| ebay.co.uk | n=20 | $18.79 | +30% |
| ebay.es | n=43 | $18.24 | +27% |
| ebay.fr | n=8 | $16.79 | +16% |
| ebay.it | n=16 | $14.44 | — |
| ebay.de | n=36 | $14.43 | — |
| ebay.com | n=159 | $14.42 | — |
How is this value calculated?
Recency-weighted trimmed median of 45 NM sales (RAW; outliers trimmed against the median, newer sales weigh more, dynamic half-life).
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eigene rohe NM-Verkäufe | 42 | 12 d | $20.52 | 342.86 |
| eigene PSA8-Verkäufe ÷ 1.8774 | 6 | 2 mo | $18.85 | 4.31 |
| eigene PSA7-Verkäufe ÷ 1.4729 | 3 | 4 mo | $24.47 | 4.09 |
| eigene LP-Verkäufe ÷ 0.8268 | 34 | 15 d | $17.29 | 2.66 |
| eigene PSA9-Verkäufe ÷ 5.1578 | 9 | 51 d | $13.07 | 1.13 |
| eigene PSA10-Verkäufe ÷ 34.7641 | 21 | 12 d | $17.70 | 0.18 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±19 %
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en roh NM × 1.4515 (Sprach-Faktor aus 33 Karten) | 42 | 12 d | $29.78 | 2.46 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±43 %
Gate not green — shown only here, never as the price.
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eigene rohe NM-Verkäufe | 2 | 0 d | $24.05 | 16.33 |
| en roh NM × 1.2403 (Sprach-Faktor aus 19 Karten) | 42 | 12 d | $25.45 | 2.37 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±12 %
Gate not green — shown only here, never as the price.
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en roh NM × 0.7412 (Sprach-Faktor aus 5 Karten) | 42 | 12 d | $15.21 | 3.55 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±14 %
Gate not green — shown only here, never as the price.
No PSA numbers for this print yet — in any language.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth grading M Sceptile EX Ancient Origins 8/98?
A PSA 10 currently sells for about $428.51, raw the card sits at $20.48 — 20.9× as much. Of 945 copies already graded, 25 % received a 10 and 33 % a 9. Mathematically, submitting returns $182.01 on average, before fees and shipping. Rule of thumb: submit when the value at a realistic grade is at least double the raw value — which is the case here. Centering decides it: an off-centre card will not get a 10. The grade distribution comes from the PSA Population Report; people pre-sort before submitting, so your own hit rate may differ.
Auction or Buy It Now — which gets more for M Sceptile EX Ancient Origins 8/98?
Across 67 auctions the median was $14.49, across 159 fixed-price sales $17.20. Fixed price therefore fetched about 19 % more — for this card patience with a set price is the better route.
What will I get for M Sceptile EX Ancient Origins 8/98 if I want to sell quickly?
Half of all sales fell between $11.28 and $19.25, with a median of $14.99. Selling fast lands you nearer the lower end; with patience, good photos and a complete title the upper end is achievable.
Below which price is an offer for M Sceptile EX Ancient Origins 8/98 unrealistic?
The cheapest genuine sales were around $6.85. Offers well below $4.11 are typically fakes, mislabelled cards or a different variant — ask for photos of all four borders and a close-up of the surface.
How does Last Sold determine the market value?
Last Sold uses only real sales — eBay plus auction houses like Goldin & Fanatics — recent sales count more (recency weighting), outliers and fakes are removed. It's not an estimate but actual sold prices, separated by condition, language and grading.