Best Mtg Profits Podcasts (2024)

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Proft for Profit: 5-0 Brews with Proft's Eidetic Memory & The Enigma Jewel 1:38:04

28d ago1:38:04

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Season 21, Episode 06: Brew Session (Proft's Eidetic Memory) + Flashback (Deduce, The Enigma Jewel) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our Discord community!By Faithless Brewing

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MVP145: Manapool.com - The Marketplace for Magic Cards 46:00

3d ago46:00

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Andrew Johnson comes onto the podcast to talk about creating Manapool.com, a marketplace just for Magic cards. Learn about the hottest new marketplace for Magic players and local game store owners to buy and sell Magic singles, and how Andrew and his team of co-founders and building a great solution for the Magic community. Sign up for a Manapool.c…

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Episode 284 - Outlaws of Thunder Junction Hype Preview 41:57

5d ago41:57

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Yeehaw... This week we look at Outlaws of Thunder Junction.So saddle on up and hear us spin yarns about tales from out yonder. What cards do we think are prices well? Which are priced poorly? What's a "case" and how do we solve it, or do they even matter? What's a mole god?By info@podcastone.com

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Brewer's Most Wanted: Thunder Junction Set Review, Part 2 2:12:56

10d ago2:12:56

2:12:56

Season 22, Episode 02: Brewer's Guide to Thunder Junction (Set Review, Part 2) Like Our Content? Support Us on Patreon and Join our Discord Community!By Faithless Brewing

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Episode 283 - Murders at Karlov Manor Set Review 44:27

13d ago44:27

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With Outlaws of Thunder Junction set to release shortly, we look back at our Murders at Karlov Manor card assessment to see how discerning an eye we cast at the set.It feels like we just did this...By info@podcastone.com

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Set Review: Outlaws of Thunder Junction in Modern and Pioneer 2:33:21

19d ago2:33:21

2:33:21

Season 22, Episode 1: Brewer's Guide to Thunder Junction, Part 1 Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our Discord community!By Faithless Brewing

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Episode 282 - Identifying Trusted Vendors 38:04

20d ago38:04

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Usually we discuss how to protect yourself while speccing and in the past have discussed protecting your physical assets but we have no talked about how we, personally, identify vendors we like working with.Until now.We breakdown not just some of the vendors that we continue to shop with or at, either on their dedicated sites or on various market p…

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Episode 281 - Is WotC Running Out of Reprint Equity? 44:47

27d ago44:47

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That's a big question but an important one.An idea born out of an older Reddit thread (link below), we decided to take a look at what WotC has left in the tank for chase reprints in supplemental sets. What does the current reprint philosphy offer? What cards can even be reprinted to get people motivated to buy into supplemental packs?And seemingly,…

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Episode 280 - Fallout Set Discussion 41:56

1M ago41:56

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Stepping outside our normal procedure of, "skip the supplemental analysis" we found a desire to discuss the Fallout product. There were a number of interesting and likeable things we saw within the set as well as some details surrounding the product on the whole that we thought were worth the discussion.Grab a can of Nuka-a-cola and join us as we d…

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Episode 278 - Earnings Call pt2: The Review 44:42

1M ago44:42

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We've covered the numbers, the jargon, and the delviered outlook but now it's time for us to give out actual reviews and thoughgs. Strap in as we discuss our thoughts on not only the earnings report but the future of HAS and WotC.The 2023Q4 earnings call is rough read. Full of business jargon about writedowns and "goodwill" Hasbro put on paper an o…

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Get a Clue: Investigating Deduce 2:13:12

1M ago2:13:12

2:13:12

Season 21, Episode 05: Weekly Roundup + Brew Session (Deduce) + Flashback (Archdruid's Charm) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join or Discord community!By Faithless Brewing

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Episode 278 - Earning Call pt1: The Breakdown 30:10

2M ago30:10

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The 2023Q4 earnings call is rough read. Full of business jargon about writedowns and "goodwill" Hasbro put on paper an over $1 billion dollar loss. Once you cut through that, there are number of important take away, especially surrounding eOne and various licenses.This week we cut through the jargon as best we can and give a quick breakdown, with a…

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Episode 277 - What are the Hardknock Lessons you Learned as a Financier 48:45

2M ago48:45

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There's a lot that goes into being a successful financier, regardless of that product(s) that you are dealing with. A lot of lessons learned come from exposure and failure and we're here to discuss a number of the lessons we have learned over the years.One of the most important lessons, though, is establishing a support network of people who you ca…

