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Topic: Why is everyone hoarding Bonfires?
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luka4050
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posted December 11, 2012 09:35 AM
        
I'm in need of 4 x Bonfires, and with my pretty decent HW list posted, I haven't gotten a single offer or reply from people I've PM and posted on their hw list. I know it's a good card, but I have lots of equally good cards. And if you have them in your H list, why not trade them for something on your W list? I've even been willing to trade up a bit, but. Still not one reply... Very frustrating. -.-__________________
1. siml send is the preferred method for trading/sending, but I'm new to the site and will send first if you have a good bit of references.
2. all cards are nm/m i expect the same.
3. make intial offer and we'll take it from there, I try to respond to everyone if not don't take it personally,
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walkerdog
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posted December 11, 2012 09:42 AM
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Originally posted by luka4050:
I'm in need of 4 x Bonfires, and with my pretty decent HW list posted, I haven't gotten a single offer or reply from people I've PM and posted on their hw list. I know it's a good card, but I have lots of equally good cards. And if you have them in your H list, why not trade them for something on your W list? I've even been willing to trade up a bit, but. Still not one reply... Very frustrating. -.-
Everyone's holding onto the memory of $35+ bonfires, and they don't want to trade them at a reduced value when they think that they could spike again.
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Eatatjoes
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posted December 11, 2012 09:49 AM
They are starting to see play again, and i dont see these going down anytime soon with stomping ground being reprinted.
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WeedIan
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posted December 11, 2012 10:01 AM
Just offer a little more than $25 if you need them that badly.__________________
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rats60
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posted December 11, 2012 10:33 AM
What price guide are you using? If you are trying to trade 25.00 by SCG for them, it's going to be tough. If you are offering 24-25 by the MOTL Guide, you should find someone.
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luka4050
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posted December 11, 2012 10:37 AM
I'm using SCG pricing, but offering up to a $5 bump if I can get 4.. So $20 above all together. I think that pretty fair. I also think 2 Thragtusk for 2 Bonfires is pretty fair as well.. Is that not reasonable?
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bushe
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posted December 11, 2012 10:41 AM
i keep getting offers offers of entreats for bonfires, but I would much prefer the bonfires. Also I would much rather have bonfires than thragtusks. Obviously that is just my opinion, but that is why I am "hoarding" them.
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rats60
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posted December 11, 2012 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by luka4050:
I'm using SCG pricing, but offering up to a $5 bump if I can get 4.. So $20 above all together. I think that pretty fair. I also think 2 Thragtusk for 2 Bonfires is pretty fair as well.. Is that not reasonable?
I'd trade Thragtusks for Bonfires all day long. Thragtusk is 16-17, Bonfire is 24-25. Try using Ebay/Motl Price Guide.
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Dimh
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posted December 11, 2012 11:31 AM
I would suggest selling cards you aren't using and just buy them. Cash will get you what you want.Bonfire ~21 Cavern of Souls x 2 ~16
Steam Vents x 1 ~7
Sprinx's Revelation x 1 ~14
Angel of Serenity x 1 ~15
Thragtusk x 2 ~17
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keywacat
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posted December 12, 2012 12:18 AM
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Originally posted by Dimh:
I would suggest selling cards you aren't using and just buy them. Cash will get you what you want.Bonfire ~21 Cavern of Souls x 2 ~16
Steam Vents x 1 ~7
Sprinx's Revelation x 1 ~14
Angel of Serenity x 1 ~15
Thragtusk x 2 ~17
The problem is finding people to buy without chiselling you for free post or a deep discount.
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dfitzg88
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posted December 12, 2012 12:34 AM
as you've probably figured out, US traders (which make up a signficant portion of the site) avoid international trades like the devil. I've become open about intl trades, but you'll find with high value trades, its still harder to get a US trader to bite.sell stuff at a 10% discount from market value and buy bonfires. its so much smoother and you'll end up down about the same amount as if you had offered $5 extra per bonfire.
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Volcanon
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posted December 12, 2012 01:26 AM
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Originally posted by dfitzg88:
as you've probably figured out, US traders (which make up a signficant portion of the site) avoid international trades like the devil. I've become open about intl trades, but you'll find with high value trades, its still harder to get a US trader to bite.sell stuff at a 10% discount from market value and buy bonfires. its so much smoother and you'll end up down about the same amount as if you had offered $5 extra per bonfire.
Or just buy on eBay. The end price is about the same, you might have to pay a few more dollars of shipping, but then again you don't have to waive liability.
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gaeacradle
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posted December 12, 2012 05:30 AM
First, price guides are called guide for a reason. Second, there are multiple factors of why certain people perceive a card to be worth more than they actually currently are. In the case of Bonfire, it could be either price memory, or the fact that Boros and Gruul are coming out in Gatecrash, further increasing aggro presence in the metagame, which will increase Bonfire's playability, and its price. As always, my advice to people that want something really bad but don't want to give up too much is to sell their cards and then buy what they want on Ebay. Surely you can find a cheap auction or 2.
[Edited 1 times, lastly by gaeacradle on December 12, 2012]
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wayne
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posted December 12, 2012 05:48 AM
I was just wondering why a fair number of people seem to be picking bonfires up at 20 plus. Speculation that gruul and boros would be good?
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Dimh
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posted December 12, 2012 08:10 AM
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Originally posted by wayne:
I was just wondering why a fair number of people seem to be picking bonfires up at 20 plus. Speculation that gruul and boros would be good?
That and it's showing up a bit in decks again.
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wild-ravager
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posted December 12, 2012 06:33 PM
Gruel should be amazing
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