Head of the Hunt The Hobbit Rare Magic card — value and price

Head of the Hunt

The Hobbit · Rare
Magic mtg:77d2a543-d94f-4814-a60f-72c224e5768a TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$70.66
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $61.97 – $79.49.
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$65.50
Never pay above $68.34
Optimal sell
$74.55
Never sell below $71.83
Buy this card · aim to pay under $68.34
Find on eBay →TCGplayer →Buy on Amazon →Graded (PSA 10) →
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 $74.55 · never below $71.83. 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 Head of the Hunt worth?

Head of the Hunt from The Hobbit has a fair market value of about $70.66 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Head of the Hunt?

List around $74.55 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $59.46 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Head of the Hunt?

A disciplined buy target is about $65.50 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $68.34.

Where can I buy Head of the Hunt?

Head of the Hunt is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $70.66 and aim to pay under $68.34 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Head of the Hunt?

Head of the Hunt is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $68.34; paying near or below $65.50 keeps a margin of safety versus the $70.66 fair value.

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