Manabarbs from Magic Alpha is worth about $269.07 raw (Near Mint) and $1,150 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $161–$229 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $269.07 | $161 – $229 |
| Lightly Played | $215.26 | $129 – $183 |
| Moderately Played | $161.44 | $97 – $137 |
| Heavily Played | $107.63 | $65 – $91 |
| Damaged | $67.27 | $40 – $57 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,150 | $690 – $978 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,127 | $676 – $958 |
| PSA 9 | $781 | $468 – $664 |
| PSA 8 | $341 | $205 – $290 |
| PSA 7 | $274 | $164 – $233 |
| BGS 10 | $1,495 | $897 – $1,271 |
| CGC 10 | $690 | $414 – $586 |
| SGC 10 | $690 | $414 – $586 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $161–$229 | $0 | $0 | $161–$229 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $269.07 | −$35.65 | −$0.00 | $233.42 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $255.62 | −$27.84 | −$0.00 | $227.78 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $1,150 | $955 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $781 | $634 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $341 | $253 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $269 | $190 |
"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 Manabarbs from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $269.07. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,150. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.