Mental Misstep #1179 (Magic Secret Lair Drop)
Mental Misstep #1179 from Magic Secret Lair Drop is worth about $106.28 raw (Near Mint) and $150 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $64–$90 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $106.28 | $64 – $90 |
| Lightly Played | $85.02 | $51 – $72 |
| Moderately Played | $63.77 | $38 – $54 |
| Heavily Played | $42.51 | $26 – $36 |
| Damaged | $26.57 | $16 – $23 |
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 | $150 | $90 – $128 |
| PSA 9.5 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| PSA 9 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| BGS 10 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| CGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| SGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
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 | $64–$90 | $0 | $0 | $64–$90 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $106.28 | −$14.08 | −$0.00 | $92.20 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $100.97 | −$11.00 | −$0.00 | $89.97 | 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% | $150 | $87 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $67 | $10 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $106 | $49 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $106 | $49 |
"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 Mental Misstep #1179
The Mental Misstep #1179 from Magic Secret Lair Drop is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $106.28. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $150. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.