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Optimus Prime, Hero [Foil] #27 (Magic Transformers)
Optimus Prime, Hero [Foil] #27 from Magic Transformers is worth about $410.00 raw (Near Mint) and $500 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $246–$348 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $410.00 | $246 – $348 |
| Lightly Played | $328.00 | $197 – $279 |
| Moderately Played | $246.00 | $148 – $209 |
| Heavily Played | $164.00 | $98 – $139 |
| Damaged | $102.50 | $62 – $87 |
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 | $500 | $300 – $425 |
| BGS 10 | $650 | $390 – $552 |
| CGC 10 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
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 | $246–$348 | $0 | $0 | $246–$348 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $410.00 | −$54.33 | −$0.00 | $355.67 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $389.50 | −$42.42 | −$0.00 | $347.08 | 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% | $500 | $391 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $410 | $313 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $410 | $313 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $410 | $313 |
"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 Optimus Prime, Hero [Foil] #27
The Optimus Prime, Hero [Foil] #27 from Magic Transformers is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $410.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $500. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.