Yeah, so, this work trip is eating my life. I'm hoping to be back to a somewhat normal life schedule by next week, then I can start adding some relevant posts. I've been playing a tweaked Pauper Stars 'n Bars deck on MTGO that I want to discuss. WoW is also showing some changes so I want to discuss those.
This could prove to be a bit of a touchy subject, as some people who I associate with in game feel I am a braggart or similarly do "crazy" things on the AH. This couldn't be further from the truth. I only tell people about making money to spark interest in hopes I can find just one person willing to learn what I have discovered.
I will likely make some follow-up posts regarding this that are more specific. As for generalities; I finally broke 100,000g on my AH character about 2 weeks ago. Most of the income came from flask and frost lotus sales. The rest came from selling cut gems and some mild speculation.
Before I get into the weeds, I want to give credit where it's due. Check out Markco's information on his blog and YouTube channel and visit the JMTC Forums, where I am one of the moderators. Markco and the community members on the forums helped me make the changes I discuss below that eventually led to my moneymaking.
I'm on the road for the release. I'd doubt I'll partake in any festivities, however I'm debating picking up a booster box while I'm here versus ordering one online. I'll have to call the local shop and see what they are asking for the box. The various online sources have boxes at around $100 shipped.
I may also call Wal-Mart; who usually gets some small inventory of stuff like this and most people don't even know about it. I'm just hoping I can convince someone to sell me at a booster box price and not "36 booster packs," which would run closer to $180.
I was pleasantly surprised with WWK at the prerelease. My sealed deck went 2-2 (my first MtG play with real cards in 13 years!) with Black/Blue/spice White. I see a lot of potential with this set, and people who were denouncing it will likely be eating their words in the next couple of weeks.
It may not affect the meta in Standard too much (Vamps, WW and Eldrazi Green get the most love from WWK), but it's already rocking the foundations of Limited. I will not be surprised if a tournament viable Allies deck finally shows up as well.
Thanks to the WWK prerelease, I've been giving MtG a lot of love. I've also been on a lot of work travel, so I've been fighting the Lag Beast; which has been keeping me from playing WoW as much as I normally do.
At any rate, the Frost Wing recently opened, which means Arthas himself is now killable. Our raid is still working through some coordination and execution issues, so we're still working through both Putricide and Blood Queen before focusing on (two dragons and then) Arthas.