While Sig sold his Alpha cards shortly after Magic 30 Las Vegas, he’s continued monitoring pricing trends. Lately, a few eBay auctions have piqued his interest.

This week, Sig shares three reasons why he feels you should hold off on making your next Magic purchase, at least until this holiday season.

Nine years ago, Sig wrote his first article describing the collectibility of Alpha rares. At the time, he had no idea just how much the Alpha market could explode. This week, he revisits the topic, updating his view on the set and sharing tips on where to buy.

This week Sigmund recaps and comments another of his classic articles from six years ago. This time: a comparison of million-dollar art pieces to Alpha rares.

Sometimes seeking out some less popular cards can lead to better profitability. Sigmund discusses cards which may not see the tournament scene as frequently but may still be worth trading for.