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Island [B] (Magic Alpha)
Island [B] from Magic Alpha is worth about $49.95 raw (Near Mint) and $1,050 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$42 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $49.95 | $30 – $42 |
| Lightly Played | $39.96 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $29.97 | $18 – $25 |
| Heavily Played | $19.98 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.49 | $7 – $11 |
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 | $1,050 | $630 – $892 |
| PSA 9.5 | $589 | $354 – $501 |
| PSA 9 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
| PSA 8 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| PSA 7 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $3,639 | $2,183 – $3,093 |
| CGC 10 | $253 | $152 – $215 |
| SGC 10 | $630 | $378 – $536 |
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 | $30–$42 | $0 | $0 | $30–$42 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $49.95 | −$6.62 | −$5.00 | $38.33 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.45 | −$5.17 | −$4.00 | $38.28 | 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% | $1,050 | $868 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $99 | $38 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $90 | $30 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $50 | $-5 |
"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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The Island [B] (Magic Alpha) currently trades at $49.95 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.