Dark Confidant has been slated for a reprint in MM!

[Dudecore]

I had heard somewhere, do not recall where, that 10% or so of the product was going to Vegas for the Release. Higher Tier stores that make tons of purchases would be getting hundreds of boxes, while smaller stores would be getting 5 or less. Pretty strict rationing.

Modern Masters was also mentioned as an "experiment" of sorts, so it could be completely logical that if this experiment does works - that "Modern Masters 2" would be at a much higher print run and contain similar cards, or at least {Tarmogoyf} and the Fetchlands.

There isn't really much indication that printing 225,000 new Tarmy's would even so much has halve the price he's at now. It doesn't really work that way. With collectors, speculators, people holding onto unopened product, they'd have to completely flood the market with cards to even get the new ones out. All that being said, I'd expect about 150,000 or so to even get out (37,500 playsets). And of those relatively few available cards, prices to remain the same (give or take ten or so dollars)

While 225,000 sounds absolutely incredible, Magic has grown to insane degrees post-NWO. There are almost as many players now then have ever played the game.

[Bozo_Law]

The art is HORRIBLE!

[Double-O-Scotch]

"Ach, Hans, run! It's the artwork!"

[InfinitiveDivinity]

I had heard somewhere, do not recall where, that 10% or so of the product was going to Vegas for the Release. Higher Tier stores that make tons of purchases would be getting hundreds of boxes, while smaller stores would be getting 5 or less. Pretty strict rationing.

Modern Masters was also mentioned as an "experiment" of sorts, so it could be completely logical that if this experiment does works - that "Modern Masters 2" would be at a much higher print run and contain similar cards, or at least {Tarmogoyf} and the Fetchlands.

There isn't really much indication that printing 225,000 new Tarmy's would even so much has halve the price he's at now. It doesn't really work that way. With collectors, speculators, people holding onto unopened product, they'd have to completely flood the market with cards to even get the new ones out. All that being said, I'd expect about 150,000 or so to even get out (37,500 playsets). And of those relatively few available cards, prices to remain the same (give or take ten or so dollars)

While 225,000 sounds absolutely incredible, Magic has grown to insane degrees post-NWO. There are almost as many players now then have ever played the game.

Couldn't have said it better myself. I know that for Colorado (for the most part) every store got a max of 18 boxes, no more. Some big stores bought out other venders to get around 50-ish (54 probably) to increase their inventory. This set makes me happy, but god damn is SCG really starting to piss me off, and you know what, eBay as well. Limited Print Runs shouldn't be given a suggested retail price. Wizards pretty much says, "Here guys, this is what you should sell it at. Now double that." Commander's Arsenal was some complete BS. My LGS only got 6...

[MuggyWuggy]

Yeah many LGS in Los Angeles jack up prices on limited sets as they are released. I'm hoping FTV 20 isn't too much

[Falcon182]

Yeah many LGS in Los Angeles jack up prices on limited sets as they are released. I'm hoping FTV 20 isn't too much

Same in my area... We have a thriving mtg community so MSRP doesn't exist on limited run sets.

[All-Mana Mania]

My lgs is preodering boxes at $150. Packs at $5

[Falcon182]

My lgs is preodering boxes at $150. Packs at $5

Order me a box. I'll pay you $180.

[Langku]

Our LGS doesn't really recognize what a gold mine this release is. The gal who manages the card counter says she'll sell me a box for $165 if she can get a few in. The challenge is that I have such a small town, fragile* LGS that I'm doubtful they'll get much in.

*On a tragic side note, our judge went ballistic on the store clerk a few weeks back. Apparently they had they "gall" to ask the players to leave at closing time when a tournament ran long. The judge at that event went on a shouting tirade so the manager has opted to drop their LGS status. The modern masters set will be our LGS swan song. Core and expansions will be available but that's it.

Bummer. Back to Ebay.

[imthelolrus]

I preordered a box on eBay for 220$ and the lgs around here are doing sealed for 45$ and demand is high... I'm really hoping drafts will happen for around 22 but who knows.

[Dudecore]

I envision a mono-colored Creature Mythic cycle, would probably look like this.
White: {Aven Mindcensor}
Blue: {Vendilion Clique}
Black: {Dark Confidant}
Green: {Tarmogoyf}
Red: {Blood Knight}

[Falcon182]

I envision a mono-colored Creature Mythic cycle, would probably look like this.
White: {Aven Mindcensor}
Blue: {Vendilion Clique}
Black: {Dark Confidant}
Green: {Tarmogoyf}
Red: {Blood Knight}

I'd rather see  {Iona, Shield of Emeria} or  {Linvala, Keeper of Silence} in white. Is ROE fair game for MM?

[Dudecore]

I envision a mono-colored Creature Mythic cycle, would probably look like this.
White: {Aven Mindcensor}
Blue: {Vendilion Clique}
Black: {Dark Confidant}
Green: {Tarmogoyf}
Red: {Blood Knight}

I'd rather see  {Iona, Shield of Emeria} or  {Linvala, Keeper of Silence} in white. Is ROE fair game for MM?

Cutoff is Alara Reborn, so Zendikar is off limits. Also, I doubt they're printing money in EVERY single spot. It is supposed to be draftable, and thus - have bad reprints.

[Rasser]

I envision a mono-colored Creature Mythic cycle, would probably look like this.

Red: {Blood Knight}

?

[Dudecore]

I don't see them printing $40 cards in each Mythic spot. They've never really done anything like that before - not even in a From the Vault. {Blood Knight} would be powerful in Modern Masters limited, and wouldn't destabilize the world.