With low-value specs, transaction fees can eat up a large portion of profits. Foils are a natural remedy. Sigmund looks at the phenomenon and suggests some foils for pick-up.
Sigmund Ausfresser
Sigmund first started playing Magic when Visions was the newest set, back in 1997. Things were simpler back then. After playing casual Magic for about ten years, he tried his hand at competitive play. It took about two years before Sigmund starting taking down drafts. Since then, he moved his focus towards Legacy and MTG finance. Now that he's married and works full-time, Sigmund enjoys the game by reading up on trends and using this knowledge in buying/selling cards.
We got a glimpse of the new Standard in Columbus this weekend, but Sigmund suspects the format is far from solved. He explains why this is the best week to buy Aether Revolt cards for PT speculation.
In both stocks and Magic, Sig usually prefers the big-picture approach. This week he zeros in on the details, identifying specific cards he has eyes on for profits.
Sig spent last weekend at GP Louisville, buying, selling, and playing some wacky formats. He shares his finance observations from the event.
After a year of ups and downs in Magic finance, Sig has new optimism for a profitable 2017. He looks back at valuable lessons from 2016 and strategies for the new year.
Sigmund has scaled back his recent bearishness, allowing for some strategic purchases…but only if the time horizon is specifically defined.
Despite all the headwinds Sig’s been discussing, a handful of factors point to a buyer’s market in Magic. He highlights a couple sectors where it may be wise to put money to work.
It’s easy to forget the costs of MTG finance besides simple card prices, but they can be substantial. Today Sig brings some of these dangerously hidden costs to the foreground.
In the wake of the U.S. presidential election, there have been some rapid changes in currencies and the stock market. This leads to new profitable opportunities in Magic finance.
Sigmund has made his first major decision with respect to his collection: to sell out of Legacy. Today he explains his motivations and thought process as he debates the next move.
Sigmund believes it’s time to consider a different paradigm when evaluating our collections, which may lead to some drastic changes to how we invest in Magic.
Sigmund has long believed that Magic’s success as a whole props up high-end cards. So what happens when Standard and Modern cards drop in value? Read on for his take.
Recently Sigmund has been reevaluating his daily commitment to Magic finance. He explains how shifting priorities can lead to a preference for different speculative vehicles.
