Cassie LaBelle

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.

The Modern Series: Coldsnap

Chas is back to resume his excellent financial series on the sets of the past! Coldsnap was quite the oddity and its financial portfolio reflects such! See what strange trends Chas has discovered hiding in the cold crannies of Coldsnap’s history!

Battle For Zendikar Financial Set Review: Part 3!

We’ve got the full spoiler at our fingertips! That means Chas Andres can spill the Magic market beans on the ups, the downs, and the cards to keep an eye on when it comes to Battle for Zendikar finance!

Battle For Zendikar Financial Set Review: Part 2!

It’s been a week of crazy spoilers and preview action for Battle for Zendikar, and that means Chas has his work cut out for him! See the cards he’s high on, the cards he’s passing on, and the cards you should be eyeing if you want to grow your wallet after the set hits shelves!

The Battle Begins!

Battle for Zendikar is going to have treasures beyond our wildest expectations! What financial impact will the set’s incredibly rare lands have? What does that mean for the value of the rest of the set? Chas tells it like it is!

We Did The Math: Prerelease Promos Versus Set Foils

Data is the best way to figure out a trend, so today Chas Andres answers the question of how prerelease foils have been valued as they have changed over time by digging deep into the data and slicing it as thin as it takes until he gets his answer.

Is The Modern Market Broken?

With several high-profile cards spiking in recent weeks, Chas takes a broader look at the price behaviors we’ve seen recently to determine what they say about our broader market structures as a whole.

Where We Went Wrong: Dragons of Tarkir

Chas looks back at his predictions for Dragons of Tarkir now that the cards have had a chance to flourish in Standard and Modern. How well did his predictions hold up, and what lessons (if any) should be taken away from the experience?

The Modern Series: Dissension

Chas takes us for a step into the Wayback Machine this week as he returns to the land of Ravnica for an in-depth look at the value to be found in that much-beloved block’s third expansion, Dissension.

Keep Or Sell? Theros Block Edition!

Sadly, we’re approaching rotation time in Standard! That means some cards will lose value while a few will gain it back and then some! Chas shows you the cards he’s high on keeping (and the ones you should get rid of now!)

Old School Magic!

Another new format is popping up, but this one is quite a bit older! Chas Andres talks about the strange and scattered world of Old School Magic! What cards matter? What variants are there? What kind of players are interested? Chas gives the financial rundown!

A Look Back At Conspiracy

It’s been a year since Conspiracy adorned us with a unique Draft experience and a host of new and old Commander cards! Chas looks at the amazing movement this set has had in the Magic marketplace in the short time since its release!

Modern Masters 2015 Financial Set Review!

Chas Andres is the go-to guy on the finance floor, and there is no set with greater financial implications than Modern Masters 2015! Now that the spoiler is out, see what direction the market will take!

Let’s Get Ready For Modern Masters 2015

Chas’ inbox and social media feeds have been blowing up with folks asking about what they should do about Modern Masters 2015. Chas has answers about print runs, about price math, and about the reprints here!

The Modern Series: Guildpact

Magic finance expert Chas Andres brings another great installment in his acclaimed Modern Series! See which forgotten Guildpact cards are worth their weight in gold now!

Buying High And Selling Low After The Pro Tour

Were you one of the ones who thought Dragons of Tarkir looked weak? It’s okay, we all make mistakes. The finance market is abuzz with all the crazy powerful cards available in Standard, and Chas’ market maneuvering is acting accordingly!