City in a Bottle (Magic Arabian Nights)
City in a Bottle from Magic Arabian Nights is worth about $380.00 raw (Near Mint) and $2,392 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $228–$323 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $371.80 | $223 – $316 |
| Lightly Played | $379.25 | $228 – $322 |
| Moderately Played | $361.44 | $217 – $307 |
| Heavily Played | $355.90 | $214 – $303 |
| Damaged | $349.99 | $210 – $297 |
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 | $2,392 | $1,435 – $2,033 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,370 | $822 – $1,165 |
| PSA 9 | $511 | $307 – $434 |
| PSA 8 | $378 | $227 – $322 |
| PSA 7 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| BGS 10 | $3,110 | $1,866 – $2,644 |
| CGC 10 | $1,435 | $861 – $1,220 |
| SGC 10 | $1,435 | $861 – $1,220 |
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 | $228–$323 | $0 | $0 | $228–$323 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $380.00 | −$50.35 | −$0.00 | $329.65 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $361.00 | −$39.31 | −$0.00 | $321.69 | 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% | $2,392 | $2,032 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $511 | $400 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $378 | $285 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $380 | $287 |
"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 City in a Bottle
The City in a Bottle from Magic Arabian Nights is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $380.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,392. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.