Fallen Empires has always been neglected due to its large print run and lack of power. But is the set really so irrelevant? This week Sig takes a closer look and shares his appreciation for this classic.
Buylist
The top-moving card last week on MTG Stocks was…Revised Shivan Dragon! Why are Revised cards suddenly rising in price? Sig does some digging to find out.
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.
Rather than dwell on a single topic from MTG finance this week, Sig shares a few headlines worth following: something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.
In 2012 Sig wrote about a trend in Alpha rares he had discovered. Six years later, he considers how the article has aged and makes some bold predictions about Magic‘s first set.
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.
Last year’s run on the Reserved List brought newfound profits to a previously unexplored space. This year the same profits are being realized on other rares from Magic’s earliest sets. But what’s the best way to sell these unplayable cards?
This week, David breaks down a few format staples for five major formats, compares their buylist prices from five top stores, and draws a number of conclusions from the data. If you like getting deep into the numbers, this article is for you.
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.
A week into 2018 we’re already seeing some new trends unfold. Sig takes a step away from Old School to discuss other trends he’s buying into as the year gets underway.
This year in MTG finance turned out great if you had the right exposure, but some formats floundered. Could things change in 2018? Sig makes his predictions for 2018.
The market manipulators are at it again, this time targeting Bazaar of Baghdad. Rather than get upset, Sig considers the practical implications and how we can respond.
People have started moving on Alpha cards, and many are disappearing from the market completely. Sig highlights the unfolding trend, and shares ideas on how to take advantage.
