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Cliff Daigle

Cliff Daigle

I've been playing Magic since 1994 and had serious financial interest since about 2001, when I sold out to pay for a new transmission. I'm a high school teacher by day and a father of two.

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The Year That Was, And What Will Be Coming
Finance

The Year That Was, And What Will Be Coming

Cliff Daigle closes out a year of articles on Cardsphere by looking back at the sheer volume of cards printed in 2022, and offers his sage advice on how to deal with card firehose going forward.

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The gifts I get (and don't get) myself
Finance

The gifts I get (and don't get) myself

More than ever, Magic players are considering which cards are right for them to pick up. With years of Magic finance writing under his belt, here's how Cliff Daigle chooses.

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Why the 30th Anniversary Countdown is the best Secret Lair yet
Finance

Why the 30th Anniversary Countdown is the best Secret Lair yet

What does a seasoned Magic: the gathering financier think of the 30th Anniversary Countdown Kit? Given that it is stuffed with value, Cliff Daigle is definitely enthused.

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Magic's 30th Anniversary Set is a Collectible Replica, not a Replacement
Finance

Magic's 30th Anniversary Set is a Collectible Replica, not a Replacement

Cliff Daigle breaks down the math for Magic's 30th Anniversary set.

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Avoiding Unfinity Puns
Finance

Avoiding Unfinity Puns

Unfinity breaks new ground, even for an un-set. In a time when all sets have special variants and full art lands are commonplace, how much value does Unfinity promise?

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Reprint Recovery
Finance

Reprint Recovery

Cliff Daigle takes a look at the impacts of reprint activity on high demand staples.

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Is Rotation Still a Thing?
Finance

Is Rotation Still a Thing?

Does Standard rotation still matter in Magic Finance? Cliff Daigle revisits some old cards to find out, and looks ahead to identify some nice pickups for right now.

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How to Choose Reprint Targets For Maximum Value
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How to Choose Reprint Targets For Maximum Value

With Double Masters 2022 fully spoiled, now is the time to start planning which reprints are the must-have pickups. Cliff Daigle also reminds us that pre-ordering is not the correct strategy!

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Managing the FOMO
Finance

Managing the FOMO

Summer's a great time for chilling. So why let FOMO make you all anxious? Cliff Daigle has some tips for living through the constant release cycle without losing your mind.

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The List, Remastered
Finance

The List, Remastered

Cliff Daigle runs some numbers around The List changes introduced in Streets of New Capenna. Will prices flatten over time for the chase cards? And what about even Stranger Things?

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Learning a New Rule
Finance

Learning a New Rule

The combined forces of a global pandemix and project booster fun have required sharp speculators to adopt a new rule in order to maximize gains. Are you buying this smart?

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How to Liquidate a Collection
Finance

How to Liquidate a Collection

Sooner or later, almost all Magic players at least think about selling their collection. Cliff Daigle talks about times he's done so, and understanding which approach is best for you.

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The Financial Hierarchy of Formats
Finance

The Financial Hierarchy of Formats

Cliff Daigle shares a hierarchy of formats and explains how they relate to price movement or staleness, especially over the last two years.

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Lessons from the Pandemic
Finance

Lessons from the Pandemic

As well all begin to yet again watch another curve that has nothing to do with mana, Cliff Daigle reflects back on what the pandemic has meant for Magic: the Gathering.

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Secret Lairs and Value
Finance

Secret Lairs and Value

Cliff Daigle is back with another rock solid evaluation of product EV for current Secret Lair drops, and talks about the introduction of "mega-rare" variants.

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If Paper Magic Is Back...
Finance

If Paper Magic Is Back...

Cliff Daigle takes a look at some cards worth picking up as in person play begins to pick up across multiple formats.

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Uncommon (and Common) Value!
Finance

Uncommon (and Common) Value!

Sometimes we get common and uncommon Magic cards that are a real finance opportunity. Cliff Daigle explains three hot choices from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt.

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The Out of Time Superdrop - Is It Worth It?
Finance

The Out of Time Superdrop - Is It Worth It?

Cliff Daigle examines the latest Secret Lairs with an eye on the finance. Is the Out of Time Superdrop worth it?

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The Things Everyone Should Know (But Don't)
Finance

The Things Everyone Should Know (But Don't)

Every so often it's a good idea to cover some of the finance basics for people just now getting started. Cliff Daigle does so with this month's article.

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Planning for the Return
Finance

Planning for the Return

Cliff Daigle shares his advice on smart pickups across multiple formats, as Magic approaches the return of in-person play, Standard rotation, and strong supplemental products.

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The Lotus Effect Isn't Real
Finance

The Lotus Effect Isn't Real

These are unprecedented times for Magic Finance, as we see chase cards and special treatments with higher scarcity than ever before. Cliff Daigle discusses lessons learned in this new era.

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The Mystical Archive and You
Finance

The Mystical Archive and You

Cliff Daigle opens up the Mystical Archive, discussing both the wide variety of printings and how pack collation impacts availability of certain cards.

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When To Get What You Want
Finance

When To Get What You Want

Cliff Daigle amends his rules, adapting to scarcity designed into recent Magic sets like Time Spiral Remastered.

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Value x Time x Percentages
Finance

Value x Time x Percentages

Cliff Daigle is swapping out his fetches and explains how Cardsphere tags help him find the best way to do so.

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Take a Deep Breath
Finance

Take a Deep Breath

Cliff Daigle examines the confluence of events that have led to recent price spikes in the collectibles market. What comes after Wheel?

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