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Every morning I check [mtgstocks](www.mstgstocks.com) and day after day I see the same thing. The old cards rising again. Not just cards from the [Reserved List]( http://mtg.wikia.com/wiki/Reserved_list) either. NINE of the today’s top twenty risers are from the Reserved List, these can be seen with the * after the name, e.g.. Volath’s Strongold. NINE are reprinted legacy cards, all from the first three expansions. ![OldCards.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmY24VqHQm1iVUsMgtRYFUhvgymFQtRvPZG1A6kHV7GJ6j/OldCards.JPG)

Source: mtgstocks (https://www.mtgstocks.com/interests)

The original printings are becoming rather iconic, and today’s gains are small compared to some of the three digit daily increases I have been seeing lately. I have noticed some discrepancies between prices listed in the USA and Europe, the latter being generally cheaper and in some cases quite significant. I think European’s do have an advantage and it should be exploited. Europe tends to catch up eventually. Lately, I have not been buying any Reserved List cards or any of the old series but I did make a purchase today. I will explain why, and the possible gains I intend to make. These are quite long term holds, although technically they could be considered instant ones. ![Purchase.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZFyUkZC3VMpw7FWC4cDyjyDD4t765ubgCEz6w2NaJhjW/Purchase.JPG)

Source: magiccardmarket (https://www.cardmarket.com/en/Magic)

Above is my purchase: Cards €12.80, Shipping, €4.70, Total €17.50. True, there is some difference between the $ and the € but it’s not so great as to make a conversion for this example. Below is the US average prices for all of these cards and the gains that can be made TODAY. ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSKbqhpWQu1NLtZCedwJgaMunQxKU4jRJ6KFdXWKqBdKh/image.png) If I can sell these cards at the US values, I am generating an ROI of greater than 100%. However, I can’t sell them at these prices, why? There is little demand for some of them. They are being bought by speculators; this is the reason why they are going up for the most part. ![JestersMask.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdSGoSuZgNsyf9ZSuGgs1dz1hnTSRt5jLnCsaRXgDoEi7/JestersMask.JPG)

Source: mtgstocks (https://www.mtgstocks.com/prints/10970)

Why am I buying them?

Look at the trajectory? Do you think they are ever going to retreat from those prices? This is not cryptocurrency, I doubt they will ever recede in value as no more are being made. If I can make a technical profit today, what can I make if I try and sell these in one year? ![LeigeoftheHollows.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZccb4ZhessU5XbnAPv2PgRKn5JpJvixsKG3cX8g34R7b/LeigeoftheHollows.JPG)

Source: mtgstocks (https://www.mtgstocks.com/prints/9935)

I too am a speculator, they are cheap enough to not break the bank, they are on the reserved list and some of them are finding a home within the casual scene. New sets are being released all the time. Quite often a new set will make an old previously worthless card valuable, because it can cause a new combo to materialise. If this ‘old card’ is on the Reserved List, it can potentially have massive gains. For me, it’s a no-brainer to pick some of these cards while they are relatively cheap. I have a varied portfolio of Magic cards, FTSE stocks and of course crypto-currency. If you have any interest if knowledge of Magic the Gathering, you will know its good to horde some Reserved List cards. ![DivindingLine.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbUFN9Kg8tDAxciWwE8tyuDgs5EgNrUTAkekBnPipuug9/DivindingLine.JPG) [![SteemEnginer.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbL3cUmuD8wEbAhqqPtZcxA1QX1PmgQjY6nsMb5XZBepw/SteemEnginer.gif)](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@thesteemengine/introducing-the-steem-engine-initiative)

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