On older cards, Sig has observed how a single vendor’s actions can be the catalyst for price shifts. Today he looks at the recent history and makes predictions for corrections to come.

When Reserved List appreciation is all but guaranteed, could taking out a loan to spec on them be profitable? David looks at a case study of someone who did just that.

A recent debate on the Insider Discord got Sig thinking about the scalability of Magic. Can Magic be an investment vehicle for the rich and famous?

The summer slowdown is upon us, but if you dig deeper you can find some surprising market trends. Sig looks at the newest developments with Magic‘s first few core sets.

Zero-mana artifacts have made MTG finance news lately. Today Sig looks at this unique class of cards, identifying others with open-ended synergy and long-term potential.

Not everyone has the bankroll to engage in transactions with duals and Power. Today Sig considers some specific strategies for grinding value while on a budget.

Brian explains why SCG CON is primed to shake up the world of Magic events in a huge way. What effect will this have on finance?

Sig predicted the rise of Alpha cards—including the commons and uncommons—a while back. While he’s out of town, enjoy this reprisal of his article from December that laid out the case.

The real estate market in Seattle is surprisingly reminiscent of recent Reserved List chatter int the world of Magic. Sig discusses the parallel and attempts to predict what’s to come.

Buylisting is often financially suboptimal, but that doesn’t make it a bad idea. Sig explains why buylisting can be the right move even if it leaves a buck or two on the table.

Unplayable old cards are jumping like crazy. Rather than question the trend, Sig advocates taking advantage by converting those Rebirths and Voodoo Dolls into staples.

Pauper is taking off thanks to community support and GP side events, and speculators are jumping in. But there may be some downsides to buying Pauper cards for profit.

Rob likes the progress of Chromatic Lantern’s value. Take a peek, and find out why!