
Veteran Bodyguard from Magic Alpha is worth about $329.28 raw (Near Mint) as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $198–$280 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $329.28 | $198 – $280 |
| Lightly Played | $263.42 | $158 – $224 |
| Moderately Played | $197.57 | $119 – $168 |
| Heavily Played | $131.71 | $79 – $112 |
| Damaged | $82.32 | $49 – $70 |
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 9.5 | $1,014 | $608 – $862 |
| PSA 9 | $922 | $553 – $783 |
| PSA 8 | $591 | $355 – $503 |
| PSA 7 | $286 | $172 – $243 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $198–$280 | $0 | $0 | $198–$280 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $329.28 | −$43.63 | −$0.00 | $285.65 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $312.82 | −$34.07 | −$0.00 | $278.75 | 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.
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The Veteran Bodyguard from Magic Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $329.28. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.