Observatory (Foil) Alpha Elite Sorcery card — value and price

Observatory (Foil)

Alpha · Elite
Sorcery sor:522167 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26)
Fair market value
$104.71
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $90.70 – $119.26.
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Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-07-26) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$96.98
Never pay above $101.23
Optimal sell
$110.47
Never sell below $106.44
Buy this card · aim to pay under $101.23
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $110.47 · never below $106.44. 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.
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Common questions
How much is Observatory (Foil) worth?

Observatory (Foil) from Alpha has a fair market value of about $104.71 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Observatory (Foil)?

List around $110.47 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $90.71 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Observatory (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $96.98 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $101.23.

Where can I buy Observatory (Foil)?

Observatory (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $104.71 and aim to pay under $101.23 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Observatory (Foil)?

Observatory (Foil) is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $101.23; paying near or below $96.98 keeps a margin of safety versus the $104.71 fair value.

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