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AuthorCassie LaBelle

Cassie LaBelle is a professional writer and long-time Magic financier based in Denver, Colorado. She has been part of the competitive Magic community since 2001, and has been writing about trading and speculation on a weekly basis since 2010. She believes that smart buying decisions and the framework of personal finance can be used to make Magic more affordable and accessible to all.

I’d Buy That For A Dollar!

There’s nothing like a “dollar box” for bargain-hunting fun! Chas Andres shares his top techniques for going through bulk bins, gives updates on how his 2015 low-cost cards to watch have performed, and shares his thoughts on other new finance developments!

Re-Thinking Commander

It’s a common line in new-set finance reviews: “Commander staple.” But how many of those “staples” match their hype in reality? Chas Andres has changed his thinking. He gives you his latest, plus this week’s trends and his thoughts on the StarCityGames.com weekly sale!

The Ten Rules Of Success

Warren Buffett, so far as we know, is not a Magic player, but the Oracle of Omaha sure knows his finance! Chas Andres takes some lessons from the master and gives updates on #MTGEMN price moves!

Eldritch Moon Finance Review: Part Two

Chas Andres is back with Part Two of his Eldritch Moon Financial Review! Which mythic does he think is way overhyped? Which cycle of cards may prove better than anyone thinks? Most important of all, what would Chas buy if he were in your shoes?

Eldritch Moon Finance Review: Part One

You can never have too many marketplace minds when it comes to Magic’s turbulent economy! Chas Andres talks realistic outcomes for Eldritch Moon prices, awkward recent buyouts, and of course, answers some questions from last week’s comments!

Take Smarter Risks

Not every Magic buy is a huge windfall that’ll put you on the golf course for the rest of your life. The price spike payouts are few and far between, so how do you make money in the meantime? Chas discusses smart risk assessment and answers a few questions from last week’s column!

Gleaning The Forgotten Mythics

Mythic rares are a strange lot. They are usually very hyped, but sometimes things don’t break their way in Standard. Little did you know that there is a ton of value in underprinted cards, even if they’re underplayed! Chas explains!

Getting Ready For Rotation

The new rotation schedule has made the crazy economic fluctuations in Magic’s Standard marketplace happen twice as often! Which cards are going to maintain value? Which are going to tank? Chas explains it all!

Getting Into Legacy With Eternal Masters

With #GPCOL coming up and The SCG Tour® providing a spot nearly every weekend, Legacy is alive and well! Eternal Masters is only going to help the cause, and Chas wants to help you manage your finances in order to enjoy the format without stress!

A Heuristics-Based Approach To Magic Finance

Magic finance doesn’t have hard and fast rules, but it does have a lot of guidelines that are close. Chas Andres provides priceless financial insight by providing the rules of thumb that will keep your Magic collection at its most profitable!

Braving The Bulls And Bears

Though you can’t predict everything about Magic finance, Chas Andres and his experience in the field have resulted in recognizable patterns over the years. Which of these patterns can you use to put a little extra cash in your pocket?

The Future Of Reprints

Although new sets like Eternal Masters and Commander 2015 pop up now and again, they don’t always have Magic’s most treasured cards. Why weren’t Expeditions printed more aggressively? Why don’t they put more high dollar cards in more sets? Chas Andres explains this dilemma.