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Pidgey [Series 1] #16 (Pokemon Japanese Vending)
Pidgey [Series 1] #16 from Pokemon Japanese Vending is worth about $19.99 raw (Near Mint) and $408 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $12–$17 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $19.99 | $12 – $17 |
| Lightly Played | $15.99 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $11.99 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $8.00 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.00 | $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 | $408 | $245 – $346 |
| PSA 9.5 | $96 | $58 – $82 |
| PSA 9 | $87 | $52 – $74 |
| PSA 8 | $71 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $530 | $318 – $450 |
| CGC 10 | $85 | $51 – $72 |
| SGC 10 | $245 | $147 – $208 |
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 | $12–$17 | $0 | $0 | $12–$17 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $19.99 | −$2.65 | −$5.00 | $12.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $18.99 | −$2.07 | −$4.00 | $12.92 | 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% | $408 | $311 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $87 | $27 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $71 | $14 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $20 | $-31 |
"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 Pidgey [Series 1] #16 (Pokemon Japanese Vending) currently trades at $19.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.