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Topic: Post for Magic Stuff #85 - How slow can we go?
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jbark Member
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posted January 19, 2014 10:53 AM
  
quote: Originally posted by spike777: I really want a sweet marit lage token, but I hate foils and I think the SCG one looks kind of stupid. That got me thinking- can you commission full-art proxies for something like this? Like get someone to paint/draw a sweet leviathan-looking avatar labeled with 20/20, flying, indestructible? Does anyone know contact info for someone that does this?
someone in china can. but for real there are people that make good proxies. look on ebay and ask some of the people selling "alters" or proxies.
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Krieg Member
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posted January 19, 2014 12:39 PM

quote: Originally posted by Pail42: Does anybody know if wizards is still selling commander 2013? My local Target is completely sold out and I'm curios if I should expect them to restock.
Commander 2013 decks are currently available for stores to order directly from WOTC 2 case max.
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stu55 Member
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posted January 19, 2014 06:23 PM

I picked up like 20 playmats recently that I need to mail. What is the best way to send them all at once without getting them creased or damaged?
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jbark Member
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posted January 19, 2014 06:48 PM
  
Is there a priority mail box big enough? If not custom make your own. Or buy the one for your dimensions. Should find a small case or lot on eBay/amazon/uline.
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iccarus Member
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posted January 19, 2014 07:23 PM

quote: Originally posted by jbark: Is there a priority mail box big enough? If not custom make your own. Or buy the one for your dimensions. Should find a small case or lot on eBay/amazon/uline.
Steep price to pay for a one shot mailing. Those places seldom sell boxes in bundles of less than 20, when dealing with the dimensions you would need for playmats. I would suggest going to something like a UPS store to see if they have a box that fits your needs. Barring that, you could actually try rolling them and putting them into a shipping tube. Or, just order something big on Amazon (that you were planning to buy anyway) that comes in a box that would fit your needs. __________________ Wisconsin - smells like dairy air!I collect Granite Gargoyles. Send them my way.
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jbark Member
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posted January 19, 2014 07:45 PM
  
On uline.com I can get 25 boxes at 24"x5"x18" for $1.26 each and shipping is Around $18 to reading pa. So like $2.25 each. Not sure if the size is correct but if thats the ballpark your looking at spending check it out. Edit: Didn't see you wanted to ship all at once. In that case build your own box. I have done this for car parts and other odd items with no issues.
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coasterdude84 Member
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posted January 21, 2014 06:03 PM

For those of you that double sleeve your decks, what boxes do you use? I've never really given much thought to them and just always used the cheapy Ultra-Pro ones, but those really aren't big enough for a double sleeved 75.
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WeedIan Member
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posted January 21, 2014 10:28 PM

quote: Originally posted by coasterdude84: For those of you that double sleeve your decks, what boxes do you use? I've never really given much thought to them and just always used the cheapy Ultra-Pro ones, but those really aren't big enough for a double sleeved 75.
The more expensive ultra pro ones that come in green, black, blue, red, white. .. Is there still that hoarders group I'm looking to pick up many Savannah lions __________________ Member Since 03/28/2001 12000+ posts 1st in posts in Ontario and Canada 9th in posts on MOTL 5th in Refs in Ontario Pushing to get to top 100 in MOTL Refs
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Volcanon Member
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posted January 22, 2014 01:19 AM

That new bestow cycle in born of the gods is shockingly bad.
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Vegas10 Member
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posted January 22, 2014 05:20 AM
  
quote: Originally posted by Volcanon: That new bestow cycle in born of the gods is shockingly bad.
Obv. bad for constructed, but I think some are ok in sealed.
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jbark Member
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posted January 22, 2014 10:14 AM
  
That's only the common cycle as Well. Maybe there will be a better uncommon set.
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harbingerofthevoid Member
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posted January 22, 2014 10:48 AM
  
A series like:B 1/1 Death touch. Bestow B: unholy strength W 1/1 Lifelink. Bestow W: holy strength R 1/1 Haste. Bestow R: fire breathing G 1/1 Trample. Bestow G: web U 1/1 Unblockable(?). Bestow U: flight Each color gets a 1/1 for 1 with a current color related ability. The Bestowed creature gets a bonus from the old days. Either way you get a 2 for 1 for 1. maybe not but it would be nice to play more bestow stuff since it is a cool (in theory) ability.
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CubFan81 Member
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posted January 22, 2014 11:14 AM

At least for this first go around with Bestow they can't do anything like that. Their own rules for Bestow are that the enchantment effect is identical to the creature it leaves behind. 2/2s give +2/+2, if it gives deathtouch it has deathtouch, etc. What I was hoping for was more alternative Bestow costs. Right now it's mostly original CMC +1-X mana. What about a 4 mana guy that you can bestow for 3 and bouncing a land you control or a 3 mana guy you can bestow for 3 and some x amount of life. Again, maybe on the next go around.
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I3Iood Member
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posted January 22, 2014 02:52 PM

