Alexander Carl | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:31:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Alexander Carl | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Unlocked: Magic Online’s Numbered Days https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/07/unlocked-magic-onlines-numbered-days/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/07/unlocked-magic-onlines-numbered-days/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:00:43 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=88496

As MTG Arena hits its next benchmark, the future of Magic Online is unclear. Alexander explains why he believes the new platform will eventually replace the old one entirely.

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Insider: Interview with MTGO Entrepreneur Casey Stewart https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/10/insider-virtually-infinite-interview-with-mtgo-entrepreneur-casey-stewart/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/10/insider-virtually-infinite-interview-with-mtgo-entrepreneur-casey-stewart/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:20:24 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=76327

Casey Stewart is an entrepreneur who's re-shaping the MTGO economy. In this interview he shares his thoughts on the MTGO market, botting as a business, price setting, and more.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Lessons from Eternal Masters https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/08/insider-virtually-infinite-lessons-from-eternal-masters/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/08/insider-virtually-infinite-lessons-from-eternal-masters/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:26:28 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=74800

Alexander wraps up his series on investing around Eternal Masters with a retrospective on the strategy and lessons learned.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Nothing is Eternal https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/07/insider-virtually-infinite-nothing-is-eternal/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/07/insider-virtually-infinite-nothing-is-eternal/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2016 10:00:39 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=74218

EMA drafting is all but wrapped up and the Legacy Leagues are about to receive lots of attention. Alexander updates his specs and plans for the next week.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Picks of the Week and Slowing the Bleed https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/insider-virtually-infinite-picks-of-the-week-and-slowing-the-bleed/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/insider-virtually-infinite-picks-of-the-week-and-slowing-the-bleed/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=73934

EMA is finally here! Alexander reminds us of basic strategies to slow the draft bleed and showcases some early 3-0 decks from around the web.

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Virtually Infinite – Winning at Eternal Masters Draft, Part 2 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/virtually-infinite-winning-at-eternal-masters-draft-part-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/virtually-infinite-winning-at-eternal-masters-draft-part-2/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:00:29 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=73698

Alexander presents Part 2 of the Eternal Masters draft primer alongside Limited experts Bing Luke and Matthew Watkins.

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Virtually Infinite – Winning at Eternal Masters Draft, Part 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/virtually-infinite-winning-at-eternal-masters-draft-part-1/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/virtually-infinite-winning-at-eternal-masters-draft-part-1/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=73658

On the eve of Eternal Masters' release, Alexander enlists the help of two expert drafters to break the set down and get a bead on the winning strategies.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Eternal Masters Shakes Things Up https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/insider-virtually-infinite-eternal-masters-shakes-things-up/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/06/insider-virtually-infinite-eternal-masters-shakes-things-up/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:00:47 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=73459

In the wake of the full Eternal Masters spoiler, some prices on MTGO went haywire this week. Alexander covers all the shifts and discusses how he's reacting.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Responding to Eternal Masters https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/05/insider-virtually-infinite-responding-to-eternal-masters/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/05/insider-virtually-infinite-responding-to-eternal-masters/#respond Fri, 27 May 2016 09:00:43 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=73302

In the final stretch before Eternal Masters releases, Alexander is watching spoilers closely for key cards. He explains what to watch out for in the last remaining days.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Last Call on Reserved List https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/05/insider-virtually-infinite-last-call-on-reserved-list/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/05/insider-virtually-infinite-last-call-on-reserved-list/#respond Fri, 13 May 2016 09:00:26 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=72960

After the liquidity crunch during SOI release events, Reserved List staples on MTGO are on sale again. Alexander makes the case for them before turning to Modern specs.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Modern Pickups https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/05/insider-virtually-infinite-modern-pickups/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/05/insider-virtually-infinite-modern-pickups/#comments Fri, 06 May 2016 10:00:46 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=72795

Many cards will be impacted by the release of Eternal Masters, and Modern is no exception. Alexander looks at some Modern cards to target in the lead-up.

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Virtually Infinite – The Advantages of Trading on MTGO https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/04/virtually-infinite-the-advantages-of-trading-on-mtgo/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/04/virtually-infinite-the-advantages-of-trading-on-mtgo/#respond Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:15:22 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=72391

If you're a speculator who hasn't gotten into the MTGO market yet, you're missing out. Alexander explains the unique benefits MTGO offers the investor.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Navigating Set Releases & Updating EMA Specs https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/04/insider-virtually-infinite-navigating-set-releases-updating-ema-specs/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/04/insider-virtually-infinite-navigating-set-releases-updating-ema-specs/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:00:22 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=72248

After a brief hiatus Alexander returns to talk about Eternal Masters. He checks in with his recommended specs and discusses actions to take during SOI release events.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Finding Value in Gateway Legacy Decks https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/03/insider-virtually-infinite-finding-value-in-legacy-gateway-decks/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/03/insider-virtually-infinite-finding-value-in-legacy-gateway-decks/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:00:25 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=71020

Budget decks on MTGO usually feature several high-demand cards that hold most of the value. Alexander explains how to apply this principle to Legacy specs before EMA.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Eternal Masters & The Future of Legacy https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/03/insider-virtually-infinite-eternal-masters-the-future-of-legacy/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/03/insider-virtually-infinite-eternal-masters-the-future-of-legacy/#respond Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:30:41 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=70912

Alexander considers some of the macro trends he expects to see leading up to Eternal Masters, before discussing the most likely reprints that are risky holds.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Hope Springs Eternal https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/02/insider-virtually-infinite-hope-springs-eternal/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/02/insider-virtually-infinite-hope-springs-eternal/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:00:23 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=70392

Alexander Carl returns to QS to discuss the impact Eternal Masters will have on MTGO. This set will be a big one for market movements, so make sure you're informed.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Back in the Saddle Again https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/08/insider-virtually-infinite-back-in-the-saddle-again/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/08/insider-virtually-infinite-back-in-the-saddle-again/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:00:01 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=61909

Carl Alexander is back in the MTGO finance game after a year-long hiatus! He explains his first move in detail: liquidating his account to generate the initial capital he'll need to speculate.

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Insider: Setting Goals with MTGO Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/insider-setting-goals-with-mtgo-speculation/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/insider-setting-goals-with-mtgo-speculation/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2014 13:30:54 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=51098

Whether you're aiming to draft for free or derive your entire income from MTGO, it's important to know the time and commitment your speculation activities will require. Alexander Carl looks at several possible goals and discusses how to achieve them.

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Insider: Virtually Infinite – Portfolio Update https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/insider-virtually-infinite-portfolio-update/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/insider-virtually-infinite-portfolio-update/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:00:07 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=50897

Alexander Carl checks in with the MTGO market, assessing the success of his recent investments and offering detailed analysis of various price movements.

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Don’t Keep Your Coverage Ideas to Yourself! https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/dont-keep-your-coverage-ideas-to-yourself/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/dont-keep-your-coverage-ideas-to-yourself/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2014 09:00:24 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=50286

Ideas for improving coverage can come from anywhere, even we players. You never know when Wizards might pick up a suggestion and run with it!

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