Palantir of Orthanc [Showcase] #698 from Magic Lord of the Rings is worth about $49.25 raw (Near Mint) as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$42 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $49.25 | $30 – $42 |
| Lightly Played | $39.40 | $24 – $33 |
| Moderately Played | $29.55 | $18 – $25 |
| Heavily Played | $19.70 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.31 | $7 – $10 |
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 9.5 | $87 | $52 – $74 |
| PSA 9 | $79 | $47 – $67 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $30–$42 | $0 | $0 | $30–$42 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $49.25 | −$6.53 | −$5.00 | $37.72 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $46.79 | −$5.10 | −$4.00 | $37.69 | 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.
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The Palantir of Orthanc [Showcase] #698 (Magic Lord of the Rings) currently trades at $49.25 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.