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Thought Wave Machine [1st Edition] #96 (Pokemon Neo Destiny)
Thought Wave Machine [1st Edition] #96 from Pokemon Neo Destiny is worth about $22.29 raw (Near Mint) and $175 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$19 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $22.29 | $13 – $19 |
| Lightly Played | $17.83 | $11 – $15 |
| Moderately Played | $13.37 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.92 | $5 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.57 | $3 – $5 |
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 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| PSA 9.5 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 9 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $228 | $137 – $194 |
| CGC 10 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | $63 – $89 |
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–$19 | $0 | $0 | $13–$19 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $22.29 | −$2.95 | −$5.00 | $14.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $21.18 | −$2.31 | −$4.00 | $14.87 | 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% | $175 | $109 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $40 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $22 | $-29 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $22 | $-29 |
"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 Thought Wave Machine [1st Edition] #96 (Pokemon Neo Destiny) currently trades at $22.29 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.