Empoleon V #73 from Pokemon Chinese CS3.5C is worth about $29.12 raw (Near Mint) and $88 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$25 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $29.12 | $17 – $25 |
| Lightly Played | $23.30 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $17.47 | $10 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.65 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.28 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $88 | $53 – $74 |
| PSA 9.5 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| PSA 9 | $36 | $22 – $31 |
| PSA 8 | $33 | $20 – $28 |
| BGS 10 | $114 | $68 – $97 |
| CGC 10 | $53 | $32 – $45 |
| SGC 10 | $53 | $32 – $45 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $17–$25 | $0 | $0 | $17–$25 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $29.12 | −$3.86 | −$5.00 | $20.26 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $27.66 | −$3.01 | −$4.00 | $20.65 | 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% | $88 | $28 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $36 | $-17 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $33 | $-19 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $29 | $-23 |
"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 Empoleon V #73 (Pokemon Chinese CS3.5C) currently trades at $29.12 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.