Nazgul #551 from Magic Lord of the Rings is worth about $65.96 raw (Near Mint) and $178 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $40–$56 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $65.96 | $40 – $56 |
| Lightly Played | $52.77 | $32 – $45 |
| Moderately Played | $39.58 | $24 – $34 |
| Heavily Played | $26.38 | $16 – $22 |
| Damaged | $16.49 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $178 | $107 – $151 |
| PSA 9.5 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $231 | $139 – $196 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | $64 – $91 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | $64 – $91 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $40–$56 | $0 | $0 | $40–$56 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $65.96 | −$8.74 | −$5.00 | $52.22 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $62.66 | −$6.82 | −$4.00 | $51.84 | 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% | $178 | $111 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $50 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $66 | $9 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $66 | $9 |
"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 Nazgul #551 from Magic Lord of the Rings is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $65.96. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $178. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.