What a great thread. Thank you guys, very insightful
2 2018-08-28 15:26:40
Topic: How Cards Grow In Value (3 replies, posted in Buying & Selling Cards)
Hey guys, new to MTG and trading, first post
Yesterday I pulled a Nicol Bolas, the Ravager ($35USD) from a booster. My MTG mentor advises that I sell this bad boy immediately if I'm not going to run it, and I don't plan to. I'm more interested in collecting than playing or profiting, so I'm probably going to keep it, but it got me thinking... Since the Core 2019 set is still so new, how is a card's value going to change, and how quickly? It occurs to me that basic supply and demand explains the initial pricing, but I wonder how cards hold their value, and how volatile prices are near release.
What traits must a card have to keep or grow its value?
When new cards are released, how are they appraised?
Do new cards fluctuate in value very quickly?
Just a general head scratcher to throw around with you guys who have been in the game longer than me. Cheers!