Balin's Tomb #357 (Magic Lord of the Rings Commander)
Balin's Tomb #357 from Magic Lord of the Rings Commander is worth about $186.50 raw (Near Mint) and $243 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $112–$159 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $186.50 | $112 – $159 |
| Lightly Played | $149.20 | $90 – $127 |
| Moderately Played | $111.90 | $67 – $95 |
| Heavily Played | $74.60 | $45 – $63 |
| Damaged | $46.62 | $28 – $40 |
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 | $243 | $146 – $207 |
| PSA 9.5 | $223 | $134 – $190 |
| PSA 9 | $202 | $122 – $172 |
| PSA 7 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| BGS 10 | $316 | $190 – $269 |
| CGC 10 | $146 | $88 – $124 |
| SGC 10 | $146 | $88 – $124 |
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 | $112–$159 | $0 | $0 | $112–$159 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $186.50 | −$24.71 | −$0.00 | $161.79 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $177.17 | −$19.29 | −$0.00 | $157.88 | 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% | $243 | $168 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $202 | $133 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $186 | $119 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $186 | $119 |
"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 Balin's Tomb #357
The Balin's Tomb #357 from Magic Lord of the Rings Commander is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $186.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $243. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.