Birds of Paradise Foreign Black Border Rare Magic card — value and price

Birds of Paradise

Foreign Black Border · Rare
Magic mtg:8a3ea83c-2978-4a2a-a109-915b9a738a13 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$161.65
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $106.71 – $224.76.
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Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$147.68
Never pay above $155.37
Optimal sell
$174.32
Never sell below $165.45
Buy this card · aim to pay under $155.37
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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 $174.32 · never below $165.45. 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 Birds of Paradise worth?

Birds of Paradise from Foreign Black Border has a fair market value of about $161.65 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Birds of Paradise?

List around $174.32 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $146.26 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Birds of Paradise?

A disciplined buy target is about $147.68 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $155.37.

Where can I buy Birds of Paradise?

Birds of Paradise is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $161.65 and aim to pay under $155.37 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Birds of Paradise?

Birds of Paradise is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $155.37; paying near or below $147.68 keeps a margin of safety versus the $161.65 fair value.

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