The Watcher in the Water [Serialized] #734 from Magic Lord of the Rings is worth about $95.69 raw (Near Mint) and $360 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $57–$81 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $95.69 | $57 – $81 |
| Lightly Played | $76.55 | $46 – $65 |
| Moderately Played | $57.41 | $34 – $49 |
| Heavily Played | $38.28 | $23 – $33 |
| Damaged | $23.92 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $360 | $216 – $306 |
| PSA 9.5 | $353 | $212 – $300 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| BGS 10 | $9,946 | $5,968 – $8,454 |
| CGC 10 | $216 | $130 – $184 |
| SGC 10 | $216 | $130 – $184 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $57–$81 | $0 | $0 | $57–$81 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $95.69 | −$12.68 | −$5.00 | $78.01 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $90.91 | −$9.90 | −$4.00 | $77.01 | 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% | $360 | $270 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $130 | $70 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $96 | $35 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $96 | $35 |
"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 The Watcher in the Water [Serialized] #734 from Magic Lord of the Rings is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $95.69. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $360. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.