Saruman of Many Colors [Serialized] #743 from Magic Lord of the Rings is worth about $944.69 raw (Near Mint) and $2,150 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $567–$803 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $944.69 | $567 – $803 |
| Lightly Played | $755.75 | $453 – $642 |
| Moderately Played | $566.81 | $340 – $482 |
| Heavily Played | $377.88 | $227 – $321 |
| Damaged | $236.17 | $142 – $201 |
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 | $2,150 | $1,290 – $1,828 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,107 | $1,264 – $1,791 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| BGS 10 | $2,795 | $1,677 – $2,376 |
| CGC 10 | $1,290 | $774 – $1,096 |
| SGC 10 | $1,290 | $774 – $1,096 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $567–$803 | $0 | $0 | $567–$803 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $944.69 | −$125.17 | −$0.00 | $819.52 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $897.46 | −$97.73 | −$0.00 | $799.73 | 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% | $2,150 | $1,822 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $160 | $96 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $945 | $777 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $945 | $777 |
"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 Saruman of Many Colors [Serialized] #743 from Magic Lord of the Rings is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $944.69. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,150. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.