In trading as elsewhere, your reputation precedes you. Cultivating a positive image among trading partners will have a significant impact on the deals you can make.
Niels Rietkerk
Niels currently lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and has been collecting, playing and trading since '97. A casual player at heart, his first official tournament was the Unhinged prerelease. You can most commonly find him playing multiplayer Commander, probably trying to talk his way to a win. He has always been passionate about trading, but these days leaves the more volatile markets to people with more time, instead focusing primarily on bulk and collections. As he's one of the most prolific forum members it should come as no surprise that Niels loves to discuss. Feel free to comment or reach out to him on the forums or through Twitter.
Reserved List cards are useful as speculative vehicles, but they’re not as foolproof as they seem. Niels explains some of the crucial downsides they can present.
Niels offers another glimpse into the casual mind with direct examples of card evaluation. He applies the criteria outlined in his last article to several cards from Eternal Masters.
The casual market is often misunderstood by more tournament-oriented players and financiers. Niels offers a glimpse into the mind of the casual player.
Why target the same cards as everybody else? Finding a specific niche tailored to your strengths in the Magic market will let you enjoy a distinct lack of competition.
