As Return to Ravnica spoilers continue, a variety of questions arise. With this incredibly popular, highly anticipated set, what are the solid buys? Are there some cards that may gain in value thanks to RtR? Should you buy a booster box now or wait until release? Are there any cards worth preordering? Sigmund touches on all these topics in this week’s article.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twitter has recently been buzzing with MTG discussion. Sigmund touches upon each of the upcoming product releases and uses the facts to theorize how they will impact card prices in the coming months.
Sigmund takes a look at the reasons why investing in Magic is worth even more than the money it makes.
Sigmund discusses his observations at Grand Prix Columbus with specific focus on dealer activity. He also discusses the surprising most valuable card in Standard.
Sigmund returns with part two of his study of Behavioral Economics and how Predictably Irrational human behaviors can manifest itself in the realm of Magic: The Gathering.
Sigmund discusses Game Theory and Behavioral Economics this week, highlighting how these concepts can make us better, more well-rounded MTG traders.
There may only be a few financially relevant cards in M13. This does not imply that M13 won’t have impact on card values in other sets. Sigmund theorizes where the newest set may have the most financial influence.
Sigmund reveals how Magic has helped him cope with a challenging time during childhood, and how being emotional about Magic can sometimes be a good thing. As long as it is kept in check.
Sigmund has been monitoring the Quiet Speculation Insider forums closely and has recently discovered the diversity of our subscribers. In an attempt to reach out to most readers, Sigmund touches on an array of MTG Finance topics.
Sometimes seeking out some less popular cards can lead to better profitability. Sigmund discusses cards which may not see the tournament scene as frequently but may still be worth trading for.
