Magic The Gathering's new set, Double Masters, releases today. Double Masters is an artifact-focused set containing powerful reprints across multiple formats. My latest article, Competitive Commander Staples in Double Masters, is live on TCGPlayer Infinite. To find out what Competitive Commander (cEDH) cards are in the article, click here.

I am excited to announce that my latest article, Jumpstart Deals and Steals for Commander, is featured today on TCGplayer Infinite. The image below is a hint of what is in the article. Going forward, I will be publishing Magic: The Gathering content on TCGplayer Infinite. Also, I plan to continue writing additional articles on this website. Friday will still be the release day each week for new content. Thank you for the continued support and patronage.

Lang Van is a Vietnamese restaurant that has been open for over 25 years. It is located near the corner of  Shamrock Drive and Eastway Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lang Van serves lunch and dinner every day except on Mondays when closed. Recently, Charlotteans came together and raised over $50,000 to support Lang Van. The owner, Dan Nguyen, was struggling to keep the restaurant afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. Why are residents donating money to help Lang Van? 

Amazing Food
Lang Van offers over 130 dishes on their menu (prices not current). Customers are certain to find something to enjoy even with dietary restrictions or preferences. Pho and Hu Tieu, Vietnamese noodle soups, can be ordered with a variety of meats and seafood. For those interested in something besides soup, the vermicelli dishes are a great option. If a customer is overwhelmed by the menu, Nguyen is willing to assist. Lang Van receives positive reviews about the freshness and taste of their food on Trip Advisor. However, food is not the only thing that receives high praise at Lang Van.

Amazing Service
Nguyen and her employees are focused on taking care of customers. They offer a high level of service to each person whether they choose dining inside or takeout. Nguyen makes every customer feel welcome and appreciated at Lang Van. This sentiment is echoed in a 2017 interview with Nguyen. The main priority for Lang Van's staff is always the customer. Nguyen decided to only allow takeout orders during COVID-19 for the safety of her staff and customers. 

Personal Experience
During a recent visit, I tried the #43 Hu Tieu Hai San. It is a delectable seafood noodle soup and lighter alternative to Pho. I do enjoy Pho and typically order the #26 Pho Dac Biet from Lang Van. Also, the #2 Goi Cuon (Fresh Summer Rolls) is a nice appetizer to enjoy during warm weather. ​

While waiting for a takeout order, I watched Nguyen greet multiple customers by name. She brought beers to a few customers while they waited to place an order. Nguyen and her staff made everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. The way Lang Van treats its customers, along with great food, makes it the best Vietnamese restaurant in Charlotte. Also, Lang Van is the highest-rated restaurant in Charlotte on Trip Advisor. I encourage anyone who enjoys Vietnamese cuisine or dining out to visit Lang Van. 

Miniature Market is an online and retail gaming store located in St. Louis, Missouri. They sell board games, trading card games, tabletop miniatures, and other gaming-related products. A robust buy back system is available for customers to sell Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed product. Customers can also sell miniatures for Pathfinder and Dungeons & Dragons. In addition to offering cash for buy back lists, Miniature Market offers a 30% trade bonus for store credit. ​

Buy Back System Overview
The buy back system on Miniature Market is easy to use. Customers can filter by MTG set, rarity, and foiling. There are options to sort by alphabetical order and price. Foil cards are highlighted to show differentiation between card editions. Prices are shown for Near Mint condition. Played condition is accepted at 75% of the Near Mint price. A robust FAQ is available to help answer questions about the buy back system and process.  ​ 

Even with the PayPal transaction fee, I believe Miniature Market is a suitable buylist alternative to Card Kingdom. I found the system fast and easy to search for card prices. The highlighting of foil cards helped me avoid selecting the wrong edition. The overall process of selling cards to Miniature Market was smooth. However, Miniature Market's response time to questions and comments is slow. Customers should not expect the same level of customer service offered by Card Kingdom. While Miniature Market may not always offer the highest buy back pricing or level of service, it is a worthwhile consideration.

*This article is not sponsored or affiliated with Miniature Market.*