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Archdruid's Charm: Fifth Mode Is the Charm 2:04:23

2M ago2:04:23

2:04:23

Season 21, Episode 4: Weekly Roundup + Brew Session (Archdruid's Charm) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our Discord community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed here.By Faithless Brewing

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MVP144: Michael Bahr on Selling Your Game Store 1:11:27

2M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Welcome to another episode of the Manaverse Podcast! My name is Tom Traplin and I am your host and this is the podcast where we talk about building successful friendly local game stores. Today, we’re talking with Michael Bahr, the mind behind the LGS Net Income newsletter and former owner of Desert Sky Games in Arizona. Michael relatively recently …

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Episode 276 - Murders at Karlov Manor Hype Preview 50:12

2M ago50:12

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With full spoilers, a prelease, and several high profile events behind us, this week we look at and discuss the Murders at Karlov Manor.What cards do we think are prices well? Which are priced poorly? What's a "case" and how do we solve it, or do they even matter? What's a mole god?By info@podcastone.com

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The Murder Files: These Unplayables Are Actually Sweet 1:30:34

2M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Season 21, Episode 3: Brewer's Guide to Karlov Manor, Part 3 Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community!By Faithless Brewing

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Episode 275 - Lost Cavers of Ixalan: Hype Review 35:26

2M ago35:26

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With Murders at Karlov Manor set to release shortly, we look back at our Caverns of Ixalan to see how discerning an eye we cast at the set.Were we right, were we wrong? Are we out of touch, or is it truly the children?By info@podcastone.com

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Only Murders in the Manor: Set Review, Part 2 (Modern & Pioneer) 1:44:21

3M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

Season 21, Episode 2: Brewer's Guide to Karlov Manor, Part 2 Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community!By Faithless Brewing

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Episode 274 - Keeping Your Players Engaged and Returning 56:42

3M ago56:42

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Keeping people engaged at the LGS level can be one of the most difficult things to do but one of the most rewarding as you see your players returns, bring new people, or covert walk-ins to lifers.This week we discuss some of the challenges of engaged your yours players, regardless of the game they play. How do you keep people coming back and openin…

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Episode 273 - Adding a New Vertical: What Do We Look For 50:49

3M ago50:49

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Adding a new vertical to your current product selection is never a simple or easy task, whether your an LGS or a vendor, but it is something you will be tasked to do.We break down some of the more important and, in some cases, often overlooked aspects of what goes into picking new product.https://web.archive.org/web/20200605203544/https://magic.wiz…

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Full Set Review: The Best of Murders at Karlov Manor, Part 1 1:37:25

3M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Season 21, Episode 1: Brewer's Guide to Karlov Manor, Part 1 (Pioneer & Modern) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.comBy Faithless Brewing

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MVP143: Behind the Scenes of Altered TCG: A Conversation with Game Designer Marcus Kearsey 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In this episode of the Manaverse Podcast, I interview Marcus Kearsey, a game designer for the Altered TCG team. We discuss the unique aspects of Altered TCG, including its non-combat focus, digital integration, and innovative deck-building mechanics. Kearsey shares his journey into game design, the challenges and rewards of developing a new TCG, an…

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Episode 272 - Honest Review of Rav Remastered 38:24

3M ago38:24

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Ravnica Remastered is upon us and Murders at Karlov Manor is rapidly approaching; spoiler season clobbering the landscape. But what was the reception to RVR like compared to Timespiral Remastered and Dominaria Remastered before?From a player perspective, how did the limited format feel? Was it diverse and engaged or restrictive and boring? As an LG…

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Episode 271 - How's WotC's Recent String of Good Decisions Impacts Vendors and LGS's 40:26

3M ago40:26

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With MaRo telling players to continue to voice their contempt for the current product schedule, WotC walking back their double down that they totally didn't use AI art, combined the OpenGL walk back, WotC has had a string of good decisions.Now, a lot of this still demonstrates initial bad intentions and/or poor first decision making, but we all hav…

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MVP142: The Deck Box - Josh Pyle-Carter on 10 Years of Building Halifax's Premier Local Game Store 2:05:22

3M ago2:05:22

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Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, we dive deep into the world of gaming retail with Joshua Pyle-Carter from The Deck Box. Joshua shares his incredible journey of building a successful gaming store from scratch. We explore how The Deck Box has created a community-centric environment, offering a personalized client service th…

