The First Doctor Doctor Who Rare Magic card — value and price

The First Doctor

Doctor Who · Rare
Magic mtg:6a040be4-4ffb-49f6-82fe-24140aa6be19 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$296.22
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $162.92 – $457.42.
▲ 5% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$267.39
Never pay above $283.25
Optimal sell
$325.18
Never sell below $304.91
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $283.25 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.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $325.18 · never below $304.91. 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 The First Doctor worth?

The First Doctor from Doctor Who has a fair market value of about $296.22 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell The First Doctor?

List around $325.18 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $267.51 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy The First Doctor?

A disciplined buy target is about $267.39 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $283.25.

Where can I buy The First Doctor?

The First Doctor is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $296.22 and aim to pay under $283.25 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy The First Doctor?

The First Doctor is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $283.25; paying near or below $267.39 keeps a margin of safety versus the $296.22 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 The First Doctor worth the premium?

A PSA 10 The First Doctor is modelled around $622.06 versus $296.22 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 $283.25 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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