Earthbind (Magic Alpha)
Earthbind from Magic Alpha is worth about $124.50 raw (Near Mint) and $2,803 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $75–$106 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $124.50 | $75 – $106 |
| Lightly Played | $99.60 | $60 – $85 |
| Moderately Played | $74.70 | $45 – $63 |
| Heavily Played | $49.80 | $30 – $42 |
| Damaged | $31.12 | $19 – $26 |
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 | $2,803 | $1,682 – $2,383 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,239 | $743 – $1,053 |
| PSA 9 | $228 | $136 – $193 |
| PSA 8 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
| PSA 7 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| BGS 10 | $3,644 | $2,186 – $3,097 |
| CGC 10 | $560 | $336 – $476 |
| SGC 10 | $1,682 | $1,009 – $1,430 |
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 | $75–$106 | $0 | $0 | $75–$106 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $124.50 | −$16.50 | −$0.00 | $108.00 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $118.27 | −$12.88 | −$0.00 | $105.39 | 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% | $2,803 | $2,389 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $228 | $154 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $155 | $91 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $124 | $65 |
"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 Earthbind
The Earthbind from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $124.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,803. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.