Tropical Island #279 from Magic 30th Anniversary is worth about $144.14 raw (Near Mint) and $354 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $86–$123 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $144.14 | $86 – $123 |
| Lightly Played | $115.31 | $69 – $98 |
| Moderately Played | $86.48 | $52 – $74 |
| Heavily Played | $57.66 | $35 – $49 |
| Damaged | $36.03 | $22 – $31 |
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 | $354 | $213 – $301 |
| PSA 9.5 | $285 | $171 – $242 |
| BGS 10 | $461 | $277 – $392 |
| CGC 10 | $213 | $128 – $181 |
| SGC 10 | $213 | $128 – $181 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $86–$123 | $0 | $0 | $86–$123 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $144.14 | −$19.10 | −$0.00 | $125.04 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $136.93 | −$14.91 | −$0.00 | $122.02 | 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% | $354 | $265 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $144 | $82 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $144 | $82 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $144 | $82 |
"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 Tropical Island #279 from Magic 30th Anniversary is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $144.14. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $354. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.