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Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 (YuGiOh Alliance Insight)
Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 from YuGiOh Alliance Insight is worth about $24.14 raw (Near Mint) and $168 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$21 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $24.14 | $14 – $21 |
| Lightly Played | $19.31 | $12 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $14.48 | $9 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.66 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $6.04 | $4 – $5 |
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 | $168 | $101 – $143 |
| PSA 9.5 | $123 | $74 – $105 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | $67 – $95 |
| PSA 8 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| PSA 7 | $33 | $20 – $28 |
| BGS 10 | $219 | $131 – $186 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | $61 – $86 |
| SGC 10 | $101 | $61 – $86 |
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 | $14–$21 | $0 | $0 | $14–$21 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $24.14 | −$3.20 | −$5.00 | $15.94 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $22.93 | −$2.50 | −$4.00 | $16.43 | 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% | $168 | $103 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $112 | $54 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $55 | $0 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $24 | $-27 |
"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 Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 (YuGiOh Alliance Insight) currently trades at $24.14 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.