Carmine #255 from Pokemon Chinese CSV8C is worth about $195.38 raw (Near Mint) and $1,173 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $117–$166 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $195.38 | $117 – $166 |
| Lightly Played | $156.30 | $94 – $133 |
| Moderately Played | $117.23 | $70 – $100 |
| Heavily Played | $78.15 | $47 – $66 |
| Damaged | $48.84 | $29 – $42 |
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 | $1,173 | $704 – $997 |
| PSA 9.5 | $282 | $169 – $240 |
| PSA 9 | $256 | $154 – $218 |
| PSA 8 | $222 | $133 – $188 |
| BGS 10 | $1,525 | $915 – $1,296 |
| CGC 10 | $167 | $100 – $142 |
| SGC 10 | $704 | $422 – $598 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $117–$166 | $0 | $0 | $117–$166 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $195.38 | −$25.89 | −$0.00 | $169.49 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $185.61 | −$20.21 | −$0.00 | $165.40 | 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% | $1,173 | $975 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $256 | $179 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $222 | $149 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $195 | $126 |
"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 Carmine #255 from Pokemon Chinese CSV8C is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $195.38. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,173. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.