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Pricing Mythics: Data, Dragons, and Tiers
Mar 12 // by SaffronOlive
Ever wondered about the price of mythics? @SaffronOlive gives you the data, and then applies it to Dragons of Tarkir.
Strange, Large, and Rare: Promos and Oddities Part 1
Mar 10 // by SaffronOlive
Not all Magic cards come from boosters. @SaffronOlive delves into the world of promos, precons, and oddities.
Something Old, Something New, and the new Sarkhan
Mar 06 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive catches you up on the latest Dragons of Tarkir news, including the new planeswalker Sarkhan Unbroken.
Dragons of Tarkir Spoilers In-depth: Ojutai's Command, Kolaghan, Narset
Mar 04 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive discusses Ojutai's Command, the new Narset and Kolaghan, and everything else spoiler related.
Undervalued Pre-Sale Cards, and DTK Spoilers!!!
Mar 02 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses four groups of cards that are undervalued during pre-sale, and talks day one of DTK spoilers.
Seven Dragons to Watch
Feb 27 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses seven dragons that could benefit from Dragons of Tarkir hype.
Buyouts, Scarcity, and Potatoes
Feb 24 // by SaffronOlive
With buyouts being all the rage, SaffronOlive discusses real and artificial scarcity and how to protect yourself from buying $200 Meriekes
Collection Buying 102: More Rules
Feb 21 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive brings you part two of his collection buying series with the help of an actual collection.
A Matter of Timing, Rotation, and Redemption
Feb 18 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive discusses the accelerated set release schedule, rotation, and Magic Online redemption.
Collection Buying 101: Where to Find Collections & Rules
Feb 14 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive digs into the art of collection buying with tips and tricks, and many first hand stories!
Pro Tour Fate Reforged: By the Numbers
Feb 10 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive breaks down the decks and cards of Pro Tour Fate Reforged by the numbers.
Pro Tour Fate Reforged Winners and Losers
Feb 08 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive lists his initial winners and losers from Pro Tour Fate Reforged.
Pro Tour Fate Reforged: Day One Round-by-Round
Feb 07 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive gives a round-by-round breakdown of Day One of Pro Tour Fate Reforged.
Pro Tour Fate Reforged Preview: Ten Decks, Ten Cards
Feb 05 // by SaffronOlive
Ten decks and ten cards to look out for at #PTFRF
Lessons Learned from 45 Crucible of the Spirit Dragons
Feb 02 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive went deep on 45 Crucible of the Spirit Dragons. Here's what he thinks he did right... and wrong.
Tiny Leaders: Introduction
Jan 30 // by SaffronOlive
Tiny Leaders is the hot new format on the block. SaffronOlive walks you through Tiny Leaders and its financial implications.
Week One: Fate Reforged By the Numbers
Jan 27 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive breaks down the decks and number on Fate Reforged from the SCG D.C. Top 64.
Recapping the Craziest Week in MTGFinance: Fate Reforged and Modern
Jan 22 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive catches you up on the crazy price movements of the past week.
Goodbye Modern: Initial Reactions to the B&R Announcement
Jan 20 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive breaks down the most important banned and restricted announcement in years.
Trading for Upside at the Fate Reforged Prerelease
Jan 17 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses some non-FRF cards that he will be targeting in trades this prerelease weekend.
The Expected Value of Fate Reforged
Jan 14 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive crunches the numbers and tells you just how much value you can expect to open in a box of Fate Reforged.
Half Way There: The Mythics of Fate Reforged
Jan 06 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive breaks down the mythics of Fate Reforged.
Just How Good is Soulfire Grand Master?
Dec 31 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses the potential of Soulfire Grand Master with the help of some surprising comparisons.
Fetches in Fate Reforged and Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Dec 25 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses the two big Christmas announcements: Ugin, the Spirit Dragon and fetches in Fate Reforged.
Flashback Drafts: Price Impacts and Profit Potential
Dec 18 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discuses how flashback drafts impact card prices just in time for the cube-paired Urza's and Mirage block drafts on MTGO.
Out-of-Print Booster Boxes: The Five-Star Mutual Fund of MTG?
Dec 13 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive crunches four years of data on sealed booster boxes to see if they're worth long-term speculation.
Modern Masters 2015: Breaking Down the Announcement
Dec 08 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses the implications of the Modern Masters 2 (2015 Edition) announcement.
More Cognitive Bias in MTG Finance
Dec 02 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive returns with part two of Cognitive Bias in MTG Finance and discusses some more ways to save yourself from your mind.
Three Weapons of Influence in Magic Finance
Nov 26 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive talks more psychology in MTG Finance, this time with the help of Cialdini's weapons of influence.
Cognitive Bias in MTG Finance: Save Yourself from Your Mind
Nov 21 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive applies psychology to MTG finance by discussing a few common cognitive biases that are eating into your profits.
