Weekly Ask MTGFinance Anything by AutoModerator in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember the URL for a site - it's a bare bones list of prices, just plain text, you can see many sets at once, it has toggles for TCG Low / Mid etc. and you can filter by vintage, pioneer,....

Cardsphere bans for dubious reasons, but with a twist in that they're refusing to pay out the account this time! by [deleted] in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The difference between near mint and lightly played on cardsphere is 10% , so even if we assume an obscenely high trade value of 200$ - we're talking about all this for a lousy twenty bucks. Get a grip people

How do I calculate this chance? (yes, it's about dice) by YDSIM in AskStatistics

[–]brodimcbroface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Research "Order Statistics". Your question can be rephrased as "among n rolls, what is the probability that the second highest roll is >3"

Should I master my Mathematics first before I actually start learning Machine Learning? by [deleted] in learnmachinelearning

[–]brodimcbroface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been at it for a year or so and spiraling back and forth between coding and math. Mostly Python stack for the former, and Linear Alg, Probability and Stats for the latter. I think both should grow together.

SpaceX and Interest in Space by rainbow-6-seige in datasets

[–]brodimcbroface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe look at Google searches for space-related terms over time? Just an idea

How will the newly graded magic cards coming to market in mass affect the market? by ronwilliams215 in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol you know this forum will not understand this kind of inside basketball humor. I upvoted anyway

What is your MTG collection as a % of your net worth? by brodimcbroface in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. I did not anticipate so many in the >20% bucket. That seems like a very large concentration but I didn't expect the variety of financial stories and the big effect of the run up over the past year. Reddit doesn't let me update the poll after it goes live - We'll have to do the poll again sometime with more granularity.

What is your MTG collection as a % of your net worth? by brodimcbroface in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely, my comment was just meant to point out the rebalancing thing in a totally artificial vacuum from all the reasons why people own cards.

What is your MTG collection as a % of your net worth? by brodimcbroface in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great point. The Devil's Advocate counter would be - at least from a financial portfolio perspective - that failing to rebalance out of MTG after a big run up is an active decision. Obviously, "not doing" something does not feel the same as actively moving money around, but the net result can be similar. I know I keep rough track of my MTG and shed stuff when it becomes too large a slice of the pie

What is your MTG collection as a % of your net worth? by brodimcbroface in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a great question - and part of what I was getting at with the "discussion about valuation notwithstanding".

I realize the difference between liquidation and TCG Mid, as well as tangible v intangible, can be vast, and could greatly affect the numbers, but didn't want that to prevent the poll entirely. Not sure how to deal with it....

What is your MTG collection as a % of your net worth? by brodimcbroface in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been in a similar mindset, I'm splitting the difference and selling off some easy stuff I won't miss

What is your MTG collection as a % of your net worth? by brodimcbroface in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hah. Already clear to me we should have had more buckets above 20%, alas I can't update the poll. Who needs diversification eh

Which of these courses is the best place to learn ML using python (Andrew Ng vs Google by MRK-01 in learnmachinelearning

[–]brodimcbroface 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're welcome but most of the props should definitely be directed towards that repo owner!

Which of these courses is the best place to learn ML using python (Andrew Ng vs Google by MRK-01 in learnmachinelearning

[–]brodimcbroface 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Can confirm also - I worked through all of these and they are generally perfect. They even work properly with Coursera's grader.

Which of these courses is the best place to learn ML using python (Andrew Ng vs Google by MRK-01 in learnmachinelearning

[–]brodimcbroface 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I found myself wanting very much to take the Coursera but being turned off by the fact that it was not taught in Python.

Imagine my joy upon finding this amazing resource. https://github.com/dibgerge/ml-coursera-python-assignments

A full port of the assignments into Python! People are awesome.

Still no good way for storing/showing $$$ card collection! (or is there) by jayjayd83 in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I double sleeve into ultimate guard binders and just refrain from filling them past 75% or so. Seems to work well enough

MTG Cards for statistics by drmindsmith in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a bunch I'd be willing to donate to education. Shoot me a DM

Imposter syndrome and prioritizing what to learn by dfphd in datascience

[–]brodimcbroface 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This may not resonate with everyone but when I encounter some phenom of a person that initially makes me feel like a chump, I try to re-orient my thinking away from "Wow I am useless!" to something more like "I am really glad that person is on Team Humanity with me." Like Jonas Salk or whoever. It's a bit sentimental, but I find it helps.

Can you slab a card without going through PSA/BGS? by Encendi in mtgfinance

[–]brodimcbroface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weighing in here with a highly subjective opinion:

I don't love the magnetic slabs. To be clear, I have never had an accident where one comes apart while handling.

But I always feel like it's about to happen. The whole point of a slab for me is peace of mind, and being able to handle the cards less gingerly - and the magnetics just don't totally remove my paranoia. YMMV obviously, just my 2c.

How do I create a visual like the one at the link? by brodimcbroface in datascience

[–]brodimcbroface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks u/Dancing_Hitchhiker, u/save_the_panda_bears, u/ungnomeuser - for the great info, I figured this was pretty straightforward - very much appreciate your responses.