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The Watcher in the Water [Borderless Poster Foil] #734 (Magic Lord of the Rings)
The Watcher in the Water [Borderless Poster Foil] #734 from Magic Lord of the Rings is worth about $79.00 raw (Near Mint) and $100 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $47–$67 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $79.00 | $47 – $67 |
| Lightly Played | $63.20 | $38 – $54 |
| Moderately Played | $47.40 | $28 – $40 |
| Heavily Played | $31.60 | $19 – $27 |
| Damaged | $19.75 | $12 – $17 |
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 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| PSA 9.5 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 9 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| CGC 10 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| SGC 10 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
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 | $47–$67 | $0 | $0 | $47–$67 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $79.00 | −$10.47 | −$5.00 | $63.53 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $75.05 | −$8.17 | −$4.00 | $62.88 | 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% | $100 | $39 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $40 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $79 | $21 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $79 | $21 |
"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 Watcher in the Water [Borderless Poster Foil] #734
The The Watcher in the Water [Borderless Poster Foil] #734 from Magic Lord of the Rings is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $79.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $100. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.