God. I ventured into the Magic:TG Have/Want Lists today and remembered why I do not even bother........ If you want some comedy, check it out. I only included some of the better rules here as there are alot.http://classic.magictraders.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/253566.html quote:
Rules 1. I use Starcity Games for pricing cards. 2.5 Consider my cards are played. They are designed for this purpose. If you want mint grade 9.0 cards hit the back button and go somewhere else. 3. Most deals mail in a PWE sleave and a top loader. But for larger trades or more valuable cards I do go to Bubble mailers and delivery confirmation.This is the first time I have tried this. Success or failure is up to you. Separate rules for FOIL to Lotus 1. I will only trade up 1.5 Dont ask for throw ins or deal evener's this is a strictly card for card trade. 2. Lets assume no trades that aren't at least +15% 3. I will not send first on these trades. 4. All trades must be shipped Priority mail with enough insurance to cover lost or damaged cards. 5. Condition is VERY important. 6. NO standard cards. Modern, Legacy ONLY! 7. All prices will be compared at SCG Want List: FOIL to LOTUS Any Modern/Legacy card that is +15% of the card I currently have for trade. I am collecting Blood Scrivener feel free to throw these in, as a deal evener. No more than four at a time. I want any Language foil or non foil. MINT only. Current Blood Scrivener Count... x72 Have List: FOIL to LOTUS Card. 1x Mutavault M14 NM SCG 59.99 The card you offer must be at least 68.98
1. So he sends with PWE, but you send with Priority Mail. 2. The cards he wants the condition is very important, but the cards he is trading are considered played. 3. No throw ins or deal eveners for you but feel free to throw in or even deal for him. 4. You better be ready to pay a 15% premium to trade with him..... This happens every time I think "Man, maybe I am missing out on some deals by not going to the Magic:TG Have/Want Lists section of the site".
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JesusChristMD Member
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posted January 22, 2014 03:37 PM

i used to love trading.now its awful. everyone tries to shark you. __________________ Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore"
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nderdog Moderator
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posted January 22, 2014 04:21 PM
  
I really want to just flat-out ban the pack-to-power, foil to Lotus, etc. Interesting project if you can legitimately work out trades to increase value by focusing on unique stuff and trading to people's particular interests, but considering virtually every single person doing it is expecting everyone else to bend over and take it from behind to help them make a huge profit to be part of something, it's just really annoying.__________________ There's no need to fear, UNDERDOG is here!All your Gruul Nodorogs are belong to me. Trade them to me, please! Report rules violations. Remember the Auctions Board!
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oneofchaos Member
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posted January 22, 2014 05:03 PM

quote: Originally posted by nderdog: I really want to just flat-out ban the pack-to-power, foil to Lotus, etc. Interesting project if you can legitimately work out trades to increase value by focusing on unique stuff and trading to people's particular interests, but considering virtually every single person doing it is expecting everyone else to bend over and take it from behind to help them make a huge profit to be part of something, it's just really annoying.
Please do or I will just continue taunting them.
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stab107 Member
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posted January 22, 2014 05:57 PM

quote: Originally posted by nderdog: I really want to just flat-out ban the pack-to-power, foil to Lotus, etc. Interesting project if you can legitimately work out trades to increase value by focusing on unique stuff and trading to people's particular interests, but considering virtually every single person doing it is expecting everyone else to bend over and take it from behind to help them make a huge profit to be part of something, it's just really annoying.
I would vote for a ban on pack to power/foil to lotus.
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fluffycow Member
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posted January 22, 2014 06:12 PM
  
What is foil to lotus? I googled it and couldn't find anything
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chaos021 Member
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posted January 22, 2014 06:20 PM
  
quote: Originally posted by nderdog: I really want to just flat-out ban the pack-to-power, foil to Lotus, etc. Interesting project if you can legitimately work out trades to increase value by focusing on unique stuff and trading to people's particular interests, but considering virtually every single person doing it is expecting everyone else to bend over and take it from behind to help them make a huge profit to be part of something, it's just really annoying.
I'll drink to that. __________________ "Message to women worldwide: Girls....we're stupid. We don't like games. We don't know games. We can't read minds. Say it like you mean or STFU." -rockondonMy Sale Thread
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coasterdude84 Member
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posted January 22, 2014 06:51 PM

Any dope can go pack to power. Pros go Squire to Summer Hurricane.Please ban it. Or at least, let us mock morons like that on their lists. That should help discourage the practice.
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jbark Member
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posted January 22, 2014 07:13 PM
  
Can I do a penny to a hundred? I have a penny from 1999 will only trade up to a nickel or better.Doing it is OK but announcing that you want people to trade in your favor to accomplish it is a joke.
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nderdog Moderator
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posted January 22, 2014 07:15 PM
  
quote: Originally posted by jbark: Doing it is OK but announcing that you want people to trade in your favor to accomplish it is a joke.
Exactly. Unfortunately, I don't know the last time I saw someone trying to do it honestly. __________________ There's no need to fear, UNDERDOG is here!All your Gruul Nodorogs are belong to me. Trade them to me, please! Report rules violations. Remember the Auctions Board!
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wayne Member
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posted January 22, 2014 11:20 PM
  
quote: Originally posted by nderdog: I really want to just flat-out ban the pack-to-power, foil to Lotus, etc. Interesting project if you can legitimately work out trades to increase value by focusing on unique stuff and trading to people's particular interests, but considering virtually every single person doing it is expecting everyone else to bend over and take it from behind to help them make a huge profit to be part of something, it's just really annoying.
I'll vote in favour of that
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AEther Storm Member
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posted January 23, 2014 12:36 AM
  
quote: Originally posted by JesusChristMD: i used to love trading.now its awful. everyone tries to shark you.
Trade with me then! I don't bite. 
__________________ I'm a geek, you're a geek. Let's trade.Lord Flasheart: Enter the man who has no underwear. Ask me why. Lieutenant George: Why do you have no underwear, Lord Flash? Lord Flasheart: Because the pants haven't been built yet that'll take the job on!
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