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The Aetherspark [First Place Foil] #496 (Magic Aetherdrift)
The Aetherspark [First Place Foil] #496 from Magic Aetherdrift is worth about $83.48 raw (Near Mint) and $140 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $50–$71 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $83.48 | $50 – $71 |
| Lightly Played | $66.78 | $40 – $57 |
| Moderately Played | $50.09 | $30 – $43 |
| Heavily Played | $33.39 | $20 – $28 |
| Damaged | $20.87 | $13 – $18 |
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 | $140 | $84 – $119 |
| BGS 10 | $182 | $109 – $155 |
| CGC 10 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
| SGC 10 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
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 | $50–$71 | $0 | $0 | $50–$71 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $83.48 | −$11.06 | −$5.00 | $67.42 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $79.31 | −$8.64 | −$4.00 | $66.67 | 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% | $140 | $78 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $83 | $24 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $83 | $24 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $83 | $24 |
"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 The Aetherspark [First Place Foil] #496
The The Aetherspark [First Place Foil] #496 from Magic Aetherdrift is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $83.48. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $140. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.