Time to up and Quit???!!!

[Imsomniac101]

I haven't flopped a real physical magic card in years, let alone play an actual proper vintage match. I've always been on the fence about quitting magic, but with the recent swathe of restrictions, now seems like a better time than ever to sell up.

The cards are collecting dust, and my collection worth a few hundred dollars has been sitting on the shelf accumulating no value at all. Possibly even devaluing. The money is of a meaningful amount should I decide to sell, as student living is pretty expensive.

I've found other hobbies which are cheaper and more popular (read: poker), and even has the potential of putting money into my pocket.

Should I sell up?

Why/Why Not?

[zeus-online]

I'd probably wait for a few months, maybe you'll like the new metagame!

There's also a chance that the value of your cards will go up (or down) due to the changes.

/Zeus

[RThomas]

As someone who took this route, I can offer some advice against looking at poker to "solve all of your monetary problems": don't plan on it doing so.  I should not say much more but direct you to various poker forums where others have chronicled the change.  While I was successful for several months playing cards as a secondary source of income, I quickly burned out and do not look forward to sitting at a poker table again for a long time.  So I would caution you against taking that route unless you feel you are mentally prepared for it.

I would assume that you did not purchase Magic cards with the main intent of selling them later for profit, so I do not think selling all of your cards is going to be the decision you'll be happy with in the long run.  Of course, if you're sure that you're never going to play again, and you have an easy means to move your collection, don't be afraid to do so.  A good part of our game is that there always seems to be a market for your cards.

I should also say that you are incorrect in saying that poker requires a smaller monetary investment.  The residual costs alone are going to rival Magic, and that isn't even considering your own bankroll, training products and related costs.

[Imsomniac101]

I never said I was gonna go pro, or even look to it as a source of secondary income. If I were to play poker, it would be purely for the fun of it. I've been playing for a full year now, and so far it's been far cheaper than MtG (as in I actually made money in poker).

I would assume that you did not purchase Magic cards with the main intent of selling them later for profit, so I do not think selling all of your cards is going to be the decision you'll be happy with in the long run.  Of course, if you're sure that you're never going to play again, and you have an easy means to move your collection, don't be afraid to do so.  A good part of our game is that there always seems to be a market for your cards.

No I did not. I bought them with the intent of playing, but I haven't played a single Vintage match with them, and I can count on two hands the number of sessions I've used my cards. Thing is, I'm unsure as to whether or not I should sell now, or later once the format settles from the aftermath.

[Mantis]

I have heard so many stories of people who quit, and then get sorry afterwards, I would personally not sell my collection ever, unless I was really desperate for money. The only thing you might consider is selling pieces of power or that kind of stuff. In any case just figure out if you think the emotional value of your cards outweighs the financial value attached to the cards, so you might want to sell one portion of your colletion and keep some of your favorite cards. Or just keep one deck together so you can always play when the opportunity comes up.