Blastoise & Piplup GX #3 from Pokemon Chinese CSM2aC is worth about $16.97 raw (Near Mint) and $97 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $16.97 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $13.58 | $8 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.18 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $6.79 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.24 | $3 – $4 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $97 | $58 – $82 |
| PSA 9.5 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
| PSA 9 | $41 | $24 – $35 |
| PSA 7 | $26 | $16 – $22 |
| BGS 10 | $126 | $76 – $107 |
| CGC 10 | $26 | $15 – $22 |
| SGC 10 | $58 | $35 – $49 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $16.97 | −$2.25 | −$5.00 | $9.72 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $16.12 | −$1.76 | −$4.00 | $10.36 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $97 | $36 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $41 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $17 | $-33 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $17 | $-33 |
"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 Blastoise & Piplup GX #3 (Pokemon Chinese CSM2aC) currently trades at $16.97 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.