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Magic: The Gathering [MTG] - $7USD Free Cards/Credit @ PucaTrade

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Magic: The Gathering [MTG] - $7USD Free Cards/Credit @ PucaTrade
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Forgot69 on 30/04/2015 - 14:03 pucatrade.com (161 clicks)
Last edited 30/04/2015 - 16:48

TL;DR: $7USD worth of MTG cards for a few basic account setup steps

Hi folks, I've recently taken up MTG aka "cardboard crack" but with my local game store lacking a bit in the stock of cards to sell, I went looking for alternatives.

I've been testing PucaTrade for a few weeks before posting this deal to check out how the service works and so I can make a genuine referral.

Here's a breakdown of how to get the 700 PucaPoints ($7USD credit).

Step Points Gained
Account Verification via SMS 200 PucaPoints
Upload Your Avatar 100 PucaPoints
Add Cards to your Want List 100 PucaPoints
Add your Shipping Address 100 PucaPoints
Mail your first card 100 PucaPoints
Complete your first incoming trade 100 PucaPoints

Here's my thoughts on the site so far, about 4 weeks usage:
PROS:

  • Fixed pricing for all cards - in theory, can't get ripped off on pricing
  • Friendly community, specifically dedicated to MTG trading
  • Credit made from sold cards goes into PucaPoints. Magical "partner proof" currency.
  • Simply gets rid of cards I may never use for cards I do actually want
  • New requests for cards generally get claimed within hours, even commons
  • Technically no postage fees for cards you receive

CONS:

  • Can't 'buy' (but can still sell) foils unless you upgrade to a paid subscription - makes selling those nice expensive foils more difficult with a reduced market for them
  • You can't restrict incoming trades to specific countries only - some trades will take time 3 - 4+ weeks
  • Can only trade Near Mint or Mint cards at the moment
  • Selling can be difficult as you're technically "competing" with all other sellers when a card has been request
  • Must ship your sold cards in "top loaders" - plastic protectors. You'll get some in your incoming trades, so no need to buy really
  • AustPost postage fees to most overseas locations is $2.75AUD, so unless you get a bulk lots of cards in a single shipment, there's less value in cards <$2.75AUD. I personally don't mind shipping cards around the $3USD mark as I figure someone else wants this card, I don't, and it all goes into PucaPoints I want.

So they do have a friend referral system too. If this post or one of my others has helped you in the past, I'd love for you to use my referal link: https://pucatrade.com/invite/gift/63869 Each referal gains 100 PucaPoints.

Do yourself a favour and check out:

  • Tolarian Community College guide to PucaTrade. Maybe use his referral code, I did. He makes amazing MTG content!
  • Gathering Magic's guide to PucaTrade. They have some good suggestions on using a Chrome extension to get notifications of new potential trades/sales.

Happy trading folks!

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  • PlayDis on 30/04/2015 - 16:53

    kinda pushing it for a freebie

    • Forgot69 on 30/04/2015 - 17:11

      True. Technically I guess I could have written $2USD free as you need your shipping address (100PP) and need to add 1 card to your "Want" list (another 100PP). I personally don't consider SMS verification and uploading an avatar a "strings attached" deal.

  • Ebany on 03/05/2015 - 02:56

    tnx. I stopped on 3rd edition with the dual lands, about 1994 I think. I'll never play again but have been wondering if I should sell them and, if so, where I could sell them.

    • Forgot69 on 03/05/2015 - 08:18

      Some of those dual lands are worth some dollars if in reasonable condition. Pukatrade may not be the best place to sell them due to the fact the only deal in mint/near mint condition cards at the moment. Although, lots of traders will write in their profiles what they are looking for and to contact them to organise a price for sub-mint cards. Good luck. I hope you're sitting on a gold mine. ;)

      • Ebany on 03/05/2015 - 21:43

        Couldn't play with them, locally they were not accepted with any of the groups I was part of as they were considered too powerful. They were put into their plastic protectors and went away until another day, I just happened to stop before that day came. On 3rd edition there were very few people who played in my area :)

  • AssociatedMrLeE @ pucatrade.com on 27/05/2015 - 10:56

    Hey guys, I'm on the Pucatrade staff team, so if you have any questions feel free to shoot them to me.

    Some replies to your points:

    "You can't restrict incoming trades to specific countries only - some trades will take time 3 - 4+ weeks"

    Yes you can. It's in settings. Set it to Australia only if you want. There's way more traders in America though. Australia is slowly getting there.

    "Can only trade Near Mint or Mint cards at the moment"

    We're fixing this issue in the next release. But you can send non NM cards if you just PM the person in advanced. Most people don't care and just ask for a small 10% discount. :)

    It's a great system. We're doing MODO integration soon, and a massive UX upgrade.

    I hope you guys are enjoying it :)

  • Dzbluemoon on 16/09/2015 - 09:30

    i've been using http://www.gameology.com.au/ for a while now for MTG. good prices, great delivery and very responsive service.
    copped myself dominion and cards against humanity from there too :P

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