Sylveon VMAX #171 from Pokemon Chinese CS4aC is worth about $236.12 raw (Near Mint) and $365 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $142–$201 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $236.12 | $142 – $201 |
| Lightly Played | $188.90 | $113 – $161 |
| Moderately Played | $141.67 | $85 – $120 |
| Heavily Played | $94.45 | $57 – $80 |
| Damaged | $59.03 | $35 – $50 |
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 | $365 | $219 – $310 |
| PSA 9.5 | $242 | $145 – $206 |
| PSA 9 | $220 | $132 – $187 |
| BGS 10 | $474 | $284 – $403 |
| CGC 10 | $183 | $110 – $156 |
| SGC 10 | $219 | $131 – $186 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $142–$201 | $0 | $0 | $142–$201 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $236.12 | −$31.29 | −$0.00 | $204.83 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $224.31 | −$24.43 | −$0.00 | $199.88 | 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% | $365 | $274 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $220 | $148 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $236 | $162 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $236 | $162 |
"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 Sylveon VMAX #171 from Pokemon Chinese CS4aC is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $236.12. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $365. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.