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MTG Cards That Everyone Wants from Wilds of Eldraine

8/23/2023

 
Wilds of Eldraine is fall 2023 Standard set and a return to the plane of Eldraine. Players will soon have the opportunity to explore Eldraine's outskirts, along with its inhabitants. While it is unclear what cards may be in the set until spoiler season is over, Wizards of the Coast did preview a few cards early.

From returning legendary creatures and faeries to highly playable reprints, there is a lot to be excited about. We know a return of a bonus sheet full of exciting enchantment reprints will be in boosters of Wilds of Eldraine. Also, Ashiok, Will, and Rowan return as new cards. Furthermore, the adventure mechanic returns with multicolor cards, as well as nonbasic manlands. Beyond that, we will have to wait and see.

In my article, 5 MTG Cards Players Want in Wilds of Eldraine, I highlight five cards that may appear in Wilds of Eldraine. It would be fantastic if Wizards of the Coast included the five potential cards, but there are no guarantees. If you are excited about the set, check out the article to see what predictions may materialize in Wilds of Eldraine.

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How to Skip the Line at Livraria Lello

8/21/2023

 
Livraria Lello is an enchanting bookstore located in Porto, Portugal. Since its opening in 1906, Livraria Lello (or Lello Bookstore) is often called the most beautiful bookstore in the world. Seeing Livraria Lello's mesmerizing staircase, enormous bookshelves, and stained-glass ceiling is a treat for book lovers. Also, fans of the Harry Potter series may want to visit Livraria Lello as a rumor suggests it inspired Hogwarts Castle. ​
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Entrance into Livraria Lello
Visiting Livraria Lello
​Due to Livraria Lello's popularity, entry into the bookstore costs €5 per person. Still, you may use the ticket voucher to receive €5 off a single book purchase. Children aged 0-3 may enter Livraria Lello for free with an accompanying adult. Furthermore, visitors may have to wait in line outside of the front entrance. Wait times to experience Livraria Lello can vary depending on the date and time. Fortunately, there is a way to reserve a ticket-voucher entry in advance, enabling visitors to skip the line regardless of the wait time.​
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Stained Glass Ceiling
Livraria Lello's ticket voucher web page allows visitors to purchase entry in advance. When purchasing a ticket through Livraria Lello's web page, visitors select their date and time to enter the bookstore. Advanced tickets are available every thirty minutes during store hours. Visitors may purchase ticket vouchers months in advance or even the day of a planned visit, so long as tickets do not sell out.
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Priority Entry
Purchasing an advanced ticket voucher for €5 (or €0 for children three and under) provides preferred entry at the designated time slot ahead of others queued in a general entry line. However, advanced ticket voucher holders may need to form a separate line for access, primarily if their time slot gets sold out. Suppose a visitor wishes to skip all lines and head directly into Livraria Lello at a designated date and time. In that case, there is another ticket option available. ​
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Rear of Livraria Lello
Priority ticket vouchers are available in advance, allowing visitors to skip all queues for entry at a specific date and time. Also, purchasing a priority ticket voucher includes a copy of a book from a pre-determined list. At the time of writing, the book options are The Art of War, Romeo and Juliet, The Book of the Jungle, and Los Lusiadas. A priority ticket voucher costs €15.90 or €16.90, depending on the selected book. 

A Livraria Lello employee will ask to scan any ticket vouchers purchased in advance before allowing entry. Visitors should ensure they buy advanced ticket vouchers at least one hour before the scheduled time slot to ensure timely delivery of ticket vouchers via email. Utilizing Livraria Lello's advanced ticket voucher options can save considerable time, creating a more enjoyable experience. ​​

For more Portugal travel information, check out my day trip to Batalha, Portugal travel guide.

Value Buys From The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

8/18/2023

 
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is one of Magic: The Gathering's most exciting set releases in years. Creating a set around a monumental intellectual property is incredible. Players are clamoring for some of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth's chase cards like The One Ring and Orcish Bowmasters.

While some of the most desirable cards in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth fetch an average market price of over $30 each, there are a few highly playable cards that won't break the bank. My  TCGplayer Infinite article, The Best Steals and Deals From Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, reviews several playable cards worth under $10 from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. You may want to read to the article to find out what affordable cards to add to your collection. 

Finding Value in Magic: The Gathering Bulk Cards

8/15/2023

 
New Magic: The Gathering cards from Premier and Masters sets typically are found inside booster packs. Draft, Set, and Collector Boosters are the main forms in which players acquire new Premier and Masters set cards from sealed product. Mythic Rares, Rares, Uncommons, and Commons are the various rarities of cards one may find in a booster pack.

When opening a booster pack, players are often looking for chase Mythic Rares and Rares. However, the majority of cards inside a booster are Uncommons and Commons. Usually, Uncommons and Commons found inside boosters hold little to no value as they are deemed unplayable in Constructed formats. Seldomly, an Uncommon or Common finds its way into a deck, thus increasing is playability and value.

My recent TCGplayer Infinite article, Picking Magic Bulk for Value and Profit, covers how to effectively turn Uncommons and Commons into cash or store credit. If you interested in selling bulk for the most value possible, this article is for you.
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