Mew VMAX #280 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax)
Mew VMAX #280 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is worth about $45.00 raw (Near Mint) and $227 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $27–$38 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $45.00 | $27 – $38 |
| Lightly Played | $36.00 | $22 – $31 |
| Moderately Played | $27.00 | $16 – $23 |
| Heavily Played | $18.00 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.25 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $227 | $136 – $193 |
| PSA 9.5 | $79 | $47 – $67 |
| PSA 9 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 8 | $29 | $17 – $25 |
| PSA 7 | $23 | $14 – $20 |
| BGS 10 | $295 | $177 – $251 |
| CGC 10 | $97 | $58 – $82 |
| SGC 10 | $136 | $82 – $116 |
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 | $27–$38 | $0 | $0 | $27–$38 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $45.00 | −$5.96 | −$5.00 | $34.04 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $42.75 | −$4.66 | −$4.00 | $34.09 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $227 | $154 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $72 | $14 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $29 | $-23 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $45 | $-9 |
"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 Mew VMAX #280 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax) currently trades at $45.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.