Which Cards should I take from this trade?
Economics forum
Posted on Dec. 27, 2014, 11:07 p.m. by jeffjair09
A trader wants the following cards from me:Chaos Warp 2.31, Daretti, Scrap Savant 7.74, Feldon of the Third Path 1.93, Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury 6.81, Nahiri, the Lithomancer 6.24, Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath 5.80, Skullclamp 1.92, Solemn Simulacrum 3.03
Total Value: 35.78
And the trader says I can have ANY card below as long as it doesn't exceed 35.78. Which card or cards combination would you choose? and why? or would you even give up my cards for the trader? (personal reason. It could be you want Legacy/Modern cards, or you want a certain card for a certain archetype deck, or a card that you like, or a card that you think will go up, etc) I listed the trader's cards in order by price for convenience.
Umezawa's Jitte 35.5Snapcaster Mage 32.93, Mox Diamond 29.56, Iona, Shield of Emeria 26.87, Kaalia of the Vast 24.72, Azusa, Lost but Seeking 23.82, Arcbound Ravager 19.31, Chrome Mox 16.85, Exploration 13.39, Geist of Saint Traft 13.31, Aven Mindcensor 11.53, Mikokoro, Center of the Sea 10.89, Blinkmoth Nexus 10.62, Helm of Obedience 10.59, Chord of Calling 9.89, Glimmervoid 9.64, Sakashima the Impostor 9.32, Birthing Pod 8.43, Restoration Angel 7.89, Kor Haven 7.63, Miren, the Moaning Well 7.28, Figure of Destiny 6.80, Doubling Cube 5.87,
rockleemyhero says... #3
I would definitely take the jitte or snapcaster mage (especially if you'd like to play with them). I'd say kalia is safe from a reprint for awhile but she is easier to trade for. either way, its an awesome trade, I wish I was in your shoes!
PS- i generally see less jittes so I would be more inclined to take it over the rest
December 27, 2014 11:18 p.m.
Unforgivn_II says... #4
Oh man I'd cream myself if I could find a trader who would give up a Jitte for that caliber of cards. Take the Jitte. Unless you need Snapcaster for Modern. Even still, people love their Jittes and don't often give them up, so it couldn't hurt to simply take it and hold it until you have a use for it
December 27, 2014 11:27 p.m.
CommanderOfBolas says... #6
I would take the jitte in a heartbeat. seriously...what you are giving up is nothing (technically they are roughly equal in value, but the jitte is much harder to get and will be much better to trade later on if you don't ever use it)
December 28, 2014 1:30 a.m.
Hjaltrohir says... #7
Umezawa's Jitte I would go for, or Snapcaster Mage.
The Figure of Destiny is definitely not $6, it is $3 maximum.
Epochalyptik says... #2
Umezawa's Jitte, Snapcaster Mage, and Mox Diamond are all safe choices because they're not in a position to be reprinted (some of the other cards may see Modern Masters 2 reprints) and command stable, high values.
You might ask for a throw-in if you choose Snapcaster Mage or Mox Diamond because they aren't as close in value as Umezawa's Jitte.
December 27, 2014 11:13 p.m.