Argivian Archaeologist (Magic Antiquities)
Argivian Archaeologist from Magic Antiquities is worth about $97.81 raw (Near Mint) and $519 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $59–$83 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $97.81 | $59 – $83 |
| Lightly Played | $78.25 | $47 – $67 |
| Moderately Played | $58.69 | $35 – $50 |
| Heavily Played | $39.12 | $23 – $33 |
| Damaged | $24.45 | $15 – $21 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $519 | $311 – $441 |
| PSA 9.5 | $509 | $305 – $433 |
| PSA 9 | $154 | $92 – $130 |
| PSA 8 | $129 | $77 – $109 |
| PSA 7 | $97 | $58 – $83 |
| BGS 10 | $675 | $405 – $574 |
| CGC 10 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| SGC 10 | $311 | $187 – $264 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $59–$83 | $0 | $0 | $59–$83 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $97.81 | −$12.96 | −$5.00 | $79.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $92.92 | −$10.12 | −$4.00 | $78.80 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $519 | $407 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $154 | $90 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $129 | $69 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $98 | $37 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Argivian Archaeologist
The Argivian Archaeologist from Magic Antiquities is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $97.81. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $519. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.