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Machop [1st Edition] #52 (Pokemon Base Set)
Machop [1st Edition] #52 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $20.91 raw (Near Mint) and $555 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$18 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $20.91 | $13 – $18 |
| Lightly Played | $16.73 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.55 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.36 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.23 | $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.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $555 | $333 – $472 |
| PSA 9.5 | $98 | $59 – $83 |
| PSA 9 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| PSA 8 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| PSA 7 | $43 | $26 – $37 |
| BGS 10 | $722 | $433 – $614 |
| CGC 10 | $194 | $116 – $165 |
| SGC 10 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
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 | $13–$18 | $0 | $0 | $13–$18 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $20.91 | −$2.77 | −$5.00 | $13.14 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $19.86 | −$2.16 | −$4.00 | $13.70 | 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% | $555 | $438 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $90 | $30 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $75 | $17 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $21 | $-30 |
"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 Machop [1st Edition] #52 (Pokemon Base Set) currently trades at $20.91 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.