Sting, Bilbo's Sword The Hobbit Rare Magic card — value and price

Sting, Bilbo's Sword

The Hobbit · Rare
Magic mtg:30420a65-65f2-4331-9a5d-b1771da936b0 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$49.99
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $43.84 – $56.24.
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$46.34
Never pay above $48.35
Optimal sell
$52.74
Never sell below $50.81
Buy this card · aim to pay under $48.35
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $52.74 · never below $50.81. 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 Sting, Bilbo's Sword worth?

Sting, Bilbo's Sword from The Hobbit has a fair market value of about $49.99 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Sting, Bilbo's Sword?

List around $52.74 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $40.48 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Sting, Bilbo's Sword?

A disciplined buy target is about $46.34 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $48.35.

Where can I buy Sting, Bilbo's Sword?

Sting, Bilbo's Sword is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $49.99 and aim to pay under $48.35 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Sting, Bilbo's Sword?

Sting, Bilbo's Sword is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $48.35; paying near or below $46.34 keeps a margin of safety versus the $49.99 fair value.

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