The Standard format is in constant flux. This makes for a competitive, exciting format. But it also means we have less assurance that the cards we acquire will hold value. Sigmund discusses how to balance your portfolio to best endure the upcoming Standard PTQ season.
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.
Dealing in the obscure can lead to significant profits, but there are added risks associated. Sigmund discusses the best circumstances for acquiring and unloading Magic oddities.
Sigmund deviates from the weekly recommendations and observations and instead discusses how MTG Finance is in itself as enjoyable as tapping lands. Read how this aspect of the game allows him to stay involved even when playing isn’t always an option.
Pro Tour Honolulu coverage was rampant this past weekend. SCG Cincinnati exceeded 600 players in Standard! Sigmund attempts to digest all this information and talks about how to proceed from here, reflecting on the calls QS aired this past weekend.
Dark Ascension has finally arrived in Standard! But many people suspect that the new set is underpowered. Sigmund takes a look at some results from SCG: Richmond to assess what cards merit their hype out the gate.
Sigmund takes a breather from Dark Ascension discussion to turn his attention toward the other evolving subject: Modern! Now that PTQ season is here, do you have the most popular winning cards in your trade binder?
As new sets are released and PTQ seasons change, speculators need to reevaluate their portfolio. Sigmund discusses his newest buy, sell, and hold strategies in light of Dark Ascension and Modern.
Are there any Dark Ascension spoilers worth pre-ordering for profit? Sigmund assesses the valuable cards spoiled so far and speculates on what their projected prices are.
The Dark Ascension spoilers continue to come at us in rapid fire. In an attempt to keep up, Sigmund takes you through some of the latest spoilers and talks about potential relevance.
After a quiet holiday season, the time to buy aggressively is upon us! Sigmund covers the catalysts that will drive pricing trends over the next couple months.
Sigmund assesses how well he adhered to his 2011 New Year’s Resolutions and outlines this year’s, all with an eye toward profitably growing his collection in 2012.
Having an Ad Hoc trade binder can make for a disorganized trading strategy. Read on to find out how Sigmund applies the risk categories identified in last week’s article to organize his trade binder and maximize value.
What levels of speculation risk you are comfortable with? Is your portfolio diverse enough? Sigmund discusses different Magic card risk levels and explores examples of each.
