Gleaming Splendor The Hobbit Mythic Magic card — value and price

Gleaming Splendor

The Hobbit · Mythic
Magic mtg:42a1986c-9585-4544-b5a7-bee4be5c4506 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$174.99
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $153.47 – $196.86.
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$162.22
Never pay above $169.24
Optimal sell
$184.61
Never sell below $177.88
Buy this card · aim to pay under $169.24
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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 $184.61 · never below $177.88. 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 Gleaming Splendor worth?

Gleaming Splendor from The Hobbit has a fair market value of about $174.99 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Gleaming Splendor?

List around $184.61 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $155.21 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Gleaming Splendor?

A disciplined buy target is about $162.22 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $169.24.

Where can I buy Gleaming Splendor?

Gleaming Splendor is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $174.99 and aim to pay under $169.24 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Gleaming Splendor?

Gleaming Splendor is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $169.24; paying near or below $162.22 keeps a margin of safety versus the $174.99 fair value.

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