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

Observatory (Foil)

Beta · Elite
Sorcery sor:523472 TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09)
Fair market value
$27.74
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $23.09 – $32.41.
▼ 5% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer (daily snapshot, 2026-09-09) · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$25.40
Never pay above $26.69
Optimal sell
$29.28
Never sell below $28.20
Buy this card · aim to pay under $26.69
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $29.28 · never below $28.20. 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
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 Beta has a fair market value of about $27.74 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

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

List around $29.28 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $20.07 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Observatory (Foil)?

A disciplined buy target is about $25.40 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $26.69.

Where can I buy Observatory (Foil)?

Observatory (Foil) is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $27.74 and aim to pay under $26.69 — 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 $26.69; paying near or below $25.40 keeps a margin of safety versus the $27.74 fair value.

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