Acid Rain | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:32:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Acid Rain | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 A Much Needed Break from MTG Finance https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/08/a-much-needed-break-from-mtg-finance/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/08/a-much-needed-break-from-mtg-finance/#respond Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:32:34 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=99210

Introspection has led Sig to the realization that he's become disengaged with Magic finance lately. This week he shares his reasons, and touches upon what needs to happen to "wake him up" and reinvigorate his interest in the hobby.

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The Mental Mindset for Buylisting https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/08/the-mental-mindset-for-buylisting/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/08/the-mental-mindset-for-buylisting/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:40:14 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=99007

It's impossible to time the market perfectly. This can lead to a feeling of disappointment when watching a buylist constantly fluctuate. This week Sig shares his strategies--both financial and emotional--that help him buylist confidently in a volatile market.

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Are Reserved List Cards Rebounding Already? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/07/are-reserved-list-cards-rebounding-already/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/07/are-reserved-list-cards-rebounding-already/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:11:06 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=98754

Sig's not sure, but it looks like certain pockets of Reserved List cards are on the rebound. This week, he takes a close look at the market and speculates as to why there may be movement in these key cards after a brief sell-off.

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Modern Horizons 2 and Summer Regressions https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/06/modern-horizons-2-and-summer-regressions/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/06/modern-horizons-2-and-summer-regressions/#respond Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:07:13 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=98410

Returning from a well-deserved vacation, Sig takes a wider look at the Magic finance landscape, examining Modern Horizons 2, Reserved List staples, and more.

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Looking Ahead to When the Pandemic Ends https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/11/looking-ahead-to-when-the-pandemic-ends/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/11/looking-ahead-to-when-the-pandemic-ends/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=96682

COVID-19 has certainly taken its toll on the MTG economy. This week Sig examines pricing trends over the past 8 months and attempts to predict what may happen once the pandemic ends and in-person paper events can once again take place.

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The Quiet Rise of The Dark Prices https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/11/the-quiet-rise-of-the-dark-prices/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/11/the-quiet-rise-of-the-dark-prices/#respond Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=96619

When you think of the "Four Horsemen" sets, cards from Arabian Nights, Legends, and Antiquities readily come to mind. But lately, Reserved List and other cards from The Dark have been on the rise. This week Sig highlights this recent trend.

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Italian Legends: A Worthwhile Consideration https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/09/italian-legends-a-worthwhile-consideration/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/09/italian-legends-a-worthwhile-consideration/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:10 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=96020

Sig has been examining different budget options to help folks acquire cards suffering the Reserved List buyout craze of 2020. Now he turns his attention to Italian Legends. Are there good deals to be found? This week Sig takes a look and shares how to shop for them!

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