 20 Masterpieces to invest in.
Insider: The Last Two Inventions
Welcome back, readers! I’ve been doing a lot more macro-level stuff recently, and I felt it was time to jump back down to the micro level (i.e. single card) speculation discussion. What prompted me, you might ask? These two Inventions flipped the switch on that part of my brain that loves Commander brewing. Wow. These last […]
Insider: Drawing Inferences From Masterpieces
With the fourth batch of Masterpieces spoiled, we’re starting to get a better idea of Wizards’ plans for them—and possibly some signs of their banning philosophy.
Insider: Masterpieces and the Worldwake Effect
Masterpieces are on everyone’s mind and Brian is no exception. He breaks down what their permanent inclusion in boosters will mean for MTG finance.