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MVP142: Part 4 - The Deck Box: Pros and Cons of Online Card Sales, and How To Win With a Local First Approach 36:46

3M ago36:46

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In Part 4 of my interview, Joshua Pyle-Carter digs into the future plans for The Deck Box, with their 10-year anniversary quickly approaching this summer. Josh talks about the balance between online and in-store sales, stressing that each requires a vastly different approach and business model, and why he favours the local first approach for his co…

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MVP142: Part 3 - Innovative Inventory and Pricing Strategies in Games Retail - Learn from The Deck Box 34:54

3M ago34:54

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This is Part 3 of my interview with Joshua Pyle-Carter from The Deck Box, Halifax's Premier local games store. We delve into inventory management, pricing strategies, and how Josh empowers his staff to make good decisions without requiring his input as the owner. Joshua talks about balancing pricing for different card rarities, adapting to market c…

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MVP142: Part 2 - Unlocking Retail Success With Personalized Client Service - Insights from The Deck Box 26:17

3M ago26:17

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This is Part 2 of my interview with Joshua Pyle-Carter from The Deck Box where we focus on personalized client service as a key factor in his success. Understanding individual customer preferences, especially in complex games like Magic: The Gathering, is crucial and so is guiding customers based on their interests and experience levels, rather tha…

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MVP142: Part 1 - Joshua Pyle-Carter on The Deck Box, Clients vs Customers, Being Profitable From Day One, and Building Halifax's Premier Local Game Store 35:15

3M ago35:15

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This is part 1 of a 4 part interview I did with Josh Pyle-Carter. He’s the owner of The Deck Box, a massively successful and tremendously cool tabletop game store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In this part of our interview, Josh tells the story of starting his first game store in PEI on a shoestring budget and how being profitable from day 1 was basical…

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Episode 270 - If we ran Hasbro (2024) pt2 41:36

3M ago41:36

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It's 2024 and we're back with our yearly tradition of discussing what we would do if we ran Hasbro.Somehow we're back to talking about how Alta Fox was right, some rather obtuse earnings calls, and a product release schedule bordering on lunacyon top of holiday layoffs.2023 was a certified corporate banger!So buckle up and enjoy some fun back and f…

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Episode 269 - If we ran Hasbro (2024) pt1 24:09

4M ago24:09

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It's 2024 and we're back with our yearly tradition of discussing what we would do if we ran Hasbro.Somehow we're back to talking about how Alta Fox was right, some rather obtuse earnings calls, and a product release schedule bordering on lunacyon top of holiday layoffs.2023 was a certified corporate banger!So buckle up and enjoy some fun back and f…

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MVP141: Altered - The Game Aiming To Change the TCG Industry 41:53

4M ago41:53

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This episode of the Manaverse Podcast features Eric Dieulangard, the CMO of Equinox. Today we're discussing "Altered," a new trading card game scheduled for release in the summer of 2024, and diving into how the game's innovations fit into the business model of your friendly local game store. Eric elaborates on Altered's unique features, including …

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Episode 268 - 2024 Look Ahead 41:50

4M ago41:50

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With 2024 approaching rapidly we go through a few "thought experiments" and discuss what we expect to happen, what we want to happen, where we want to be... even what we want from Organized Play.All in the hopes that our dreams and wishes will come true for the next year and we see positive change and growth from both WotC and Hasbro.…

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The Twelve Brews of Christmas | #CeasefireNow 1:56:03

4M ago1:56:03

1:56:03

Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be found here: https://faithlessbrewing.notion.site/S20E05-The-Twelve-Brews-of-Christmas-9f2a27123fb745079e924dea7717a2ac?pvs=4By Faithless Brewing

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Episode 267 - 2023 Annual Over Under 36:53

4M ago36:53

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This week we circle back to our Annual Over Under lead in to the next calendar year and make wild bets about even wilder events.Taking into account both recent and historic events, we put together a list of items worth discussing, but only through the lens of degeneracy.Come for the specs, stay for the grumpy discussion.…

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Episode 266 - Eternal Weekend Rundown 56:33

5M ago56:33

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Our yearly pilgrimage to Eternal Weekend is complete, the champions crowned, and a bunch of people got to play one of the best team trios format of all time. But what was it like as a vendor and what can you expect as a regulars attendee?Weeks worth of prep for both of us culminated in THE Eternal event of the year. Join us as we discuss what it's …

