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Palantir of Orthanc [Borderless Poster Foil] #749 (Magic Lord of the Rings)
Palantir of Orthanc [Borderless Poster Foil] #749 from Magic Lord of the Rings is worth about $130.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,500 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $78–$110 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $130.00 | $78 – $110 |
| Lightly Played | $104.00 | $62 – $88 |
| Moderately Played | $78.00 | $47 – $66 |
| Heavily Played | $52.00 | $31 – $44 |
| Damaged | $32.50 | $20 – $28 |
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 | $1,500 | $900 – $1,275 |
| PSA 9.5 | $265 | $159 – $225 |
| PSA 9 | $241 | $145 – $205 |
| PSA 8 | $219 | $131 – $186 |
| BGS 10 | $1,950 | $1,170 – $1,658 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| SGC 10 | $900 | $540 – $765 |
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 | $78–$110 | $0 | $0 | $78–$110 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $130.00 | −$17.23 | −$0.00 | $112.77 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $123.50 | −$13.45 | −$0.00 | $110.05 | 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% | $1,500 | $1,258 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $241 | $166 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $219 | $147 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $130 | $70 |
"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 Palantir of Orthanc [Borderless Poster Foil] #749
The Palantir of Orthanc [Borderless Poster Foil] #749 from Magic Lord of the Rings is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $130.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,500. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.