Balance from Magic Alpha is worth about $1,181.88 raw (Near Mint) and $3,545 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $709–$1,005 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,181.88 | $709 – $1,005 |
| Lightly Played | $945.50 | $567 – $804 |
| Moderately Played | $709.13 | $425 – $603 |
| Heavily Played | $472.75 | $284 – $402 |
| Damaged | $295.47 | $177 – $251 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,545 | $2,127 – $3,013 |
| PSA 9.5 | $3,370 | $2,022 – $2,865 |
| PSA 9 | $2,954 | $1,772 – $2,511 |
| PSA 8 | $1,730 | $1,038 – $1,471 |
| PSA 7 | $1,138 | $683 – $967 |
| BGS 10 | $4,609 | $2,765 – $3,918 |
| CGC 10 | $2,127 | $1,276 – $1,808 |
| SGC 10 | $2,127 | $1,276 – $1,808 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $709–$1,005 | $0 | $0 | $709–$1,005 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,181.88 | −$156.60 | −$0.00 | $1,025.28 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,122.79 | −$122.27 | −$0.00 | $1,000.52 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $3,545 | $3,032 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $2,954 | $2,520 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $1,730 | $1,458 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $1,182 | $982 |
"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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The Balance from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,181.88. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,545. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.