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Brainstorm [Foil] #61 (Magic Mercadian Masques)
Brainstorm [Foil] #61 from Magic Mercadian Masques is worth about $546.10 raw (Near Mint) and $2,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $328–$464 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $5.28 | $3 – $4 |
| Lightly Played | $4.72 | $3 – $4 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,000 | $1,200 – $1,700 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,625 | $975 – $1,381 |
| PSA 9 | $618 | $371 – $525 |
| PSA 8 | $562 | $337 – $478 |
| BGS 10 | $2,600 | $1,560 – $2,210 |
| CGC 10 | $1,200 | $720 – $1,020 |
| SGC 10 | $1,200 | $720 – $1,020 |
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 | $328–$464 | $0 | $0 | $328–$464 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $546.10 | −$72.36 | −$0.00 | $473.74 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $518.79 | −$56.50 | −$0.00 | $462.29 | 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% | $2,000 | $1,692 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $618 | $493 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $562 | $445 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $546 | $431 |
"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 Brainstorm [Foil] #61
The Brainstorm [Foil] #61 from Magic Mercadian Masques is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $546.10. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.