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Chansey [1st Edition] #3 (Pokemon Base Set)
Chansey [1st Edition] #3 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $399.75 raw (Near Mint) and $102,500 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $240–$340 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $399.75 | $240 – $340 |
| Lightly Played | $319.80 | $192 – $272 |
| Moderately Played | $239.85 | $144 – $204 |
| Heavily Played | $159.90 | $96 – $136 |
| Damaged | $99.94 | $60 – $85 |
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 | $102,500 | $61,500 – $87,125 |
| PSA 9.5 | $4,216 | $2,529 – $3,583 |
| PSA 9 | $3,690 | $2,214 – $3,137 |
| PSA 8 | $1,400 | $840 – $1,190 |
| PSA 7 | $810 | $486 – $688 |
| BGS 10 | $133,250 | $79,950 – $113,262 |
| CGC 10 | $5,828 | $3,496 – $4,953 |
| SGC 10 | $61,500 | $36,900 – $52,275 |
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 | $240–$340 | $0 | $0 | $240–$340 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $399.75 | −$52.97 | −$0.00 | $346.78 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $379.76 | −$41.36 | −$0.00 | $338.40 | 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.
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% | $102,500 | $88,876 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $3,690 | $3,158 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $1,400 | $1,172 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $400 | $304 |
"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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About Chansey [1st Edition] #3
The Chansey [1st Edition] #3 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $399.75. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $102,500. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.