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A Smuggler’s Best Friend: Inti, Seneschal of the Sun 1:58:37

5M ago1:58:37

1:58:37

Season 20, Episode 4: Weekly Roundup + Brew Session (Inti, Seneschal of the Sun + Smuggler's Copter) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.comBy Faithless Brewing

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Episode 265 - What Are Some of the Biggest Mistakes That Cause Shops to Fail 51:36

5M ago51:36

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This week, we discuss a comment left by YouTube viewer bmatth06.What would you say your biggest mistakes were that caused your shop to fail?It's not something we talk about all that often but with the ever changing landscape of the LGS, this was the perfect time to breakdown some of the most commom reasons an LGS might fail.…

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MVP140: He's Doing $500k/Year In Online Sales, So Why Open A Game Store? 50:14

5M ago50:14

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Welcome to another episode of the Manaverse podcast! I’m your host, Tom Traplin, and today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tyler Brotton, an ambitious entrepreneur charting a unique path in the gaming industry. From starting as an online card trader during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current venture of setting up a brick-and-mortar game s…

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Episode 264 - WHO and LTC Scene Box Discussion 55:55

5M ago55:55

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Consider this a retrospective. What has happened with the Doctor Who set from a retail standpoint and a finance standpoint? Was it a hit or a miss? Do people even remember it?Also, what the hell are Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes? All this and more on this weeks episode.https://mtg.dawnglare.com/?p=viz&s=WHOhttps://wpn.wizards.com/en/products/the-lo…

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Gone Spelunkin’: Twenty Pioneer Brews for Lost Caverns of Ixalan || #CeasefireNow 2:19:31

5M ago2:19:31

2:19:31

Season 20, Episode 3: Brew Session Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.comBy Faithless Brewing

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Episode 263 - Lost Cavers of Ixalan: Hype Review 43:56

5M ago43:56

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With full spoilers, a prelease, and several high profile Pioneer events behind us, this week we look at and discuss the Lost Cavers of Ixalan. What cards do we think are prices well? Which are priced poorly? Is there enough "juice" on the Enchanting Tales sheet to keep people opening this set for a while?…

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Episode 262 - Wilds of Eldraine Set Review 38:13

5M ago38:13

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With Caverns of Ixalan set to release shortly, we look back at our Wilds of Eldraine card assessment to see how discerning an eye we cast at the set.Were we right, were we wrong? Are we out of touch, or is it truly the children?By info@podcastone.com

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The Best of Lost Caverns of Ixalan in Modern & Pioneer (Set Review, Part 2) 2:51:40

5M ago2:51:40

2:51:40

Season 20, Episode 2: Brewer's Guide to Ixalan, Part 2 Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.comBy Faithless Brewing

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Episode 261 - Year 5 Pick Review 47:02

6M ago47:02

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As our fifth year as a podcast draws to a close, we continue our process of self reflection and growth.This episode we look back at four picks, each, and discuss what they represent to us: winners and losers alike, there's always a lesson to be learned.By info@podcastone.com

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Lost Caverns of Ixalan Full Set Review | #CeasefireNow 2:10:53

6M ago2:10:53

2:10:53

Season 20, Episode 1: Brewer's Guide to Ixalan, Part 1 Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.comBy Faithless Brewing

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MVP139: Brendan Carrion on Lorcana Reprints, Restocks, and the Future of the Game 1:12:33

6M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

The launch of Lorcana has been a roller coaster for game stores. The absurdly high demand combined with a very limited supply of product has created a perfect storm for game store owners looking to sell, as well as consumers and collectors looking to buy. Online communities of players/speculators have accused game store owners of scalping and gougi…

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Episode 260 - Year 5 Retrospective 1:00:13

6M ago1:00:13

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As we wrap up fifth year doing the podcast, we take a look back and both this year and years prior to starting the podcast.What were we like then? What's changed? Do we even still enjoy the game anymore? What's up with Standard? Why you should, or shouldn't, own an LGS.It's been a wild wild and here's to another 5!https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/art…

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MVP138: 2ndHandGeek.com - The Marketplace That Supports Your FLGS 50:25

6M ago50:25

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Alan Blakeborough, Founder and CEO of 2ndHandGeek.com, talks about the new online marketplace that supports friendly local game stores. Alan and his team are creating a new competitor to the $9 billion marketplace of eBay, where the fees are competitive and 1% of each transaction gets paid back to the friendly local game store associated with a use…

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