First Contact (U+) Edition Beta U+ Gundam card — value and price

First Contact (U+)

Edition Beta · U+
Gundam gnd:616666 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-06)
Fair market value
$539.52
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $359.19 – $711.82.
▼ 3% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-06) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$468.71
Never pay above $507.65
Optimal sell
$571.54
Never sell below $549.13
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $507.65 raw
Buy graded (PSA 10) →Find on eBay →TCGplayer →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: if it's graded, a slab guard protects the case (and the grade with it); if it's raw, use a sleeve inside a magnetic one-touch. Either way, keep it out of sunlight.
Slab guard (graded)Magnetic one-touch (raw)Penny sleeves

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $571.54 · never below $549.13. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — graded: slab in a slab guard, bubble-wrapped in a rigid mailer. Raw: sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer. Either way ship tracked, with signature confirmation.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is First Contact (U+) worth?

First Contact (U+) from Edition Beta has a fair market value of about $539.52 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell First Contact (U+)?

List around $571.54 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $481.84 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy First Contact (U+)?

A disciplined buy target is about $468.71 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $507.65.

Where can I buy First Contact (U+)?

First Contact (U+) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $539.52 and aim to pay under $507.65 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy First Contact (U+)?

First Contact (U+) is trending falling ~18% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $507.65; paying near or below $468.71 keeps a margin of safety versus the $539.52 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 First Contact (U+) worth the premium?

A PSA 10 First Contact (U+) is modelled around $1,132.99 versus $539.52 raw — roughly a 110% premium for a current (2020+) card. At this value most copies trade slabbed, because certification removes both authenticity and condition risk. Buy graded if you want certainty or plan to resell; buy raw only from clear photos and a trusted seller, and expect to pay near $507.65 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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