Palantír of Orthanc The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Mythic Magic card — value and price

Palantír of Orthanc

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Mythic
Magic mtg:b9b95f71-ca89-4173-89bf-99abccd259de TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$3,075.26
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2,752.17 – $3,418.95.
→ 0% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$2,884.10
Never pay above $2,989.24
Optimal sell
$3,256.58
Never sell below $3,129.66
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $2,989.24 raw
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $3,256.58 · never below $3,129.66. 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 Palantír of Orthanc worth?

Palantír of Orthanc from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth has a fair market value of about $3,075.26 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Palantír of Orthanc?

List around $3,256.58 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $2,817.82 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Palantír of Orthanc?

A disciplined buy target is about $2,884.10 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $2,989.24.

Where can I buy Palantír of Orthanc?

Palantír of Orthanc is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $3,075.26 and aim to pay under $2,989.24 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Palantír of Orthanc?

Palantír of Orthanc is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $2,989.24; paying near or below $2,884.10 keeps a margin of safety versus the $3,075.26 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Palantír of Orthanc worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Palantír of Orthanc is modelled around $6,458.05 versus $3,075.26 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 $2,989.24 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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