Alright, so I wanted to keep track of these “March of the Machine” cards, you know, for Magic: The Gathering. I got really into it and figured I should start tracking their prices ’cause, why not? It seemed like a fun little project.
First, I started looking around online to see what kind of info was already out there. I found a few different websites that track Magic card prices. They show you the current prices, and even the prices from way back when. Pretty neat, right?
So, I started making a list. It was a bit of a mess at first, just scribbling down names and numbers on whatever paper I could find. But then I thought, “Hey, I should probably organize this a bit better.”
- I decided to use a spreadsheet.
- I made columns for the card’s name, its current price, and any notes I had about it.
- I also added a column for the date, so I could see how the prices changed over time.
I started adding in all the “March of the Machine” cards I could find. It took a while, going through all those websites and double-checking the prices. But it was kind of fun, in a nerdy sort of way.
Then I got into looking at the price trends. Some cards were going up in price, some were going down, and some were just staying the same. It was like watching a tiny little stock market, but for, you know, pieces of cardboard.
I kept at it, updating my spreadsheet every so often. It became this ongoing thing, almost like a hobby. I’d check the prices, add new cards, and just kind of watch what happened.
Now, my spreadsheet isn’t perfect, but it’s mine. It’s got all the info I need, and it’s kind of cool to look back and see how much things have changed since I started. I guess you could say I built my own little price tracker, just for kicks.
And who knows, maybe this little project will actually help me make some smarter decisions when I’m buying or trading cards. Or maybe it won’t. But either way, it’s been a fun ride.
After a while, I also started adding cards from “March of the Machine: The Aftermath” to my list. It felt like a natural next step, expanding my little project. It was the same process all over again, adding names, prices, and dates. Each card had its own story, its own little journey in the market, and I was there documenting it.
So, What’s the Point?
Well, I guess the point is that sometimes you just stumble into these little projects that end up being way more interesting than you expected. It’s not about making money or becoming an expert. It’s just about following your curiosity and seeing where it takes you.
And for me, it took me down a rabbit hole of Magic card prices, spreadsheets, and a whole lot of fun. Who would have thought, right?
