Viewpoints
Chas switches it up this week with a creative writing piece consisting of the viewpoints of three different people drafting and trading at Friday Night Magic.
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.
Flipping Collections
Magic finance expert Chas Andres shares his collection flipping tips—techniques that have made him thousands of dollars that should work for everyone.
The Long Way Home
Is it finally time to sell out of Legacy? Should you stock up on Innistrad booster boxes? Chas examines long-term investing in our current era of Magic.
80 Magic Finance Tips And Facts
Chas shares 80 Magic finance tips and facts—making a profit in this game often involves working with razor-thin margins, so every little advantage is useful.
The Communist Manifesto
Is it possible to share a Magic collection successfully? And, if so, is it worth the stress? Magic finance expert Chas Andres investigates.
Bubbling Over
Chas takes a look at some of the recent single card bubbles to see if he can figure out what’s going on behind the scenes.
Post-Gatecrash Standard
Magic finance guru Chas Andres takes an in-depth look at the cards in the Top 8 Standard decks of Pro Tour Gatecrash in the hopes of picking out some gems.
Bulk Rares
This week Chas talks about the unsung heroes of the Magic finance world that he’s neglected to discuss in depth for far too long: bulk rares.
Foiled Again!
Chas Andres shares his Magic finance expertise by going over all the ins and outs of foil cards.
Should You Sell Your Shocklands?
Today Chas answers the Magic finance question on everyone’s mind after the announcement that shocklands will be back in Dragon’s Maze.
Gatecrash Financial Set Review
Magic finance expert Chas Andres tells you which Gatecrash cards you should buy, sell, and hold on to for the short and long term.
Trading Psychographics Revisited
Chas defines and explores three different trading psychographics in the hopes of figuring out why different people choose to hit the tables with their binders.
Binders, Sleeves, And Trends
Chas takes a look at which Magic binders and sleeves give you the most bang for your buck and gives a brief overview of last week’s trends in Magic finance.
Overcoming Bias
Chas covers several of the most important cognitive biases and how to overcome them in the world of Magic trading and speculation.
Looking Forward, Looking Back
Take a look back at 2012 with Chas as he reviews the year in Magic finance as a whole, highlights his best and worst calls, makes some bold predictions for 2013, and more!