This week David looks at specs based on legends from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth that will make a splash in Commander. What makes a good buy?

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This week David S. provides some ideas on how Wizards of the Coast can save the Standard format.

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This week David S. looks at the values of the current Standard sets. Do any have sealed product worth picking up, or is cracking packs a losing proposition?

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Wizards' big announcement of extending Standard may have some financial ramifications. David S breaks them down and looks at opportunities for speculation.

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David S. experimented with buying bulk rares on TCGPlayer. The experience yielded some unexpected results, exposing an issue with how TCG sets shipping prices.

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An article from another site on the rising cost of Magic has David S. questioning "Is Magic really getting more expensive?" Join him as he runs the numbers.

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Now that Oathbreaker is an official format, what are the hot cards? What specs should we look for? David S. shares six cards he has on his radar.

The post Speculating on Oathbreaker, Magic’s New Official Format first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David S. returned from SCGCon Charlotte with a breakdown of opportunities for players, buylisters, and traders... and one group loses out quite a bit.

The post Who Actually Benefits from Going to SCGCon? Charlotte Event Breakdown first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David S. discusses the recent spike in cards for Urtet decks, as well as some juicy targets the speculators may have missed. Is it still early enough to strike?

The post No Myr Coincidence: Speculating on Urtet first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David S. discusses the viability of Wizards of the Coast's current strategy from the local game store owner's point of view. Will Magic die without the LGS?

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David S. got to sling some Sneak and Show in person, and is back with both a tournament report and some juicy financial takes for Legacy lovers.

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David S. reassesses Wizards' "fireside chat" in the new year, talking data, dishonesty, and implications for the game's future and that of its players.

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David S. looks at another hobby passion of his for lessons he can pull into Magic finance and running his store.

The post Knowledge Transfer: What Diablo II: Resurrected Taught Me About Magic Finance first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David S. looks back at the Ikoria Triome cycle to get a feel for where the Streets of New Capenna tri lands might go, comparing them to dual lands.

The post Deep in These Streets: Diving Into Tri Lands first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

This week, David S. looks at some odd price movement over the past month and offers possible explanations for these oddities. Mistake? Or Manipulation?

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In the wake of Magic 30th Anniversary Edition and the Remastered sets, David S. delves into sealed product and whether or not it makes for sound investments.

The post Rethinking Perspectives: Are Sealed Boxes Solid Investments? first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David S. shares his rekindled love of cubing, or drafting a custom format, which has brought together his playgroup in Limited bliss.

The post Cubin’ with Schumann: Triomes, Nostalgia, and Oko first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

What does the uber-expensive Magic: 30th Anniversary Edition spell for the future of reprints, proxies, and the Reserved List? David S. brings a hot take!

The post Times A-Changing: My Take on 30th Anniversary Edition first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David S. is back from his second vending event with the scoop on displays, universal pricing, payment options, player types, and more!

The post From Pre to Post: Vending Experience Redux first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David S. prepares for another vending event at a local game store. Review his takeaways from last time and see what's different this go 'round!

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