Well, it’s been a minute since my last post, so I figured I’d jump back in with something that’s both nostalgic and very much part of my life lately (and, apparently, Post Malone’s too): Magic: The Gathering.

Over the holidays, I managed to track down my old box of Magic cards—the same one I’d been searching for around my hometown for what feels like forever. Finally finding it after 20+ years was an awesome moment. Of course, my first thought was, "Do I have anything worth serious money in here?" Mostly, though, I was just pumped to flip through the cards and relive some good memories.

Naturally, the next step was figuring out if I had any treasure in that box. These days, there’s no need to dig through a Beckett magazine at the comic book shop. Instead, I downloaded a card-scanning app that can spit out a card’s value in no time flat. While I didn’t hit the jackpot, I did come across some solid finds—enough to convince me to start listing them on eBay.

A $2,000,000 Card?

Speaking of jackpots, how about that dude who pulled “The One Ring” Magic card last year? The thing was valued at $2 million, and Post Malone actually bought it for that insane amount. While my collection is far from that level, it’s a cool reminder of just how wild the Magic card economy can be.

Here’s the thing: there isn’t just one Magic: The Gathering economy. There are actually a bunch, depending on whether you’re talking about collectors, players, investors, or traders. For someone like me who’s just stepping back into this world and figuring out the ropes of selling on eBay, it’s a lot to process—but also a lot of fun.

If you’re curious to see what I’ve got, swing by my eBay seller page: aaronslc. I even made a custom banner for it, so you know it’s legit. My website’s been pretty quiet for a while, but maybe this post will catch the eye of a fellow Magic enthusiast.

AI and Magic Cards… Because Why Not

To tie this back to some of my usual tech ramblings, I’ve been messing around with AI tools like GPT and Gemini to help streamline my Magic card hustle. One of the scripts I’ve been playing with helps pull together pricing data so I can figure out the best way to list cards. With years of sales data spread across multiple platforms, AI has been a lifesaver for managing what to list, when to list it, and keeping all my spreadsheets under control.

Although these scripts are still under construction, they are viable tools to help with trying to jump in the ocean of knowledge of the MTG world. The scope of information out there—from card values to meta trends—can feel overwhelming, but having AI in the mix makes it feel more approachable. It’s like having a personal assistant who knows the ins and outs of the game and market dynamics, helping me focus on the fun parts while staying efficient.

Between tracking scanned cards, keeping a master inventory, updating eBay listings, and monitoring card value trends, it’s a juggling act. Utilizing some AI manuvers makes this game much more tolerable.

Finding my old Magic cards has been a blast—not just for the nostalgia, but for the chance to dive back into the world of MTG. Whether you’re here for the cards, the tech talk, or just to see if this site is still alive, thanks for reading. And if you’ve got your own stories about Magic: The Gathering, drop me a line. I’d love to hear them!

Now I just need to remember where I put that binder of 1st edition Pokémon cards…