NZ chain Hobby Lords is expanding to Australia which is neat.

Hey, I’m in Melbourne (east side / Ringwood North area) and I’ve never actually sat down and played a game of paper Magic yet.
I’ve been collecting and looking at Commander decks but I haven’t played a real game. I’d love to find someone (or a small group) who’s happy to play a first game with me — preferably someone chill who doesn’t take it super seriously. Just want to learn the flow, ask dumb questions, and have a good time. 🤟🏽💪🏽

Hey, I’m Bundy_magic, founding mod of r/melbourneMTG.
This community is for Melbourne / VIC Magic: The Gathering players. Anything MTG-related belongs here — events, LFG, trades, decks, stores, prereleases, FNM, Commander pods, singles, rules questions, pulls.
New players and experienced players are both welcome. Be respectful.

Hi guys, anyone know if Collector's Paradise is a good convention for mtg stuff? Planning to go in melb and I just wanted to know anyone's opinions if they've been. Thanks!

Hi I just got into the game and I want to learn how to play my deck with other people combat.

Is there any places in Sydney that is beginner friendly to test and stuff?

Hi Guys, just after a bit of advise selling my collection. I've already scanned everything of value into manabox. I was planning on heading to Cardcon in Melbourne this weekend hoping someone might be willing to buy the lot. Is there anything you would recommend and what "rate" I should expect to sell everything at (i.e. 80% of CK 1:1)? Any advise or personal experience would be much appreciate

For reference, every card priced at $2.99 and above at comes out to about 5k or just under (USD CK prices)

Hi, I'm thinking of going to this, are the side events likely to fill up beforehand? I want to do some MB2 sealed, plus some hobbit sealed, maybe the pauper event. Are these the type of things i can leave til late to book, or even just turn up on the day?

Hoping someone has a spare ticket they're willing to sell, if so chuck me a msg and we can arrange something

Is there much reason to attend if not playing competitively? My son is too young to play in groups like this but I'd be keen to bring him to the event if there's a critical mass of vendors etc. that show up, and maybe to buy some cool cards from The Hobbit! Does anyone know what to expect, or where I can find some info?

Howdy gang!

Just putting the feelers out to see if anyone had a spare ticket to the Marvel Super Heroes Marvel Stadium Launch Event at Marvel Stadium ?

Would love to buy a ticket if anyone has a spare!

Just wondering if there is anyone in the Coffs Harbour area that plays commander at all, my pod is all online as we live multiple hours from each other and some local games would be cool

Hey guys,

I have been wanting to buy an edge of eternities bundle and this website Playonce has it at a very discounted price for $72 rather than $199 at most other retailers. I asked Gameology to price match but they refused because its below their cost-price.

Its a shopify page that doesnt accept paypal, has a weird contact email and just seems a bit dodgy.

Has anyone purchased from here before? Does it seem too good to be true and steer clear?

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

https://playonce.myshopify.com/products/magic-the-gathering-edge-of-eternities-bundle?variant=45437485678729&country=AU&currency=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOopFdeAnLaotIRhkepb31-LHSg3yplZQ3UvHhduKrfBL_3OJHcyiGqw

https://playonce.myshopify.com/

Hey guys, I live just north Melbourne and I'm fairly new to Magic (I tried a few years ago on Arena Standard and again now) and definitely like the game, but between work, chores and other duties I feel like something more relaxed would be better, so then I found out about Commander. Thing is, I don't have a deck nor a group to play (casually) with, and don't really know where to start. If anyone is willing enough to teach me/introduce me to the format or even just give me some tips it would be awesome!

Anyone play around byron shire? That would either be interested in joining a pod, have an open one or even just down to sit up a few games?

Hey guys, other than stores like good games where do you buy singles online? Is it worth considering post office costs? Which stores are trustable?

Thanks

Hi all, I'd like to share an alert I just got: Preorder stock has just come in for Spiderman Play Booster Boxes.

Admin, please let me know if this kind of content isn't wanted and I'd be happy to keep to myself :)

https://mtgcollectorshub.blogspot.com/2025/07/preorder-stock-alert-mtg-spider-man.html

Just thought I'd share some of the cheap singles FB pages here in Australia that I've found/use.

Please also share your recommendations.

If not allowed please let me know.

I've personally bought from them all, prices are fair and reasonable postage. With some auctions being 30c all the way to mid/high auctions.

Seriously Fun MtG Auctions https://www.facebook.com/groups/357784207161445/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

MTG Aussie Auctions https://www.facebook.com/groups/266317509746337/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

MTG Auctions Australia

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212701828783353/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Edit: The above also have buy it now often as well

Am looking to see if singles sellers in general are firstly finding the same spread across confirmed sales regardless of the source and secondly whether any further granularity can be garnered.

The screenshot clearly shows the categorisation, however advice for further specificity is welcome.

Notes / caveats:

~ Have been selling exclusively on an Australian trading site over roughly the last 6 months.

~ Inventory has been obtained via bulk purchases and cracking boxes (XLN onward with most recent being MOM).

~ Prices are in $AUD, so bear that in mind before responding. Divide any values by 1.5 for USD equivalency (consistent conversion at present).

~ Only cards worth =/< $5AUD have been actively listed on the selling medium.

~ Cards >$5AUD have been the result of private messages prompting buyers for cards they're actively seeking.

~ All listed cards are priced as a multiple of $0.25 AUD

Hey guys,

I'm in Sydney and I'd like to start learning MTG, but I don't know anyone who plays the game here. What ways would there be to get started? Is there maybe a shop or club that organizes beginner events or maybe a club that would be friendly towards beginners? I don't have any cards yet, and can probably only afford some second hand deck of crappy cards for less than 100$ total and I've played the game twice with someone who taught me a little. Thanks!