Whir of Invention Special Guests Magic card — value and price

Whir of Invention

Special Guests
Magic mtg:16086247-1878-4e21-b2ba-da4aac84c02b recent market
Fair market value low confidence
$55.29
Rough estimate from 1 market price guide. Likely $43.67 – $68.64.
▲ 8% · 32d
Sources: recent market · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$50.92
Never pay above $53.32
Optimal sell
$58.77
Never sell below $56.33
Buy this card · aim to pay under $53.32
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When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $58.77 · never below $56.33. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Whir of Invention worth?

Whir of Invention from Special Guests has a fair market value of about $55.29 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Whir of Invention?

List around $58.77 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $45.73 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Whir of Invention?

A disciplined buy target is about $50.92 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $53.32.

Where can I buy Whir of Invention?

Whir of Invention is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $55.29 and aim to pay under $53.32 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Whir of Invention?

Whir of Invention is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $53.32; paying near or below $50.92 keeps a margin of safety versus the $55.29 fair value.

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