In this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, hosts Griffin and Greg Fleischaker dive into various considerations for buying and owning Magic: The Gathering cards. They discuss whether to collect broadly or target specific cards, the economic advantages of buying singles, and the importance of understanding card conditions and rarities.
The conversation also covers potential budget impacts, navigating the reserve and banned lists, and the nuances of trading and selling cards at local game stores or online marketplaces. Finally, they touch upon the dynamics of community play and the strategic considerations of card selection.
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00:00 Introduction to Griffin Fly MTG
00:24 Building a Card Collection: Broad vs. Specific Goals
00:56 Buying Singles vs. Packs: Economic Efficiency
01:46 Carrying a Card List and Mental Checklists
02:26 Understanding Commander Format and Deck Building
03:10 Color Combinations and Their Costs
09:13 Rarity and Value of Cards
13:01 Reprints and the Reserve List
21:42 Buying and Selling Cards: Marketplaces and LGS
25:26 Trading Cards: Tips and Ethics
29:28 Conclusion and Future Topics
