Grim Tutor (Magic Starter 1999)
Grim Tutor from Magic Starter 1999 is worth about $63.50 raw (Near Mint) and $228 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $38–$54 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $63.50 | $38 – $54 |
| Lightly Played | $50.80 | $30 – $43 |
| Moderately Played | $38.10 | $23 – $32 |
| Heavily Played | $25.40 | $15 – $22 |
| Damaged | $15.88 | $10 – $13 |
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 | $228 | $137 – $194 |
| PSA 9.5 | $164 | $98 – $139 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | $90 – $127 |
| BGS 10 | $296 | $178 – $252 |
| CGC 10 | $137 | $82 – $116 |
| SGC 10 | $137 | $82 – $116 |
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 | $38–$54 | $0 | $0 | $38–$54 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $63.50 | −$8.41 | −$5.00 | $50.09 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $60.32 | −$6.57 | −$4.00 | $49.75 | 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% | $228 | $155 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $150 | $87 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $64 | $7 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $64 | $7 |
"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 Grim Tutor
The Grim Tutor from Magic Starter 1999 is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $63.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $228. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.