What is a Beat Up Power Card Worth?

[Anonymous]

Hi,
What do you guys think really beat up, worn power cards are worth?  Has anyone recently made a purchase or a sale?  I am talking about Moxes and Black Lotuses that are Really trashed... any advice is appreciated!

[j_orlove]

Well, it depends on the specific card (sapphire > emerald, for example), the set (BB > WB) and the condition (worn > water damage).

In general, though, I think anywhere from $70 to $130 could be reasonable for a beat mox (with a seriously beat UL emerald placing nearer the $70 mark, and a beat Beta Sapphire placing closer to $130). Lotus could easily still be worth $150-$300. Sorry to be so vague, but without scans, it's really hard to give accurate numbers.  

[Anonymous]

I was vague with my post as I wanted to start a post of value for anyone buying cheaper power cards.

But personally, I am looking at a purchase of an Unlimited  Lotus that has fading (whiteness) on the back as well as the front.  You can still read the print on the card, but it is pretty faded in spots.  It also has a very small crease on a corner... just a little one, maybe it was dropped on the edge or something.  In it's favor, the card does not have any of that black junk around the edges that many cards get.  If you have any numbers I should keep in mind in regards to a card like this, lease let me know.

Thanks a lot!