Moment's Peace | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:25:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Moment's Peace | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 MTG Metagame Finance #29 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/mtg-metagame-finance-29/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/mtg-metagame-finance-29/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:00:11 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=91471

In the week leading up to the release of Ravnica Allegiance some interesting decks have popped up. Eddie covers the new tech and discusses cards he's picked up from those lists.

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Ravnica Allegiance: Spoilers, Facts, Specs & More https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/ravnica-allegiance-spoilers-facts-specs-more/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/ravnica-allegiance-spoilers-facts-specs-more/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90531

The sequel to Guilds of Ravnica and the 80th expansion set in Magic: The Gathering's history is due to release on January 25, 2019.  Here's what we know about Ravnica Allegiance (RNA) so far, including any cards in the spoiler, the guilds represented, and cards to speculate on before the full spoiler is released.   The Guilds […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #25 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-25/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-25/#respond Tue, 25 Dec 2018 17:44:01 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90930

The holidays are in full swing and the new year is right around the corner. And as some of you may know, the stock market has been a bit shaky in the last month or so. But it seems Magic is still doing pretty well during this slightly volatile time. I think a good portion […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #24 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-24/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-24/#respond Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:05:52 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90841

Ultimate Masters is still in full bounce back mode, and the last World Magic Cup has come to a finish. Plus, some sweet Ravnica Allegiance spoilers have hit the market so there’s gonna be a nice mix of things to talk about again in this piece. Owing to the spoilers, this might be a little […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #23 (Free Giveaway #2!) https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-23-free-giveaway-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-23-free-giveaway-2/#respond Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90756

Ultimate Masters has hit the market and there’s already been a lot of movement. The prices of the reprints dropped as they usually do when a set first hits the market. But it seems like the prices have started to rebound a lot quicker this time around. There’s a slight possibility they could drop again […]

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Mtg Arena Has Been Framed! Who Is the Real MTGO Killer? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-arena-has-been-framed-who-is-the-real-mtgo-killer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-arena-has-been-framed-who-is-the-real-mtgo-killer/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90705

Magic Online has a problem. A card value problem. In a recent Channel Fireball article, Florian Koch showed just how much card prices have fallen over the past few years: That's right. To own a playset of the cheapest version of every Magic card ever printed on MTGO would have cost you roughly $28,000 in […]

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MTG Questions: What’s an Easy Way to Sell Bulk? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-questions-whats-a-fast-way-to-sell-bulk/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-questions-whats-a-fast-way-to-sell-bulk/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:42 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90648

This is the first article from my new series, MTG Questions. You might be familiar with the Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em series (rebranded as MTG Metagame Finance), which takes a tournament-oriented perspective. I decided to start this series to focus on more general aspects of MTG finance. The two series will work together, as when […]

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Insider: Encountering Counterfeits and Other Grand Prix Stories https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/01/insider-encountering-counterfeits-and-other-grand-prix-stories/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/01/insider-encountering-counterfeits-and-other-grand-prix-stories/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:00:02 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=85710

Adam recounts his experience at Grand Prix Indianapolis, where his first time at the trade table in years brought him into contact with a binder full of counterfeit cards...

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Insider: The Biggest Pauper Winners This Week https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/12/insider-the-biggest-pauper-winners-this-week/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/12/insider-the-biggest-pauper-winners-this-week/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:00:45 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=85198

Pauper now has serious finance potential, and this week the market reacted. Today Adam explores the cards that have had the biggest movements.

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Insider: MTGO Pauper Market Update https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/12/insider-mtgo-pauper-market-update/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/12/insider-mtgo-pauper-market-update/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:35:48 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=85127

Kyle's got some great info on what's happening in Pauper on MTGO – and what to look out for.

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Insider: Profiting from Pauper https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/12/insider-profiting-from-pauper/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/12/insider-profiting-from-pauper/#comments Sat, 23 Dec 2017 17:07:49 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=85090

Adam explains how Channel Fireball's decision to support Pauper at upcoming Grand Prix could impact the market, and he identifies what cards he specifically has his eyes on.

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Insider: Pauper is Basically Legacy https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/05/insider-pauper-is-basically-legacy/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/05/insider-pauper-is-basically-legacy/#comments Thu, 11 May 2017 13:10:05 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=80812

DJ breaks down the opportunities available to us in a humble little format known as Pauper.

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Insider: MTGO Market Report for November 25th, 2015 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/11/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-november-25th-2015/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/11/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-november-25th-2015/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=67723

Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux present the MTGO Market Report for this week, discussing major price trends and recommending specific cards to buy and sell.

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Insider: MTGO Market Report for October 21st, 2015 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/10/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-october-21st-2015/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/10/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-october-21st-2015/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2015 10:00:59 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=66845

Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux present the MTGO Market Report for this week, discussing major price trends and recommending specific cards to buy and sell.

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Insider: Danger Room Updates https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/06/insider-danger-room-updates/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/06/insider-danger-room-updates/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:30:36 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=61222

Brian DeMars introduces his brainchild Magic variant, the Danger Room. He shares his current list and the philosophy behind it, before looking at Origins for new additions.

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Insider: MTGO Market Report for June 10th, 2015 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/06/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-june-10th-2015/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/06/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-june-10th-2015/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:00:24 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=60553

Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux present the MTGO Market Report for this week, discussing major price trends and recommending specific cards to buy and sell.

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[MTGO] 1 Year, 100 Tix May Report https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/06/mtgo-1-year-100-tix-may-report/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/06/mtgo-1-year-100-tix-may-report/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:30:12 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=60267

The May report for Sylvain's 100 Tix 1 Year project is here. Modern propelled the account over 200 Tix this month and is a format every speculator on MTGO should pay attention to. See what Sylvain has to say about it.

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Insider: MTGO Market Report for May 13th, 2015 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/05/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-may-13th-2015/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/05/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-may-13th-2015/#comments Wed, 13 May 2015 10:00:23 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=59932

Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux present the MTGO Market Report for this week, discussing major price trends and recommending specific cards to buy and sell.

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[MTGO] 1 Year, 100 Tix April Report https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/05/mtgo-1-year-100-tix-april-report/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/05/mtgo-1-year-100-tix-april-report/#respond Fri, 08 May 2015 09:00:28 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=59538

The April report for Sylvain's 100 Tix 1 Year project is here. This month the account lost ground compared. Sylvain draws two lessons from the flop and his specs on DTK packs.

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Insider: MTGO Market Report for April 22nd, 2015 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/04/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-april-22nd-2015/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/04/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-april-22nd-2015/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2015 09:00:38 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=59212

Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux present the MTGO Market Report for this week, discussing major price trends and recommending specific cards to buy and sell.

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