Shipping costs eat into margins, customs can add delays and fees, and the risk of counterfeit cards increases
There are gigantic
Its sometimes better having people read it, instead of having to explain what the card does, thus giving away your intentions and crazy plans on the table. I think that, overall, the signed card hobby is still a bit niche. As we head into 2025 and another years slate of in-person events centered around Magic or fantasy art, there are still plenty of Magic players and collectors who still fall into the category of I only get cards signed at events Im attending by artists Im meeting, said Schneider
Dryad Greenseeker With enough shuffling effects and topdeck manipulation (Sylvan Library) I can see Dryad Greenseeker as a neat source of card advantage at just 2cmc
I also dont have much experience with vintage WOTC-era stuff, which I imagine is also quite liquid
That's not to say Shimmering Skies has nothing to offer, though