Dark Magician of Chaos GLD1-EN016 (YuGiOh Gold Series)
Dark Magician of Chaos GLD1-EN016 from YuGiOh Gold Series is worth about $26.50 raw (Near Mint) and $773 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $16–$23 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $26.50 | $16 – $23 |
| Lightly Played | $21.20 | $13 – $18 |
| Moderately Played | $15.90 | $10 – $14 |
| Heavily Played | $10.60 | $6 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.62 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $773 | $464 – $657 |
| PSA 9.5 | $132 | $79 – $112 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| PSA 8 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 7 | $39 | $24 – $33 |
| BGS 10 | $1,005 | $603 – $854 |
| CGC 10 | $464 | $278 – $394 |
| SGC 10 | $464 | $278 – $394 |
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 | $16–$23 | $0 | $0 | $16–$23 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $26.50 | −$3.51 | −$5.00 | $17.99 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $25.17 | −$2.74 | −$4.00 | $18.43 | 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% | $773 | $627 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $120 | $61 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $64 | $8 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $26 | $-25 |
"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 Dark Magician of Chaos GLD1-EN016 (YuGiOh Gold Series) currently trades at $26.50 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.