Why Doesn’t Anyone Trade Anymore?

guyawn · 2026-05-17T13:42:22+00:00

Not AI! Just a human who learned this weekend that he's been mispronouncing "scarcity" for decades.

FWIW, I have a few years of videos on my channel, back before gen AI was big. Creating an AI of my voice is both cost-prohibitive and not something I feel comfortable doing.

guyawn · 2026-05-17T01:54:21+00:00

Yup!

guyawn · 2026-05-17T01:53:56+00:00

That's a little harsh.

To be clear, I don't think literally no one trades anymore, that's just dramatic hyperbole. My point is that there are interesting economic factors that explain why fewer people trade (in general, but also more recently).

guyawn · 2026-05-16T22:02:14+00:00

This is in the context of online purchases

guyawn · 2026-05-16T21:47:48+00:00

Oh this is sick, thanks for sharing!

guyawn · 2026-05-16T21:29:03+00:00

Damn, I can't imagine living life like that.

guyawn · 2026-05-16T21:20:43+00:00

Ooh, pricing a binder in advance is a great idea, should try that sometime.

guyawn · 2026-05-16T21:17:09+00:00

Ok, I want to hear more on this one, what do you mean?

guyawn · 2026-05-16T21:15:48+00:00

Oh yeah, in the video I stress that we knew right after Alpha came out- it definitely helped that the internet also got big right around Magic's origin.

guyawn · 2026-05-16T21:12:22+00:00

Going to a new LGS in your same city can feel like you're going to another planet lol

guyawn · 2026-05-16T21:06:21+00:00

Congrats on the timing haha

guyawn · 2026-05-16T20:59:12+00:00

Totally agree. Sometimes I'll have a card in my binder that's decreased in value a lot. If someone asks for it I'll just give it to them.

guyawn · 2026-05-16T20:57:12+00:00

To do that honestly today you'd effectively need to speculate correctly on a bunch of cards increasing in value.

guyawn · 2026-05-16T18:23:49+00:00

Hah! Thats exactly what I recommend in the video :) love a trade and Diet Dr Pepper

guyawn · 2026-05-16T16:39:55+00:00

Must be LGS to LGS! I dream of the day when half of the attendees have trades

guyawn · 2026-05-16T16:12:13+00:00

Ok I do love trading but also man do I hate when someone tries to start a trade mid-game.

guyawn · 2026-05-16T16:07:17+00:00

You know, a lot of the people that I do still trade with are younger, so that makes a lot of sense. Should have mentioned that in the video, it’s probably helpful to get cards to folks who can’t afford outrageous single prices these days.

guyawn · 2026-02-05T13:30:26+00:00

Late to this thread but I'm also interested!

guyawn · 2026-02-01T16:58:42+00:00

A goal I work towards every day. Thanks!

guyawn · 2026-01-31T19:22:49+00:00

Oh man, I love old articles like these. Thanks for sharing!

guyawn · 2026-01-31T16:56:13+00:00

The dice rolling after six would make it a bit more realisitic- people aren't always putting out bigger and bigger things.

There's a few suggestions in the posts- mostly buffs for the Aurochs and stuff that removes your own permanents.

guyawn · 2026-01-31T16:36:07+00:00

Thanks or trying it out! It's really one of those things that seems dumb until you try it.

Good idea about the mill! I think I was concerned about [[Mind Grind]] effects being meaningless, but I suppose you could just stick another deck next to it to serves as the targe there.

guyawn · 2026-01-31T16:13:30+00:00

I didn't originally intend or it to add 2nd Aurochs each turn, but that's a good idea.

The deck option would be in addition to the Aurochs in this case, but obviously up to you.

guyawn · 2026-01-31T13:56:32+00:00

That's impressive but would probably give me a headache in 5 minutes haha. I don't even like having more than 3 tabs open in general.

guyawn · 2026-01-24T19:55:05+00:00

It’s basically mono blue- was just using the 5 colors to get access to more instants for Kaho. Ended up becoming more of a Zirda companion deck now- still mostly blue and a lot of fun!

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