Puca's Mischief #8

I have been putting together Splinter Twin with the hope of participating in the Modern WMCQ this September. Trading locally got me some cards but my main plan was to rely on Puca Trade.
One of my main wants was a second Vendillion Clique. While only a sideboard card in a lot of twin lists it also fits in a lot of decks that I already have pretty much assembled.

It took for what felt like for ages (it was a month) before someone agreed to send me one. Meanwhile with the MERS situation in Korea affecting my schedule I fell out of the habit of sending cards out. I already had points in the bank, and I wasn't getting the card I wanted so I didn't really have the motivation.

With Clique on it's way, and Puca proving to me that I can get desirable cards sent to Korea, I have the fire back. First on the agenda is finishing that Twin deck, then polishing the rough edges of my cube and then perhaps starting the grind for Tarmogoyfs. Realistically though, by the time I have built one modern deck, I have started making googly eyes at the next.

Puca's Mischief #7

All those points I spent the other week have started to come to fruition. I received the first envelope last Friday, a couple on Monday and came home to 4 yesterday (Tuesday).
For an old Magic player with a family this was more exciting than Christmas.

Sending wise I made an effort to properly categorize my Fate Reforged cards so that they were all listed on Puca and stored in the same box. Coupled with the script add on "Puca Power" it reaped immediate though small rewards in helping me find bundle trades despite spending much less time looking for trades.
Adding on an uncommon for an extra 50 or 70 cents makes a big difference if you are anal about margins like I am.

My credit is back up to over a $100 worth without costing me any cards I cared about. I did have sellers regret over a few Dragons of Tarkir cards but was able to replace them fairly easily and finally after being in my binder for what seemed like forever I was able to get rid of my Marit Large token for $18 worth of points.

Now I just have to stay disciplined with my points, I already cracked a little and have a foil Spanish Ire Shaman on the way. Hey it was only $2.50 I tell myself.

The site works, it's a lot of fun and I highly recommend it. I don't know what more I have to add on the topic. I'm not really interested in making a guide. That's something I feel that would be done better with video rather than a blog. The professors Utube channel is probably a great place to start if you are interested.

If you do want to sign up, I have a referral link (https://pucatrade.com/invite/gift/7184) which earns me 200 points for each sign up. If you use it I would be happy to split it with you and send you 100 points. 

Puca's Mischief #6

This week has been a slow week sending wise as I have slacked off on adding and updating my online inventory in favour of updating my cube. Only one trip to the post office for a single envelope. There have been some nice trades that I have left on the table because I don't have any idea how much tracking or registered mail is and the amounts in question are past the point where I am comfortable just sending them by regular mail. Once that is investigated then I can really kick on.

That will have an affect later on but this week I have received and spent a bundle of points. It started last week where I put some wants on my list to round out my cube and $120 worth of credit was gone within 12 hours. Today the first envelope from that spending spree arrived with a pretty Braids and Silverblade Paladin inside. That came all the way from Portugal and only took 8 days despite being opened and searched by Korean customs.

My credit is back up to $60 already and there is another $110 worth in the post. I'm holding of from spending it because a friend is interested in that credit and any purchases made now are unlikely to arrive before the Mystery Box (the name of my cube) is unveiled Sunday week.

I did actively trade for cards that I know are popular with Puca members. I acquired 7 Korean fetch lands which is something I have received requests for. I think I will hold on to them for now to see if their price increases. I also think I can get more on the open market (once Puca adds foreign card support) than just only sending them to the couple of people who messaged me.

Puca's Mischief #5

I had slowed down for a while on Puca Trade as I had credit in the bank, cards on the way and an empty want list. I upped my standards for what I wanted to send and wanted it to be worth my while. Nearly a week went by of casually checking Puca with no deals worth taking. And then BAM, 5 fat envelopes in a single day were packed and sent to all corners of the globe (Finland, Canada, America, Australia and Singapore).

I received my first envelope last Friday and I expect two more to arrive some time this week. Inside was a pack fresh pair of Time Spiral Gemstone Mines and a Gruul Signet. I am now one Gemstone Mine away from finishing my Legacy deck (well the main deck, the sideboard could take a while).
The Gruul signet completes the cycle and puts a cap on my OCD for now.

With more members getting involved in Korea it's getting interesting. While it means I am no longer the exclusive Puca representative of Korea it opens up the chance for cheap and quick trading. It's easier and cheaper for me to go to the post office than it is to go to Seoul.
It has alsomeant the possibility of selling points to fellow members which opens up a whole new dimension to the trading I am doing. If that works out I could finally get Magic to pay for itself!

I am in the middle of finalising my cube want list after a massive overhaul so I am now willing to send a lot more of my collection.
I have a Legacy Deck, two Modern decks and a fun cube. My EDH deck could do with a little love and I should build another one or two for variety. So it feels time to sit back, put the feet up and try and remember who won the dice roll.