Aether Foundation Employee #SV81 (Pokemon Hidden Fates)
Aether Foundation Employee #SV81 from Pokemon Hidden Fates is worth about $10.95 raw (Near Mint) and $49 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $7–$9 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $10.95 | $7 – $9 |
| Lightly Played | $8.76 | $5 – $7 |
| Moderately Played | $6.57 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $4.38 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.74 | $2 – $2 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $49 | $29 – $42 |
| PSA 9.5 | $28 | $17 – $24 |
| PSA 9 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 8 | $22 | $13 – $19 |
| BGS 10 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| CGC 10 | $13 | $8 – $11 |
| SGC 10 | $29 | $17 – $25 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $7–$9 | $0 | $0 | $7–$9 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $10.95 | −$1.45 | −$5.00 | $4.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $10.40 | −$1.13 | −$4.00 | $5.27 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $49 | $-6 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $25 | $-26 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $22 | $-29 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $11 | $-39 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Aether Foundation Employee #SV81 (Pokemon Hidden Fates) currently trades at $10.95 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.