So here's the verdict,
I sold to MTGOTraders and took the hit. It wasn't as painful as I thought it would be, honestly.
Thoughts?:
The percentage lost is worth the peace of mind. The time from requesting the sale to having the $ in my paypal account was under a half hour, probably under 10 mins.
Did I lose a few bucks? Yes.
Was it quick and easy? Yes.
Did it make me feel like I'm kind of, sort of, supporting my MTGO play? Yes. Great feeling, highly recommend it.
Why did I go with this method?:
I looked at the top sellers on Ebay and saw how little of a return they were able to sell redeemable sets at (presumably because they can do this in bulk)
I figured I'd maybe make a few bucks more, but (for me) it wasn't worth the hassle... i.e. less time running an Ebay sale = more time doing other stuff / MTGO-ing.
If I had enough to buy, say, 10 sets, I may have had to reconsider.
Thanks for the detailed response, I will consider purchasing a set and selling it on Ebay before I sell off tix for $.
(If I'm not too lazy to do so.)
I read the set redemption thread on the forum, but I see people offer to have the set shipped direct from WotC.
So, one more question:
---> When you redeem a set can you plug in any (American) address you want it sent to or it automatically goes to your billing address? <---
I don't mind paying the--whatever 2.9% to paypal--if i must, but that plus the -.05 per tic basically = -.08 per tic.
So, I turn to the wise, wise users of this forum to see if there is a list of respectable ticket buyers or what have you.
Honestly, .08 per $1 is not too much for the peace of mind that I won't be ripped off. But, maybe someone here knows of other outlets for SAFELY selling with a closer to $1 return.
As of now, I'm holding on to a few rabblemasters, I agree that they'll never touch mutavault numbers, but 10-15-ish levels would be nice.
The examples of Hellrider, Thragtusk, and Phantasmal Image are helpful.
Esp. Hellrider, being an agro card.
I would guess that once KTK drops less packs of M15 will be being opened, and so less supply of M15 Chandra and therefore an equalizing of M14 and M15 Chandra?
Basically, it would bug me to sell Chandra from the latest core set for less than its value in the previous core set, that does not seem like a smart move.
The M14 version of Chandra, Pyromancer is fetching about $2 more than the M15 version, will the M15 version ever catch up to the M14? I only really see it in sideboards, 1 copy in a deck.
Also, where will Goblin Rabblemaster be post KTK and beyond? I saw some comments on it in the Standard Movers thread, but...
Goblin Legacy decks are making use of it now, and a lot of red standard decks. How long before it reaches its peak? And does it stay there?
You are right, I am pulling them out of the new player essential box-deal. I did not know they are not available in M15 packs, that makes sense.
Maybe I will hold onto a few, although I don't foresee people knocking down my door to buy these things, (would be nice but...)
Either way, I don't mind an extra 1.50 worth of value in the new player packs, I'll take what I can get.
Thanks again.
These two commons are priced above many of the rares and some mythicals from the M15 core set. They're vanilla 2/2s for 2, so is it because people are playing centaur and zombie decks?
They are worth a ticket or so each (maybe you get .5-.7 if you're selling to a bot) can it possibly stay that way or increase? I guess once the demand is sated they will drop?
Understanding this may aid me in my attempt to figure out the mtgo market in general.
Thanks.
I sold to MTGOTraders and took the hit. It wasn't as painful as I thought it would be, honestly.
Thoughts?:
The percentage lost is worth the peace of mind. The time from requesting the sale to having the $ in my paypal account was under a half hour, probably under 10 mins.
Did I lose a few bucks? Yes.
Was it quick and easy? Yes.
Did it make me feel like I'm kind of, sort of, supporting my MTGO play? Yes. Great feeling, highly recommend it.
Why did I go with this method?:
I looked at the top sellers on Ebay and saw how little of a return they were able to sell redeemable sets at (presumably because they can do this in bulk)
I figured I'd maybe make a few bucks more, but (for me) it wasn't worth the hassle... i.e. less time running an Ebay sale = more time doing other stuff / MTGO-ing.
If I had enough to buy, say, 10 sets, I may have had to reconsider.
Thank you all, again.
(If I'm not too lazy to do so.)
I read the set redemption thread on the forum, but I see people offer to have the set shipped direct from WotC.
So, one more question:
---> When you redeem a set can you plug in any (American) address you want it sent to or it automatically goes to your billing address? <---
Thanks again!
So, I turn to the wise, wise users of this forum to see if there is a list of respectable ticket buyers or what have you.
Honestly, .08 per $1 is not too much for the peace of mind that I won't be ripped off. But, maybe someone here knows of other outlets for SAFELY selling with a closer to $1 return.
Thanks guys
The examples of Hellrider, Thragtusk, and Phantasmal Image are helpful.
Esp. Hellrider, being an agro card.
I would guess that once KTK drops less packs of M15 will be being opened, and so less supply of M15 Chandra and therefore an equalizing of M14 and M15 Chandra?
Basically, it would bug me to sell Chandra from the latest core set for less than its value in the previous core set, that does not seem like a smart move.
Also, where will Goblin Rabblemaster be post KTK and beyond? I saw some comments on it in the Standard Movers thread, but...
Goblin Legacy decks are making use of it now, and a lot of red standard decks. How long before it reaches its peak? And does it stay there?
Maybe I will hold onto a few, although I don't foresee people knocking down my door to buy these things, (would be nice but...)
Either way, I don't mind an extra 1.50 worth of value in the new player packs, I'll take what I can get.
Thanks again.
They are worth a ticket or so each (maybe you get .5-.7 if you're selling to a bot) can it possibly stay that way or increase? I guess once the demand is sated they will drop?
Understanding this may aid me in my attempt to figure out the mtgo market in general.
Thanks.