Mana Vault #229 (Magic Ultimate Masters)
Mana Vault #229 from Magic Ultimate Masters is worth about $116.51 raw (Near Mint) and $85 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $70–$99 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $116.51 | $70 – $99 |
| Lightly Played | $93.21 | $56 – $79 |
| Moderately Played | $69.91 | $42 – $59 |
| Heavily Played | $46.60 | $28 – $40 |
| Damaged | $29.13 | $17 – $25 |
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 | $85 | $51 – $72 |
| PSA 9.5 | $83 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 9 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| BGS 10 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| CGC 10 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| SGC 10 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
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 | $70–$99 | $0 | $0 | $70–$99 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $116.51 | −$15.44 | −$0.00 | $101.07 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $110.68 | −$12.05 | −$0.00 | $98.63 | 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% | $85 | $26 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $73 | $15 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $117 | $58 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $117 | $58 |
"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 Mana Vault #229
The Mana Vault #229 from Magic Ultimate Masters is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $116.51. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $85. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.