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Neo the Magic Swordsman [1st Edition] SDY-035 (YuGiOh Starter Deck: Yugi)
Neo the Magic Swordsman [1st Edition] SDY-035 from YuGiOh Starter Deck: Yugi is worth about $10.11 raw (Near Mint) and $206 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $6–$9 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $10.11 | $6 – $9 |
| Lightly Played | $8.09 | $5 – $7 |
| Moderately Played | $6.07 | $4 – $5 |
| Heavily Played | $4.04 | $2 – $3 |
| Damaged | $2.53 | $2 – $2 |
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 | $206 | $123 – $175 |
| PSA 9.5 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| PSA 9 | $14 | $9 – $12 |
| BGS 10 | $267 | $160 – $227 |
| CGC 10 | $123 | $74 – $105 |
| SGC 10 | $123 | $74 – $105 |
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 | $6–$9 | $0 | $0 | $6–$9 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $10.11 | −$1.34 | −$5.00 | $3.77 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $9.60 | −$1.05 | −$4.00 | $4.55 | 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% | $206 | $135 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $14 | $-35 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $10 | $-39 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $10 | $-39 |
"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 Neo the Magic Swordsman [1st Edition] SDY-035 (YuGiOh Starter Deck: Yugi) currently trades at $10.11 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.